In the midst of our year-end work and celebrations, many of us can’t help but think about numbers. I asked SWIF Controller Margie Nelsen to share some of SWIF’s numbers
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Excitement for the Marshall Community…and Christmas
I’m finding that the Christmas season gives me an even higher level of gratitude for the leaders who make southwest Minnesota such an incredible place. Yesterday, that was brought to
Gifts That Go Beyond the Holidays
We are ALL bombarded with letters and calls asking us to consider giving to dozens of worthy organizations this month as 2011 draws to a close. Who do you give
Philanthropic Leaders in Our Backyard
We’ve had another ‘wow’ week! We know how generous Minnesotans—and especially southwest Minnesotans—are. But this week, our collective generosity has done something very special for our state. Wednesday marked GiveMN.org’s
SWIF's Give to the Max Day Results
Southwest Minnesota gave to the max on Nov. 16 – which means great things for our nonprofits, communities and region! Our donors gave $9,205 to SWIF’s family of funds, which
Nonprofit Leader’s Academy – Jan. 19-20
Building leadership skills from the inside out Two-day opening workshop Jan. 19-20, 2012 Southwest Minnesota nonprofits are feeling the pinch of hard times. Meeting daily needs and overcoming organizational challenges