Nonprofits located in or serving southwest Minnesota and our fund partner affiliates are invited to join us for a day of inspiration and connection. Learn about about the state of nonprofits in our region, hear from national speaker Dr. Terry Wu about the importance of collaboration, and attend valuable breakout sessions that will help build your skills in the workplace or on an advisory board. There is no cost to attend; a light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
- When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Where: Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, Morton, MN
Registration opens on January 31 for SWIF fund partners and nonprofits located in or serving southwest Minnesota. Registration opens to the public on February 19.
Agenda
| 9:00 a.m. | Registration and light breakfast |
| 10:00 a.m. | Welcome remarks, Scott Marquardt, President, Southwest Initiative Foundation |
| 10:05 a.m. | Nonoko Sato, President & CEO, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits |
| 10:45 a.m. | Dr. Terry Wu, Neuroscience of Leadership expert |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch and table discussions |
| 1:00 p.m. | Attorney General Keith Ellison |
| 1:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:00 p.m. | Breakout sessions (3 options) |
| 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. | Breakout sessions (3 options) |
| 3:45 p.m. | Social hour & networking |
Breakout session details and descriptions will be available soon. Schedule is subject to change.
Questions? Contact Meghan Laffen at [email protected] or (320) 484-9123.
