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February 27, 2026

Apply now for the 2026 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort

Empower Your Leadership Journey Are you passionate about making a difference in your community, but need the tools and confidence to step into more

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership

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February 26, 2026

Porter Cafe

Resilient communities need new volunteers to keep good ideas going When it comes to the tiny town of Porter, you need a reason to be there

Filed Under: Connect Newsletter Tagged With: Leadership

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February 17, 2026

Why serve on a local community foundation board?

About the Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation The BIO Legacy Foundation was launched in 2012. Now called Bird Island-Olivia Community Foundation,

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth Tagged With: Community Foundations, Leadership

Event graphic with a blue and green compass design. Text reads “Navigating the Currents, Charting the Course.” Banner says “Join Us! April 15th Jackpot Junction Casino Resort.” Southwest Initiative Foundation logo in corner.

January 8, 2026

2nd Annual Navigating the Currents, Charting the Course Conference

You're invited! Southwest Minnesota nonprofit professionals and SWIF fund partner advisory board members are invited to join us for a day of

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership, Nonprofit Support

Growing Local: Emerging Leaders graduates mingle at Little Theatre Auditorium.

November 4, 2025

2025 emerging leaders graduate

Visionary Leadership, Action, and Celebration In October, the 2025 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort gathered for the sixth and final session

Filed Under: Building Resilient Communities Tagged With: Leadership

New board members Eriann Faris and Valerie Halvorson

July 31, 2025

New board members Eriann Faris and Valerie Halvorson

New Board Members Eriann Faris and Valerie Halvorson are newly elected members of the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) Board of Directors.

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Leadership

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