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Building Resilient Communities

Mark Stewart sits with his hands clasped in front of him on a round wooden table.

April 17, 2025

What makes a leader?

In the face of challenges including addiction and incarceration, Mark Stewart has persevered. After suffering the loss of his partner, Taylor Joy, to

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership, Nonprofit Support

Petra shares her thoughts during a Growing Local: Emerging Leaders session in Glencoe.

April 17, 2025

Petra Jimenez on leadership

Petra Jimenez Petra Jimenez has lived most of her life in southwest Minnesota and makes her home in Fulda. A graduate of our 2024 Growing Local:

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership

Brad poses for a formal head shot

April 17, 2025

Brad Gruhot on leadership

Brad Gruhot Brad Gruhot is a husband, dad, “Chamber guy,” sports lover and a volunteer. He’s been with the Marshall Area Chamber for nearly 11

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership

The Mcleod For Tomorrow Leadership Program participants gather for a group photo.

April 15, 2025

Laura Curtiss on leadership

Laura Curtiss Laura Curtiss wears many hats in life. She serves as our Grants and Operations Assistant in addition to being a devoted mom, a

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership

Close-up of people’s hands working with financial charts, graphs, and documents on a wooden table, using a calculator and a pen, suggesting a business meeting or data analysis discussion.

March 25, 2025

Tuition assistance available for trainings offered through Propel Nonprofits

Southwest Initiative Foundation partners with Propel Nonprofits HUTCHINSON, Minn – Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) is partnering with Propel

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Nonprofit Support

A group of community leaders pose together for a photo in the YES House.

March 12, 2025

Apply for the 2025 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort

Growing Local: Emerging Leaders Are you passionate about making a difference in your community, but need the tools and confidence to step into more

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership

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