Downtown Owatonna

Our Vision for the Region

Southern Minnesota will be a prosperous and growing region with vibrant communities, innovative and successful economies, and engaged and valued citizens.

Our Mission

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is a regional development and philanthropic organization that fosters economic and community vitality in 20 counties of southern Minnesota through a culture of collaboration and partnership.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We embrace diversity in all its forms and seek equity and inclusion as organizational values. As regional leaders, we are committed to being proactive in engaging with diverse populations to ensure a thriving region.

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Our Core Values

  • Community: The people of southern Minnesota drive our work. We strive for diverse and inclusive communities.

  • Collaboration: We seek to collaborate broadly and actively foster new partnerships in the region and state.

  • Stewardship: We will be wise stewards of resources to maintain sustainable philanthropic support for our region.

  • Responsiveness: We will be active listeners and respond to the diverse needs of our region.

  • Integrity: We expect honest and ethical behavior of SMIF Board, Management Team, Staff and the clients our resources serve.

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