American Council on Gift Annuities Membership

Funding to provide educational services to charities on gift annuities and other forms of planned gifts.

Attachment Study Trainings

Cultural Diversity training for teachers and staff in southwest Minnesota school districts.

Bethesda Health & Housing, Willmar, "Heritage Helpers Program"

A service project that joins children with senior residents for assistance and activities.

BIO 2004 Conference

Blue Mound Area Theatre, Inc., Luverne, "Board Development Fundraising"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to facilitate board develoment and a capital fund drive.

$5,000

CDFI Membership

Community Development Financial Institution membership to foster social and business development.

Child Guide, "Regional Support"

Chippewa County Historical Society, Montevideo, "Building Membership Capacity through Marketing and Technology"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to strengthen and build membership capacity.

Christ United Presbyterian Church, Marshall, "Parish Nurse - Year 3"

Christian Community Outreach Center, Olivia, "Planning and Board Training"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance for board and staff effectiveness.

Church of the Holy Redeemer, Renville, "English Classes for Hispanics"

City of Marshall, "Emerging Leadership Investment Program"

A leadership project to engage new immigrants in community citizenship.

City of Redwood Falls, "Housing Study"

Coalition of African Community Services, Kandiyohi County, "African Coalition Outreach Worker"

Community Education, Madison, "Child Guide"

Community Education, Redwood Falls, "Early Childhood Initiative - Redwood Falls Community Coordinator"

A local coordinator to serve as the "point person" for coalition planning and activities and as a liaison to the SWMF.

Component Fund Fundraising Seminars

Convening and educational sessions for leaders of community and component funds.

Cottonwood County Historical Society, Windom, "Strategic Planning"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance for strategic planning.

Council on Foundations, "Annual Membership 2004"

Opportunities to support philanthropic practices and education for grant making.

Early Childhood Initiative, "Montevideo Community Coordinator"

Early Childhood Initiative Regional Coordinator

Regional consultative support to the ECI coalition sites.

Friends of the Auditorium, Inc., Worthington, "Administrative Unification"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to create and set up a central office space.

Granite Falls Living at Home/Block Nursing, "Mental Health Education"

Education and support to increase self sufficiency of elders who are afflicted with mental health issues.

Grant Program Convening and Education

Holy Redeemer Church, Marshall, "Parish Nurse"

Parish nurse program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

ISD #177 - Windom, "Greenhouse Business"

A student run greenhouse business for the community of Windom.

ISD #2169 - Murray County Central, Slayton, "Early Childhood Initiative - Murray County Community Coordinator"

A local coordinator to serve as the "point person" for coalition planning and activities, and as a liaison to the SWMF.

ISD #2190 - Yellow Medicine East, Granite Falls, "Project Respect - Year 3"

Funding to expand the intergenerational program that fosters mutual respect among all generations, particularly between the youth and elders in the Granite Falls area.

ISD #2534 - B.O.L.D., Olivia, "Parents' Education-Preschoolers' Opportunities -Year 2"

Activities for pre-school aged children whose parents are participating in Adult Basic Education classes in Bird Island, Olivia, Lake Lillian, and Danube.

ISD #2689 - "Pipestone Child Guide - Year 3"

This project connects elementary-age children to community activities and opportunities in an effort to increase their developmental assets.

ISD #347 - Willmar, "Engage Program - Year 2"

An intervention program for at-risk students in 5th and 6th grade.

ISD #411 - Balaton, "Family Field Trip"

A trip to the zoo for young residents of Balaton.

ISD #415 - Lynd, "Intergenerational Reading"

ISD #466 - Dassel/Cokato, "For the Love Of Reading"

An intergenerational program that expands the volunteer reading program for preschool, kindergarten and first grade.

Intergenerational Outreach IV

Technical assistance, training, networking opportunities, and education and resources to individuals and groups in southwest Minnesota to advance intergenerational programs.

Johnson Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Dawson, "Board Training, Database Development"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance for strategic planning and database development.

Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA, Willmar, "Youth in Government and Model United Nations Program"

A youth leadership program that connects youth and communities.

Kandiyohi County Rural Development Finance Authority, "Willmar Area Multi-Cultural Market"

A feasibility study for a marketplace that features culturally specific goods and new immigrant managers/owners.

Latino Economic Development Center, Minneapolis, "Hispanic Business Services in Southwest Minnesota"

Consultant services to Spanish-speaking business owners in southwest Minnesota.

Let's Go Fishing, Willmar, "Let's Go Fishing - Year 2"

Expansion and growth of a community based program that links volunteers with senior citizens for recreational opportunities in southwest Minnesota.

Life Connections V

Distribution of “File of Life” medical information packet and sponsorship of a two-day event in Willmar to explore lifestyle and resource opportunities for persons over the age of 50.

Lincoln County Enterprise Development Corp., Ivanhoe, "Organizational Board Training and Outcome-Based Evaluation"

Lincoln County Enterprise Development Corp., Ivanhoe, "Organizational Board Training and Outcome-Based Evaluation - Part 2"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to improve the skills, abilities, and effectiveness of the board and staff.

Lutheran Social Service, Minneapolis, "Iftiin Somali School Liaison"

A Somali School Liaison will work to improve relationships among East African students, their parents, teachers, and the community in the Marshall area.

Luverne Child Guide

A project to coordinate children with activities in order to increase their developmental assets.

Marshall Adult Basic Education Program, Marshall, "6th Annual Cultural Diversity Conference"

A regional conference to showcase best-practice projects for newcomers in our communities.

Marshall Area Fine Arts Council, Marshall, "Organizational Support and Marketing"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to build internal operating infrastructure.

Marshall Area Stage Company, Lynd, "Data Consolidation and 501(c) Accounting Improvements"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to organize office and accounting procedures.

Marshall ECI Vision to Action Training

Training & technical assistance to facilitate the Marshall early childhood coalition in its vision/action/strategic planning.

McLeod County Historical Society, Hutchinson, "McLeod Cty Historical Society Endowment Fund"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to promote the organization and build its endowment.

Meeker McLeod Sibley Community Health Services, Hutchinson, "Minnesota Living Well-Elder Friendly Communities"

MentorWorks Too-Kinship, Renville, "MentorWorks Too - Kinship - Year 3"

A program that provides mentor relationships, referral information, and support services for families in crisis.

Milan Village Arts School , Milan, "Board Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance for board development, strategic planning, and website develoment.

Minnesota Agricultural Rural Leaders, Marshall, " MARL Seminar"

A three-day seminar on rural policy development with an emphasis on policy and issues that impact new immigrants and cultural diversity in rural communities.

Minnesota Council on Foundations, "Annual Membership"

Promote philanthropic practices and principles of grant making.

Minnesota Inventors Congress, Redwood Falls, "2004 Minnesota Inventors Congress Sponsorship"

A conference that showcases new inventions and promotes the spirit of invention and innovation.

Minnesota Machinery Museum, Hanley Falls, "Organizational Development"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance for planning and organizational development.

Minnesota Rural Partners, Redwood Falls, "2004 Minnesota Rural Summit"

A 3-day conference that focuses on business and job creation.

Minnesota Technology, Inc., Hutchinson, "Lean Manufacturing"

A regional training event in Montevideo to teach lean manufacturing principles to strengthen the non-agricultural economy of southwest Minnesota.

Minnesota Technology, Inc., Hutchinson, "Lean Manufacturing"

Regional training events held in Redwood Falls to teach lean manufacturing principles to strengthen the non-agricultural economy of southwest Minnesota.

Minnesota Valley Lutheran Church, Madison, "Parish Nurse"

Parish nurse program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Granite Falls, "6th Annual Employer's Seminar"

A seminar to improve business practices in southwest Minnesota.

$1,000

Minnesota West Community and Technical College Center, Marshall, "7th Annual Violence Prevention Workshop"

A conference to address issues of violence and intervention as it relates to minority cultures.

Minnesota West Scholarship & Development Foundation, Granite Falls, "Finding Alumni"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance to build an alumni database to grow donor services.

MN Child Care Resource & Referral Network, St. Paul, "Teach and Retain - Year 2"

Scholarships and incentives to improve quality and decrease turnover in the child care field in southwest Minnesota.

Montevideo Community Education, "Early Childhood Initiative - Montevideo Coalition Activities"

Funds to help the early childhood coalition accomplish their vision for the youngest children and their families in Montevideo.

Montevideo Community Education, "Montevideo Early Childhood Initiative Promotional and Educational Activities"

Resources to develop the Montevideo early childhood coalition.

Montevideo Economic Development Authority, "Diversity Leadership Day"

Cultural diversity education for business employers, employees, and customers.

Nonprofit Management Institute

Resources to prepare and conduct the NP Institute for nonprofit organizations in southwest Minnesota.

Nonprofit Management Institute

Resources to prepare and conduct the NP Institute and conveneing events for nonprofit organizations in southwest Minnesota.

North American Water Office, Lake Elmo, "60 MW Aggregation"

Start up assistance for two 30MW aggregations of community-owned wind electrical generational sites.

Our Redeemers Lutheran Church, Benson, "Parish Nurse"

Parish nurse program that pomotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

PACT 4 Families Collaborative, Willmar, "Brain Builders: Minds Under Construction Conference"

A regional event to educate 300 professionals about brain development and the factors that influence it.

PACT 4 Families Collaborative, Willmar, "Willmar Early Childhood Initiative Promotional and Educational Activities"

Resources to develop the Willmar early childhood coalition.

PACT 4 Families Collaborative, Willmar, "Early Childhood Initiative - Willmar Community Coordinator"

A contract for services with the local coordinator of the Willmar Early Childhood Coalition.

Page Education Foundation, Minneapolis, "Page Scholars"

Scholarships, mentors, and community service opportunities for students of color in southwest Minnesota.

Peace United Methodist Church, Pipestone, "Parish Nurse"

Parish Nurse Program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

Pioneer Public TV, Appleton, "Digital Transmitting System"

A regional impact grant to support the digital broadcasting conversion to open new delivery and programming opportunities.

Pipestone-Edgerton Child Guide - Year 2

This project connects elementary-age children to community activities and opportunities in an effort to increase their developmental assets.

Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Spicer, "Barn Renovation"

A regional impact grant to renovated the barn to provide an all-weather gathering space for large groups.

Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Spicer, "Environmental Education - Year III"

Environmental education and outdoor recreational opportunities for people of all ages with an emphasis on intergenerational programming.

Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Spicer, "Connecting Generations and Cultures through Living History"

An intergenerational project that immerses participants in hands-on experiences with the technology and history of a previous time period.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Willmar, "Parish Nurse - Transitional Funding"

Parish nurse program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

Redwood County Volunteers, Redwood Falls, "Spring and Fall Clean-up Days"

Volunteers help senior citizens and disabled residents with chores.

Ridgewater College, Willmar, "Entrepreneurial Assistance"

Scholarship assistance to student entrepreneurs.

Regional Economic Development Initiative Planning

A comprehensive strategic plan for the SWMF Regional Economic Development Initiative.

Renewable Energy Consultants

This project will provide consultant expertise in the area of renewable energy for the Foundation and our constituents.

Sacred Heart Area Historical Society, "Building Community Relationships and Volunteerism"

As part of the Nonprofit Management Institute, technical assistance for strategic planning and volunteer development.

SWMF Annual Event

Southwest MN Foundation - Blandin Community Leadership Award

Leadership award presented to Blandin alumnus Gustavo Estrada of Marshall to support the Marshall Minority Advocate Program and Big Buddies Program.

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, "Small Business Development Center - Year 3"

A partnership between Southwest Minnesota State University and the Southwest Minnesota Foundation to provide business development, assistance and training programs to businesses.

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, "Senior College Transition Funding"

Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, "Rural Writer's Festival"

A regional impact grant to host a national rural writers' festival to promote literacy and celebrate rural heritage.

Summit on Renewable Energy

Southwest MN Housing Partnership, Slayton, "Manufactured Home Park Cooperative Project"

A project to enhance living conditions for residents in manufactured home parks.

Southwest MN Private Industry Council, Inc., Marshall, "2nd Annual Regional Economic Summit"

A conference to increase awarenenss, provide data, and develop tools to address the critical economic issues facing southwest Minnesota.

Southwest Regional Development Comm.-Reg 8, Slayton, "Murray County Early Childhood Initiative Promotional and Educational Activities"

Development resources to assist the Murray County Early Childhood Coalition.

Southwest Regional Development Comm.-Reg 8, Slayton, "Early Childhood Initiative - Murray County Coalition Activities"

Funds to help the early childhood coalition accomplish their vision for the youngest children and their families in Murray County.

Southwest Regional Development Comm.-Reg 8, Slayton, "5th Annual Cultural Diversity Conference"

Scholarships and sponsorship for a conference to address cultural competency.

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative, Marshall, "Junior Achievement of SW/WC Minnesota - Year 2 and 3"

St. Francis Xavier Church, Windom, "Parish Nurse"

Parish nursing program that pomotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

The Church of St. Adrian, Adrian, "Parish Nurse - Year 2"

Parish nursing program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

The Connection, Canby, "After School Programs"

The United Methodist Church, Luverne, "Parish Nurse - Year 3"

Parish nurse program that promotes health and wellness through education, counsel, and advocacy services.

United Way of Kandiyohi County, Willmar, "Youth As Resources - Year 2"

United Way of Kandiyohi County, Willmar, "Early Childhood Initiative - Willmar Area Coalition Activities"

A project to assist the local early childhood coalition in accomplishing action towards their agreed upon vision for youngest children and their families in Willmar.

West Central Regional Sustainable Dev. Partnership, Morris, "Health Care Purchasing Alliance"

A project to help small, medium, and large sized employers and farm families form a "healthcare purchasing group."

Western Community Action, Inc., Marshall, "Early Childhood Initiative - Marshall Coalition Activities"

Western Community Action, Inc., Marshall, "Marshall Early Childhood Initiative Promotional & Educational Activities"

Western Community Action, Inc., Marshall, "Early Childhood Initiative - Marshall Community Coordinator"

A contract for services with the local coordinator of the Marshall early childhood coalition.

Worthington Community Education - Dist 518, "Early Childhood Initiative - Worthington Community Coordinator"

A local coordinator to serve as the "point person" for coalition planning and activities, and as a liaison to the SWMF.

Worthington International Festival, Worthington, "10th Annual International Festival"