Changing the way capital reaches communities
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We share all the stories and news about great ideas and people who power them in our region.
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Boosting the Workforce
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The Southwest Initiative Foundation’s new Employer Resource Network helps solve everyday issues, from transportation needs to confidence gaps, in order to keep the region’s employees on the job
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Always Seeking
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Bush Fellows Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy have made the Minnesota-based Ragamala Dance Company into an international bridge builder
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New Staff, New Roles and More
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A lot has been happening this spring and summer! We’re thrilled to share some staff news with you that includes new people, new positions and some familiar faces in new roles. We have six new people that have joined our terrific team since March. Two of those people fill brand-new roles – grantmaking officers located in North Dakota and South Dakota. Keep reading on our website to learn more and get to know our staff.
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Philanthropy's Role in Systems Change
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Jen Ford Reedy, was recently invited to share a stage with others at the Aspen Ideas Festival.
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Celebrating John Otterlei
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John joined the Foundation in 2008 and has played a critical role in helping us realize our mission.
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A RAD-ical Solution
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Without clear options to revitalize small-town grocery access, a North Dakota community created its own
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Branching Out
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Family Tree Clinic has broadened its scope of services and its regional impact by helping transgender people get the hormone care they need
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Congratulations to the 2022 Bush Fellows
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Meet this remarkable group of committed leaders who have big dreams for their communities.
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Who Leads in Minnesota?
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Leaders shape our institutions and our collective experiences. How do we know if they are representative of and responsive to the diverse communities that they employ and serve?
