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Text graphic reading: Many Ways to Give: Supporting Southwest Minnesota Through Southwest Initiative Foundation, with an abstract geometric design in the upper right corner to encourage you to donate to Southwest Initiative Foundation.

November 10, 2026

Support Southwest Minnesota Through Southwest Initiative Foundation

At Southwest Initiative Foundation, we believe everyone can play a role in strengthening Southwest Minnesota. Whether you prefer to make a one-time

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Donors

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November 3, 2026

Support Your Community by Giving to the Max 

What is Give to the Max Day?  On Give to the Max Day, Minnesotans come together for one of the state's largest celebrations of generosity. Since

Filed Under: Home Page Feature, Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Donors

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November 3, 2026

2026 Year-End Giving Guide

Giving Guide As the season of generosity approaches, we’re here to help make your year-end charitable giving simple and

Filed Under: Home Page Feature, Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Donors

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October 7, 2026

National Estate Planning Awareness Week: October 19-25

Give Yourself the Gift of Certainty One of the most thoughtful steps you can take is creating certainty for the people and places close to your

Filed Under: Boosting Economic Mobility, Home Page Feature, Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Donors

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August 16, 2026

National Make-A-Will Month: Create Peace of Mind and Leave a Lasting Legacy 

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.

Filed Under: Home Page Feature, Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Donors

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April 24, 2026

Keeping the lights on

Submitted by Sandy Ludeman, Tracy area I had opportunity to be board chairman during the 25th anniversary when we sponsored quite a number of

Filed Under: 40th Anniversary Tagged With: Donors

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