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SUMMARY:2026 Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Memorial Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-memorial-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T163000
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DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: McLeod County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying appetizers and a beverage at The Wine Lounge. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members\, and check out our loan client\, The Wine Lounge\, in Hutchinson. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Meghan Laffen or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-mcleod-county/
LOCATION:The Wine Lounge\, 8 Main St N\, Minnesota\, 55350
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20260316T150448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T141850Z
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Celebration: Meeker County
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!\n\n\n\nCome celebrate Southwest Initiative Foundation’s 40th Anniversary by enjoying lunch at the Litchfield Area Recreation Center. \n\n\n\nThis is a come-and-go event. Stop by when you can to say hello to SWIF staff\, connect with neighbors and community members\, and check out the Litchfield Area Recreation Center in Litchfield. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP to help us plan\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email Meghan Laffen or call (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/40th-anniversary-celebration-meeker-county/
LOCATION:Litchfield Area Recreation Center\, 900 N Gilman Ave\, Litchfield\, Minnesota\, 55355
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20260327T224235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T160844Z
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day in Granite Falls
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers nonprofit professionals a calm\, focused workspace\, opportunities to connect with peers\, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits\, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies. Learn more about the lunch and learn session and the TA appointments. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. Questions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Doors open\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lunch\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and learn session: Board Engagement Strategies\, presented by Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-in-granite-falls/
LOCATION:The YES! House\, 726 Prentice St\, Granite Falls\, MN\, 56241\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20260327T222508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T161005Z
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SUMMARY:Focus Forward: Nonprofit Office Day in Windom
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from the daily demands of your desk and dedicate a day to the work that matters most.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFocus Forward: Nonprofit Office Days offers nonprofit professionals a calm\, focused workspace\, opportunities to connect with peers\, one-on-one technical assistance (TA) with Propel Nonprofits\, and a lunch and learn session designed to inspire new ideas and practical strategies. Learn more about the lunch and learn session and the TA appointments. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed. Questions? Contact Khou Lor\, Community Development Officer\, at khoul@swifoundation.org or (320) 583-6579. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m. Doors open\n\n\n\n9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lunch\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch and learn session: Board Engagement Strategies\, presented by Propel Nonprofits\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Work time and optional TA appointments with Propel Nonprofits
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/focus-forward-nonprofit-office-day-in-windom/
LOCATION:Windom Community Center\, 1750 Cottonwood Lake Dr\, Windom\, Minnesota\, 56101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20260109T183435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T170204Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Navigating the Currents\, Charting the Course Conference
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Minnesota nonprofit professionals\n\n\n\nAnd SWIF fund partner advisory board members are invited to join us for a day of learning and connection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew this year! Distinct tracks for nonprofit professionals and volunteer advisory board members so that both audiences leave with new skills and knowledge to help them in their unique roles. \n\n\n\nWhat hasn’t changed? Top-notch plenary speakers (Dr. Terry Wu will be back!)\, valuable breakout sessions\, delicious food\, and great connections. Plus\, the closing reception will feature a special celebration and surprise grant awards. \n\n\n\nRegistration is closed. If you’d like to attend\, contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984. \n\n\n\nVisit the conference webpage to view the full agenda\, including breakout sessions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Propel Nonprofits for sponsoring this year’s conference!
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2nd-annual-navigating-the-currents-charting-the-course-conference/
LOCATION:Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel\, 39375 County Highway 24\, Morton\, MN\, 56270\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250905T134741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T141508Z
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SUMMARY:2026 KIDS First Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Southwest Minnesota child care professionals\, educators and caregivers are invited to the 2026 Kids First Conference March 6-7 at Jackpot Junction. You’ll hear from inspiring speakers\, attend valuable workshops and learn about resources to help support the children you care about. \nSWIF’s sponsorship of the Kids First Conference is part of our broader work to support child care. We are also helping plan and invest in local child care projects\, and ensuring leaders and communities are equipped and supported to ensure child care related work is right-sized for local needs.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-kids-first-conference/
LOCATION:Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel\, 39375 County Highway 24\, Morton\, MN\, 56270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sponsored Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20260107T143508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182258Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Presidents Day Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Presidents Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-presidents-day-holiday/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T235959
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CREATED:20251217T194547Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Martin Luther King\, Jr. Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of the Martin Luther King\, Jr. holiday.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-martin-luther-king-jr-holiday/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20251217T194428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194430Z
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SUMMARY:2026 New Year's Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of New Year’s Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2026-new-years-holiday/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250905T142056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181336Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Christmas Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-christmas-holiday/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251128T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250905T141721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T180957Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Thanksgiving Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-thanksgiving-holiday/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250905T141828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T181845Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-veterans-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250905T141933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T182840Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Indigenous Peoples' Day
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. \n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250507T172426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T180608Z
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SUMMARY:5 Rules to Change Your Organization (and Your Life)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online lunch-and-learn session lead by Jess Birken\, host of the podcast Charity Therapy and owner of Birken Law Office\, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits. This session will last 1 hour\, including time for questions. The content is tailored for southwest Minnesota nonprofits. \n\n\n\nNonprofits and agencies can be slow to modernize. We’re behind many other sectors in things like adopting technology\, meeting consumer needs\, and savvy marketing. How do we stay relevant to our community? How do we serve others smarter? For some of us\, modernizing or trying new things can seem risky and intimidating – you don’t want to waste money on a failed experiment. What if you could design (or re-design) your nonprofit or your professional life to be more efficient\, pursue your mission\, and enjoy your work more? Join Jess Birken in this session to learn the 5 key rules you need to get there. \n\n\n\nWe are proud to host this online training\, because we know that strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving region where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The session is free to attend\, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the session. If you have questions\, please contact Amy at amyb@swifoundation.org or (320) 552-2331. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Jess Birken. I’m the owner of Birken Law Office. I help nonprofits solve problems so they can quit worrying and get back to what matters most – Their Mission. In my spare time I make videos\, courses and other materials that empower nonprofits to do things right. Using the right tools\, making the right connections and getting the right coaching is how we get stronger. I’m not like most attorneys\, I actually have an outgoing personality\, and I like to think outside the box. Let’s be real – most lawyers are boring. And most lawyers are smart people but lousy teachers. I have a masters in nonprofit management and enjoy teaching and coaching. Let’s make nonprofits better.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/23067/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250901T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250715T160930Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Labor Day.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-labor-day/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250530T184154Z
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SUMMARY:Marshall Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free\, open-house style\, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends\, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships. All are welcome\, so bring a friend\, a colleague\, or your family! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop for a quick visit or stay for the whole event.\n\n\n\nA few brief remarks will be shared at approximately 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, talk with SWIF staff\, and share in (optional) fun activities. Kids are welcome!\n\n\n\nFind information about SWIF’s work in your communities\, including local community foundation partners\, upcoming events and opportunities\, business finance partners\, and more.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your community!\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/marshall-summer-social/
LOCATION:Wings Axe Company\, 100 W College Dr Suite #101\, Marshall\, Minnesota\, 55350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T133000
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SUMMARY:Tech Tips for Nonprofits - What I Use and How it Can Help You Too!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online lunch-and-learn session lead by Jess Birken\, host of the podcast Charity Therapy and owner of Birken Law Office\, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits. This session will last 1 hour\, including time for questions. The content is tailored for southwest Minnesota nonprofits. \n\n\n\nNonprofits have been slow to modernize. We’re behind many other sectors for things like adopting technology\, innovating\, and marketing. How can we be nimble\, modern\, and not blow the budget? For some nonprofit folks\, modernizing or trying new technology can seem intimidating. Jess Birken is convinced every nonprofit can leverage modern tools to improve their work environment without huge expense or technical know-how. \n\n\n\n\nTop 3 Takeaways of this Session: 1) Using modern technology can improve every nonprofit workplace and create happier staff and constituents 2) All nonprofits can modernize their office with easy to adopt tech tools 3) There are lots of tools you can use without knowing how to code.\n\n\n\n\nWe are proud to host this online training\, because we know that strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving region where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The session is free to attend\, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the session. If you have questions\, please contact Amy at amyb@swifoundation.org or (320) 552-2331. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Jess Birken. I’m the owner of Birken Law Office. I help nonprofits solve problems so they can quit worrying and get back to what matters most – Their Mission. In my spare time I make videos\, courses and other materials that empower nonprofits to do things right. Using the right tools\, making the right connections and getting the right coaching is how we get stronger. I’m not like most attorneys\, I actually have an outgoing personality\, and I like to think outside the box. Let’s be real – most lawyers are boring. And most lawyers are smart people but lousy teachers. I have a masters in nonprofit management and enjoy teaching and coaching. Let’s make nonprofits better.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/tech-tips-for-nonprofits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T183000
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SUMMARY:Worthington Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free\, open-house style\, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends\, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships. All are welcome\, so bring a friend\, a colleague\, or your family! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop for a quick visit or stay for the whole event.\n\n\n\nA few brief remarks will be shared at approximately 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, talk with SWIF staff\, and share in (optional) fun activities. Kids are welcome!\n\n\n\nFind information about SWIF’s work in your communities\, including local community foundation partners\, upcoming events and opportunities\, business finance partners\, and more.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your community!\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/worthington-summer-social/
LOCATION:Forbidden Barrel Brewing Co.\, 900 3rd Avenue\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250812T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250530T182654Z
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SUMMARY:Hutchinson Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free\, open-house style\, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends\, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships. All are welcome\, so bring a friend\, a colleague\, or your family! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop for a quick visit or stay for the whole event.\n\n\n\nA few brief remarks will be shared at approximately 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, talk with SWIF staff\, and share in (optional) fun activities. Kids are welcome!\n\n\n\nFind information about SWIF’s work in your communities\, including local community foundation partners\, upcoming events and opportunities\, business finance partners\, and more.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your community!\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/hutchinson-summer-social/
LOCATION:RiverHouse Kitchen + Drinks\, 122 Main St S\, Hutchinson\, Minnesota\, 55350\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T183000
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
CREATED:20250530T181831Z
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SUMMARY:Willmar Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Our Summer Socials are free\, open-house style\, and include snacks and refreshments. Come to mingle with old and new friends\, and to learn updates about our work and local partnerships. All are welcome\, so bring a friend\, a colleague\, or your family! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect\n\n\n\n\nThe event is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop for a quick visit or stay for the whole event.\n\n\n\nA few brief remarks will be shared at approximately 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nConnect with neighbors\, talk with SWIF staff\, and share in (optional) fun activities. Kids are welcome!\n\n\n\nFind information about SWIF’s work in your communities\, including local community foundation partners\, upcoming events and opportunities\, business finance partners\, and more.\n\n\n\nShare your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your community!\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Meghan at meghanl@swifoundation.org or (320) 326-8984.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/willmar-summer-social/
LOCATION:Foxhole Brewhouse\, 905 Hwy 71 NE\, Willmar\, Minnesota\, 56201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T130000
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SUMMARY:Keeping a Nonprofit Scandal Free: Lessons from Feeding Our Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online lunch-and-learn session lead by Jess Birken\, host of the podcast Charity Therapy and owner of Birken Law Office\, a firm dedicated to helping nonprofits. This session will last 1 hour\, including time for questions. The content is tailored for southwest Minnesota nonprofits. \n\n\n\nNonprofits love press coverage – until it’s for the wrong reasons. What can nonprofits learn from the recent Feeding Our Future scandal that rocked the nonprofit sector? Is even MORE oversight and compliance for nonprofits really the best way to protect community charitable funds? What role does a board or key staff have in protecting nonprofits from bad actors? Who holds responsibility anyway? Attorney for nonprofits\, Jess Birken presents several lessons organizations of all sizes can take away from this national news sensation and FBI investigation. \n\n\n\nWe are proud to host this online training\, because we know that strong nonprofits are essential to a thriving region where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The session is free to attend\, but registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the session. If you have questions\, please contact Amy at amyb@swifoundation.org or (320) 552-2331. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHi\, I’m Jess Birken. I’m the owner of Birken Law Office. I help nonprofits solve problems so they can quit worrying and get back to what matters most – Their Mission. In my spare time I make videos\, courses and other materials that empower nonprofits to do things right. Using the right tools\, making the right connections and getting the right coaching is how we get stronger. I’m not like most attorneys\, I actually have an outgoing personality\, and I like to think outside the box. Let’s be real – most lawyers are boring. And most lawyers are smart people but lousy teachers. I have a masters in nonprofit management and enjoy teaching and coaching. Let’s make nonprofits better.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/keeping-a-nonprofit-scandal-free/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250704T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
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SUMMARY:2025 Fourth of July Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of the 2025 Fourth of July holiday.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-fourth-of-july-holiday/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260530T191527
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SUMMARY:2024 Juneteenth Holiday
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation’s office building is closed in observance of Juneteenth.
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/2025-juneteenth-holiday/
LOCATION:Southwest Initiative Foundation\, 15 3rd Ave NW\, Hutchinson\, 55350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Office Building Closure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T200000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Listening Session: Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) invites southwest Minnesota child care providers\, economic development professionals\, community leaders and champions of child care to attend a listening session to learn about and provide feedback\, ideas and concerns regarding the second draft of licensing standards for family child care published by the Department of Human Services (DHS) as part of the Child Care Regulation Modernization Projects. \n\n\n\nOne of SWIF’s priorities is supporting the growth and retention of child care programs in the region because we know access to quality child care is critical to community vitality and economic mobility. We are seeking the engagement and participation of child care providers and child care champions across the region to ensure the perspectives of southwest Minnesota are represented. All listening sessions will be led by Cheryl Glaeser of Achieve Consulting. DHS staff will be present to help educate attendees on the updates made to the second draft and to answer questions. Most of the time will be allocated to ensuring attendees understand the key points and content in the second draft\, as well as opportunities for attendees to provide feedback and ask questions. DHS will incorporate feedback from the southwest Minnesota and other listening sessions to further refine and improve the third draft of the licensing standards and present a final proposal at the 2026 legislative session. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Registration is required. A Zoom link will be sent prior to the event. This session is available only to those who reside\, operate or are employed by a child care business or represent an organization that serves the 18 counties and two Native Nations in southwest Minnesota. If you are outside the region but would like to participate in a listening session\, please visit DHS’ website. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Briana Mumme at programs@swifoundation.org
URL:https://swifoundation.org/event/virtual-listening-session-family-child-care/
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