Leadership

Three people stand and smile while talking in a room with wooden doors. The woman on the left has long blonde hair and a red top, facing two people, one man and one woman, who both have name tags and are standing near a table.

September 1, 2026

Marcella and John are leading the way in Southwest Minnesota

Resilient communities need people willing to step forward, test new ideas, and bring others together. That’s a perfect way to describe Marcella Prokop

August 26, 2026

“Investing In People” MARL Program of SMSU

Submitted by Brad Schloesser, MARL Executive Director, Marshall Since its beginning in 2000 at Southwest State University in Marshall, the

Seven people stand in a row, some smiling, as two of them hold a large ceremonial check in front of a banner that reads Giving Back To Our Community in an office setting.

June 30, 2026

Dan Greve retires from Southwest Initiative Foundation board

We’re celebrating Dan Greve’s seven years of volunteer service as his term ends on our board of directors. Dan joined our board in 2019 and

The Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort gathers for a group photo, smiling in front of a bright yellow building with white doors. They are posed outdoors on a gray pavement.

June 1, 2026

Meet the 2026 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders

Growing Local: Emerging Leaders exists to cultivate the next generation of community-minded changemakers, people who are ready to step into

Stacy has long light brown hair and smiles at the camera. She is wearing a patterned blazer over a blue top, and the background is a softly blurred office.

March 30, 2026

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

A group of people stand outdoors in front of green fields, smiling and talking together. One woman in a striped shirt stands at the center, appearing to lead or address the group.

February 27, 2026

Apply now for the 2026 Growing Local: Emerging Leaders cohort

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