Listen "Impact That Spreads – With Tim Penny of SMIF"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, host John Monson sits down with Tim Penny, President of SMIF, to explore how long-term, place-based philanthropy is reshaping southern Minnesota. From early childhood support to rural entrepreneurship and workforce development, SMIF’s programs are planting seeds of progress across communities. Tim shares the importance of partnership, local trust, and flexible funding that meets people where they are.
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