Resilient communities need new volunteers to keep good ideas going When it comes to the tiny town of Porter, you need a reason to be there
Archives for 2026
Loan client Happy Halal Meats brings meat processing close to home
Collaborating to support small businesses Alongside PROMISE Loan financing from SWIF, additional funds came from Citizens Alliance Bank, the
Why serve on a local community foundation board?
About the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation The BIO Legacy Foundation was launched in 2012. Now called Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation,
Small towns becoming more age friendly in southwest Minnesota
Support Healthy and Successful Aging When our communities have what they need to support older adults in healthy and successful aging, we’re one
2nd Annual Navigating the Currents, Charting the Course Conference
You're invited! Southwest Minnesota nonprofit professionals and SWIF fund partner advisory board members are invited to join us for a day of
Nancy Fasching marks 25 years at SWIF
We’re celebrating our longest-serving employee, Nancy Fasching! For 25 years, Nancy has been an integral part of our grantmaking. Nancy joined