MORA Seeks Database and Business Intelligence Administrator



April 2, 2024

Job Title: Database and Business Intelligence Administrator 

Company/Regional Office: Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency 

Reporting Relationship: Director of Communication Systems 

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with periodic on-call and weekend responsibilities 

Exemption Status: Exempt 

Emergency Status: Essential 

Supervisory/Non-Supervisory Position: Non-Supervisory 

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MORA Seeks Donation Liaison

Job Title: Donation Liaison – Central (DL)

Company/Regional Office: Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency

Reporting Relationship: Director of Hospital Development & Director of Family Care (dotted line)

Work Schedule: Combination of rotating “on-call” shift responsibility and business hours

Exemption Status: Exempt…

MORA Announces 2023-2024 Scholarship Winners

March 1, 2024

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 scholarship winners.

MORA annually presents these scholarships to graduating Mississippi seniors to continue their education after high school. These include three memorial scholarships from donated funds raised by donor …

Mississippi’s Organ and Tissue Registry Reaches 1.2 Million Registered Donors

February 22, 2024

The number of Mississippians who have registered to be organ and tissue donors has reached a milestone – 1.2 million donor registrations!

“Every day, our dedication is to save lives through the generous act of donation, and our collaborations …

MORA Seeks Family Care Specialist

February 21, 2024

Job Title: Family Care Specialist (FCS)

Company/Regional Office: Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency; Central Region

Reporting Relationship: Director of Family Services

Work Schedule: On-call schedule; business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as applicable

Exemption Status: Exempt

Emergency Status: Essential

Position: Non-Supervisory

Family Care Specialist: Summary of …

MORA Seeks PRN Donation Communication Specialist

January 31, 2024

Job Title: Donation Communication Specialist I                                  

Company: Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency, Flowood, MS          

Reporting Relationship:  Manager of Donation Communication Services

Work Schedule: 8- to 12-hour shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Emergency Status: Essential…

MORA Launches YES, YOU SHOULD Campaign

October 5, 2023

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is launching a new campaign aimed at having more Mississippians add their names to the organ donor registry. MORA enlisted the help of local stand-outs in the community—from a State Senator to a Hip-Hop artist …

MORA Receives $25, 000 from Allie Cat Run and Festival in Meridian

September 14, 2023

Organizers of the Sixth Annual Allie Cat Run and Festival presented Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) with a $25,000 check to help promote the need for organ, eye, and tissue donation in Mississippi on September 7, 2023 in Meridian. The …

Racing for Donation will be held on Saturday, April 22nd

March 29, 2023

Join us for the 11th annual Racing for Donation on Saturday, April 22nd at The District at Eastover in Jackson! Walk or run our 5k or 8k to support organ, eye, and tissue donation. Registration starts at 7:00 am and …

MORA Announces 2022-2023 Scholarship Winners

February 20, 2023

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is excited to present three memorial scholarships from donated funds raised by donor families in memory of their loved one who gave the Gift of Life: the Allie Carruth Memorial Scholarship ($5,000), the Walker Wilbanks …

5th Annual HERO Ride Takes Place March 4th

February 15, 2023

Make plans to join us in Pass Christian, MS as we raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation at our 5th Annual HERO Ride along the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast on Saturday, March 4, 2023. You can choose from …

MORA Seeks Family Care Specialist

January 27, 2023

Job Title: Family Care Specialist (FCS)

Company/Regional Office: Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency/Central MS Region

Reporting Relationship: Director of Family Services

Work Schedule: On-call schedule; business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as applicable

Exemption Status: Exempt

Emergency Status: Essential

Position: Non-Supervisory

Family Care Specialist: …

Spring Donation Awareness Events

January 23, 2023

Stop by and say hello to our MORA staff at any of these Spring events!…

MORA Seeks Family Care Specialist

December 21, 2022

Job Title: Family Care Specialist (FCS)

Company/Regional Office: Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency/Central and Southern Regions

Reporting Relationship: Director of Family Services

Work Schedule: On-call schedule; business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as applicable

Exemption Status: Exempt

Emergency Status: Essential

Position: Non-Supervisory

Family Care Specialist: …

MORA Scholarship Application is Now Open

September 8, 2022

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency will present seven scholarships totaling $11,265 to graduating seniors in 2023.

The agency is offering three memorial scholarships from donated funds raised by donor families in memory of their loved one who gave the Gift of …

The Gift of 30 Years

July 14, 2022

One day before he turned seven months old, Jonathan Laird was given 24 hours to live. His parents, James and Alma, were at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha praying for a miracle for their baby boy, who was dealing …

Sportsmen, Sportswomen Can Now Register to Donate Via Hunting, Fishing License

July 1, 2022

As of Friday, July 1, 2022, Mississippians now have a new way to register their wishes to be organ, eye and tissue donors. Donate Life Mississippi (DLMS) and Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks (MSDWFP) joined forces to get …

Governor Signs Organ Donor Law Via Hunting, Fishing License

June 24, 2022

We are excited to share that Mississippians now have a new way to register their wishes to be organ, eye, and tissue donors. Donate Life Mississippi (DLMS) and Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks (MSDWFP) joined forces to get …

MORA Recognizes Hospital and Community Partners with Annual Spero Awards

August 17, 2021

The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency’s (MORA) Spero Awards recognize community and hospital partners that make organ, eye, and tissue donation a reality for those in need of life-saving and healing transplants. The word Spero is Latin for “hope,” chosen to …

MORA Applauds AOPO’s 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign that Focuses on Improving System and Saving More Lives

May 11, 2021

JACKSON, MS—the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) applauds and supports the newly announced Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) groundbreaking effort to reach 50,000 organ transplants annually by 2026. The goal represents a 50% increase over current annual figures …

MORA Announces 2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients

March 11, 2021

MORA is pleased to recognize its 2020-2021 scholarship recipients.

MORA has awarded seven scholarships totaling $11,265 to graduating seniors in 2021 including: the Allie Carruth Memorial Scholarship ($5,000), the Walker Wilbanks Memorial Scholarship ($2,265), and the Matthew Gaskin Memorial Scholarship …

MORA Saves Record Number of Lives in 2020

February 16, 2021

MORA is pleased to announce that 2020 was a record-breaking year for saving and healing lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Despite the challenges presented by the spread of COVID-19, MORA’s team worked hard to adapt and continue to …

2020 Gift of Life Donor Trees

November 9, 2020

As the holiday season approaches, MORA would like to honor and remember our donor families and their loved ones who have given the Gift of Life through organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Our tradition of recognizing our donor heroes during …

MORA Scholarship Application Period Now Open

September 24, 2020

MORA will present seven scholarships totaling $11,265 to graduating seniors in 2021 including: the Allie Carruth Memorial Scholarship ($5,000), the Walker Wilbanks Memorial Scholarship ($2,265), and the Matthew Gaskin Memorial Scholarship ($1,000). MORA will also offer two $1,000 scholarships: the …

Make Your Voice Heard in Support of Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation

August 25, 2020

Dear MORA supporter,

Please join our campaign to encourage the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address concerns with proposed metrics governing Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), which would drastically impact the organ donation process and potentially result in …

MORA Recognizes Hospital and Community Partners with Annual Spero Awards

August 11, 2020

The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency’s Spero Awards recognize community and hospital partners that make organ, eye, and tissue donation a reality for those in need of life-saving and healing transplants. The word Spero is Latin for “hope,” chosen to reflect …

August is Minority Donor Awareness Month

August 6, 2020

National Minority Donor Awareness Month is a collaborative initiative of Donate Life organizations to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye, and tissue donation. National Minority Donor Awareness Month …

We stand.

June 5, 2020

For more than 25 years, MORA has understood the cross-cultural impact of life-saving organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. We see it in our donor heroes, recipients, and their families—all who are forever in our hearts.

 We acknowledge the …

MORA Announces 2019-2020 Scholarship Winners

April 7, 2020

MORA recently announced its 2019-2020 scholarship winners.

This year, MORA added three memorial scholarships from donated funds raised by donor families in memory of their loved one who gave the Gift of Life: the Allie Carruth Memorial Scholarship ($5,000), the …

Job Opening: MORA Seeks Family Care Specialist

March 20, 2020

The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is an innovative center of excellence that maximizes the gift of organ, eye and tissue donation. MORA provides an excellent financial compensation package that includes great benefits. We are searching for a Family Care …

Celebrate National Donate Life Month

March 17, 2020

For National Donate Life Month 2020, Donate Life America was inspired by the springtime scene of a garden. A garden and the insects within in it serve as symbols of hope, courage and transformed life — themes repeatedly found within …

UPDATE: COVID-19 Response and Precautions

March 16, 2020

Dear Donate Life Family,

The safety and health of our donation and transplantation community and our staff is our top priority. As we continue to monitor the developments of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to reassure you of the …

Job Opening: MORA Seeks Manager of Tissue Family Care

The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) is an innovative center of excellence that maximizes the gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation.  MORA provides an excellent financial compensation package that includes great benefits.  We are searching for a Manager of …

Live Life. Give Life.- Brooke Lillie’s Story

November 20, 2019

My name is Brooke Lillie. When I was 15 months old I received the Gift of Life…a new heart. Today, almost 23 years later, I am living to tell my story.

When I was only 13 months old I was …

Job Opening: MORA Seeks Family Care Specialist

November 18, 2019

The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency is seeking a Family Care Specialist to work in a large medical center in the Jackson, Mississippi area as a vital member of the healthcare team providing care to families as they are grieving.  The …

Job Opening: MORA Seeks Manager of Family Care Tissue Recovery Services

September 19, 2019

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency is an innovative center of excellence that maximizes the gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation. The Manager of Family Care Tissue Recovery Services will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight to a department that …

Job Opening: Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency is seeking a Tissue Recovery Coordinator

August 22, 2019

Hours – Full Time “On Call” position with flexible nights and weekends

Education and work experience

  • Bachelors degree in life sciences or Business or Associate degree preferred.
  • Qualifications as Licensed Practical Nurse, OR/Surgical Tech, EMT, Paramedic, Mortician or an equivalent

MORA Hosts 2019 Spero Awards

July 26, 2019

MORA hosted the 6th Annual Spero Awards on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Hilton Jackson. The awards ceremony recognizes hospital partners, medical professionals, and community partners who help make the Donate Life mission possible. The keynote speaker for …

MORA to Host Spero Awards on July 25

July 18, 2019

MORA will host its annual Spero Awards and luncheon on July 25, 2019 at the Hilton Jackson to recognize hospital and community partners for their contributions to the life-saving mission of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

The keynote speaker for this year’s event …

Take Part in Racing for Donation

April 2, 2019

Join us for the 8th annual Racing for Donation 8K and 5K in Flowood! Come walk or run for a great cause-organ, eye, and tissue donation-and enjoy our food trucks on site.

Registration for the 8K/5K run or walk is …

Celebrate National Donate Life Month

March 8, 2019

April is National Donate Life Month. During this month we reflect on the hope and life made possible through organ, eye, and tissue donation. The theme for this year’s celebration is the butterfly. The metamorphosis of the caterpillar to the …

MORA Donor Tree Ceremonies

February 25, 2019


During November and December, MORA held its annual “Gift of Life” donor tree ceremonies in Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson, and Tupelo. These ceremonies are a special time during the holiday season for donor families to remember their loved ones who gave the

Local Heart Recipient and Donor Mom Share Their story at DPS Meeting

November 28, 2018

MORA Hosts 2018 Spero Awards on July 31

August 1, 2018

MORA hosted the 5th Annual Spero Awards on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at the Hilton Jackson. The awards ceremony recognized hospital partners, medical professionals, corporate partners and donor ambassadors who work in conjunction with MORA to promote organ, eye …

Lifesaving Stories

July 18, 2018

MORA Awarded for Excellence in Donation

June 27, 2018

MORA recently received an award from LifeNet Health for its support of its pediatric heart valve program. MORA provided 26 lifesaving heart valves to the many infants and children in need of cardiac grafts in 2017. For the tissue recovery

MORA Announces 2018 Scholarship Winners

June 8, 2018

MORA will present 12 scholarships totaling $6,500 to high school seniors across the state during May. This is the fourth year that MORA has offered scholarships and 2018 yielded a record number of applicants (271) from a record number of …

MORA Represented at Eliza Pillars Convention

MORA Hospital Development Coordinators recently participated in the Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi 33rd Annual Convention where MORA was recognized as a sponsor and exhibitor. Staff provided organ, eye, and tissue donation education to the attendees as well as …

MORA Hosts Lunch and Learn for HCC Students

MORA recently hosted a lunch and learn for approximately 25 students in Holmes Community College’s Mortuary Science program. MORA staff were able to educate students on organ, eye, and tissue donation and the role that funeral home professionals have in …

Heart Recipient Meets Donor’s Family

Heart recipient, Doris Arnold, celebrated the two year anniversary of her transplant with her donor’s family on Saturday, May 12. Donor daughter Melissa Colorigh listened to the heart of her mother, Daphne Williams, in Doris.

After going through the proper …

Spero Awards

April 12, 2017

The 4th annual Spero Awards will be held on Thursday, July 13th, 2017 at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson.  The word Spero (Sp?-r?) is Latin for “hope.” The title was chosen to reflect the hope that organ, …

National Donate Life Blue & Green Day – April 21, 2017

The public is encouraged to wear blue and green, hold events and fundraisers, and partner with local restaurants, malls, media, and community organizations in an effort to spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation.…

Faith and Organ Donation Go Hand in Hand

February 23, 2017

FAITH AND ORGAN DONATION GO HAND IN HAND 

Pastor and congregation member reflect on faith and their donation connection  

Hattiesburg, MS– National Donor Sabbath is a time for faith leaders from many religions, donor families, transplant recipients and donation …

Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency presents check to USM College of Health

May 11, 2016

The University of Southern Mississippi College of Health Ambassadors have proven in recent years that organ, eye and tissue donation awareness is an important issue on the University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg and statewide.

For their efforts in …

Nominate a Deserving Candidate for a 2016 Spero Award

May 10, 2016

You may now nominate a deserving candidate for the 2016 Spero Awards hosted by the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) HERE. The awards will recognize hospital partners, medical professionals, corporate partners and donor advocates that work tirelessly and in conjunction …

MORA to Host Volunteer Training in Tupelo

May 3, 2016

The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency is hosting a Donate Life Ambassador volunteer training to be held at Midtown Pointe (formerly Gloster Creek Mall), 499 Gloster Creek Village, Tupelo, Mississippi, on Tuesday, February 16th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. If …