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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, Stories Tagged With: Leadership, Nonprofit Support

Nancy poses for a group photo at our Hope is Brewing social hour in Willmar.

January 6, 2026

Nancy Fasching marks 25 years at SWIF

We’re celebrating our longest-serving employee, Nancy Fasching! For 25 years, Nancy has been an integral part of our grantmaking. Nancy joined

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Grants

Glencoe Area Community Foundation Advisory Board Members present a check for the new pickleball courts.

January 5, 2026

Glencoe Area Community Foundation pitches in for pickleball

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America Maybe 2026 is your year to hop on the trend, if you haven’t already! Chances are good there’s

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

A group of board members and staff pose with the Tyler ARea Community Foundation grant award for Avera Tyler.

December 2, 2025

Tyler Area Community Foundation grant to hospice gives comfort and care

Grant Used to Support Hospice Patients With a grant from the Tyler Area Community Foundation, Avera Tyler and Avera@Home Southwest Minnesota were

Filed Under: Retaining Wealth, Stories Tagged With: Community Foundations, Grants

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November 25, 2025

2025 Holiday Hours at the Foundation

Holiday Hours Thank you for walking alongside us in creating places where everyone in Southwest Minnesota feels at home. We wish you wonder,

Filed Under: Home Page Feature

An elderly man and woman stand smiling together in a room with framed artwork on display racks and easels, suggesting an art gallery or exhibit.

November 24, 2025

Southwest Minnesota through Gene Stukel’s lens

Capturing Nature's Beauty Photographer Gene Stukel of Granite Falls has been exhibiting in the Meander Art Crawl for 16 years. He’s curated a

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Belonging

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