It’s time to Give to the Max to support your favorite Minnesota charities! GiveMN.org is an innovative online resource that is changing the way Minnesotans give and helping create a
Archives for 2012
Community Foundation Week Reminds Us Why We Must Protect Charitable Giving
Last week’s election set the stage for some important political debates, including one about the future of giving in our country. Over the course of the next six weeks, federal
Affirming Our Unlimited Possibilities
I find myself energized after a week filled with great experiences and conversations and it started Monday and Tuesday with our annual SWIF Board Retreat. This year marked our 16th
Top Three Reasons to Attend the SWIF Banquet
Two weeks from today, we’ll be eagerly waiting for guests from our southwest Minnesota regional community to join us for an awesome celebration! I hope you’ve already registered…but if you
Making Connections: SWIF Video Interviews
Over the past few weeks, SWIF staff—including myself—have been traveling extensively throughout the region and beyond. We’ve been connecting with friends and partners for MANY different projects, including a new
Welcomed by Windom
For many years growing up, the highlight of my summer was a vacation to my grandparent’s farm in Cottonwood County. Many great memories came to mind as I traveled that





