Meet our new Community Philanthropy Officer, Jeff Vetsch! Jeff will lead and manage the Community Foundation Program and work with other fund partners of SWIF. Jeff brings a wealth of experience
Archives for November 2015
Sailor Plastics in Adrian Changes Hands
Among SWIF’s managed funds is $11 million dedicated to supporting regional businesses through a revolving loan program. This summer a portion of that was lent to a Mankato businessman to
Fund Partner Training Event
Once a year SWIF hosts a training event for our affiliate and designated fund partners, most of which use volunteers to achieve local impact. This year’s training was held Wed.,
Six Ways to Help Kids Read
Early childhood initiatives and coalitions in our service area are working to promote the importance of literacy among the children of southwestern Minnesota. These organizations have held recent events to
Capacity Building Grant Applications due Jan. 4
Southwest Minnesota nonprofits have a special opportunity to apply for up to $5,000 in capacity building grants. Our goal is to build the strength and sustainability of direct service organizations
