While Karen didn’t know much about SWIF before she started, she liked the idea of working at a nonprofit, and the friendly atmosphere. More than 15 years later, she is
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Nancy Kaping
From chaos, Nancy creates order. Her talent for organizing and implementing most anything has guided her through a career of 30+ years in various administrative positions, more than half of
Nancy Fasching
Nancy Fasching is the vice president for community impact at the Southwest Initiative Foundation, serving rural, southwest Minnesota. For 25 years, Nancy has worked with the grantmaking program, currently leading
Christie Hantge
Christie provides community and economic development consulting services to small cities and Minneapolis neighborhood organizations. Her previous work experience includes serving as economic development coordinator for the City of Norwood
