In February 2025, the DPF Steering Committee convened in Little Rock for a strategy session to advance their work in the Mississippi-Arkansas Delta. During the session, members discussed new goals for expanding membership and increasing impact across the region in the coming years.

Rural LISC hosted their signature multi-day event for partners and stakeholders. Seminar provided nationally recognized economic development leaders, rural program partners, and community stakeholders the opportunity to gather and share challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends in the field through training and networking. This year, DPF sponsored a Delta Partner & Funder Breakfast.

The Delta Philanthropy Forum Fall 2024 Convening served to unite leaders in the Delta region to spark positive change.

This initiative served as a unique opportunity to connect with funders, financial institutions, and fellow grant seekers in a collaborative and engaging environment.

The Delta Philanthropy Forum (DPF) advanced its three-year plan by implementing measurable projects across key focus areas, including economic mobility, digital access, and education. By pooling investments and strengthening relationships with federal funders, DPF expanded beyond Arkansas and Mississippi, increased membership, and built an endowment of $2-3 million.