Every August, National Make-A-Will Month serves as an important reminder to plan for the future and protect the people and causes we care about most.
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Former SWIF staff Berny Berger spent decades supporting entrepreneurs
This story is one of our 40th anniversary stories celebrating the people who make this region home and the partners who make our work
Dorothy Williams and the Spirit of Productive Aging
In Benson, Minnesota, Dorothy Williams has long been known as a quiet force, someone who sees what needs to be done and simply begins doing it. For
Dan Greve retires from Southwest Initiative Foundation board
We’re celebrating Dan Greve’s seven years of volunteer service as his term ends on our board of directors. Dan joined our board in 2019 and
Meet the 2026 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders
Growing Local: Emerging Leaders exists to cultivate the next generation of community-minded changemakers, people who are ready to step into
A Ripple of Generosity: Two Conference Attendees Direct Grants to Southwest Minnesota Nonprofits
At our recent nonprofit and fund partner conference, attendees came together to learn, connect, and share ideas to strengthen the nonprofit sector