On April 15, 2026, nearly 200 Southwest Minnesota nonprofit professionals and SWIF fund partner advisory board members gathered at Jackpot Junction
Stories
Project Future in Dawson
Starting a local community foundation Submitted by Loren Femrite, Dawson The Dawson Community Foundation (DCF) story began with a well
Walnut Grove Mercantile
Loan client celebrates 25 years and growing Submitted by Stephen Klein, Marshall In 2001, our honey business expanded to a new facility with the
2026 Aging Trust Fund grants
Funding supports social connection for older adults We have awarded 17 grants through our Fostering Social Connection in Later Life program in
New staff Stacy Frost joins the foundation
Stacy Frost of Marshall is the new Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications at Southwest Initiative Foundation. In this senior leadership
Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days
Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most. Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers