Sherrye Willis: June 6, 1961 - March 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our esteemed Founder and CEO, Sherrye Denise Willis.
Sherrye Willis was more than a leader—She was a visionary, a servant at heart, and a steadfast champion for the mission to strengthen leaders and organizations that build stronger communities. Through Sherrye’s leadership, countless lives were touched, meaningful partnerships were built, and our work was strengthened in ways that will endure for years to come.
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:23 – These words reflect a life faithfully lived in service, purpose, and devotion—qualities that Sherrye exemplified so well.
During this time of loss, we invite you to join us in lifting her beloved husband, Joe Willis, Vice President of Alliance for Works, family, and our organizational community in prayer. Your support, reflections, and shared memories are deeply appreciated.
The family invites you to honor Sherrye Denise Willis with a donation supporting the ongoing mission of Alliance for Greater Works—her vision and legacy.
For more information and condolences, visit Mansfield Funeral Home and Cremation website.
FOUNDATIONS & FUNDERS. NONPROFITS, CHURCHES, & MINISTRIES. COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES.
Transforming communities isn’t easy, especially when facing limited resources and complex challenges.
We work together with funders, nonprofit leaders and collaboratives to make a meaningful, lasting impact on our communities. Let’s take on these problems together.
THE COST OF MISSTEPS AND INACTION
Overcoming these challenges requires collaboration.
Let’s work together to mitigate systemic challenges, promote mental health and sustain your community initiatives.
Because without the right support, faith-based and community organizations could suffer from:
- Leadership and staff burnout
- Thwarted organizational growth
- Wasted resources
- Waning community support
- Fragmented collaboration
- Long-term societal impacts of unresolved youth trauma
WHY WE MATTER
At Alliance for Greater Works, we believe that real transformation happens when organizations are equipped and empowered to address challenges in their communities. As an intermediary organization, we provide the expertise, resources and strategic support needed to help scale your impact and sustain your mission-driven work. We take a systems approach to change management. We look at the full picture of what you’re trying to accomplish and what success looks like for you.
SCALABLE BACKBONE SUPPORT FOR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
DIVE DEEPER
Alliance Programs and Services
Training and Education
Build your capacity and competency for action by gaining knowledge, critical thinking, and insight.
Consulting and Technical Assistance
Plan and execute with strategic clarity, key stakeholders engaged, and deliverables achieved on-time.
Research and Resources
Make important decisions with culturally responsive data, tools, and resources.
Real impact. Measurable change.
Featured Programs
Alliance University
Enroll in our online, virtual leadership and professional development program for community to change-makers.
Resilient Church Collective (RCC)
Join RCC to equip your church to provide trauma-informed, healing-centered care to your congregation.
Ultimate Finance & Legal Summit
Enroll in this one-day, virtual event for faith leaders where you’ll gain financial, legal and risk management best practices.
Partners
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WHO WE ARE
Our mission is to help churches, ministries and community groups support communities that need it most. We teach them how to scale, work together and deliver trauma-informed care for people who are hurting, so that together we can make a bigger difference in the places where we live.
- Founded in 2001, we serve an intermediary organization dedicated to strengthening leaders and organizations that transform communities
- We provide tailored training, coaching, consulting, research and resources to help organizations grow and sustain their impact
- Our work spans grant makers, faith-based and community nonprofits, businesses and cross-sector collaboratives in both the public and private sectors.
- We prioritize community voices, ensuring solutions are informed by those directly affected
- Together, we’re building a future where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive
KNOW THAT OUR PARTNERSHIP CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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