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The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents some 30,000 members in more than 240 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. 

For more than 35 years, the South Dakota AFP chapter has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. Our members have access to a rich network of people with varied experience and perspectives.

With your AFP membership, you’ll not only experience immediate benefits but also acquire skills, knowledge and insights about fundraising that will serve you for the rest of your career.

 

AFP South Dakota is proud to be a 2025 AFP Ten Star Gold Chapter

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AFP SD thanks our 2025-'26 sponsors

BLACK HILLS NETWORKING
 

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Our next Black Hills networking event is Thursday, February 19, at 8:30 a.m. MT at Fork Real Community Café, 507 Main Street, Suite 101, Rapid City. 
  • Thursday, February 19, 8:30 a.m. MT
  • Fork Real Community Café, 507 Main Street, Suite 101, Rapid City.

SIOUX FALLS NETWORKING

Our next Sioux Falls Third Thursday Networking gathering is set for Thursday, February 19 at 8:30 a.m. CT. We will meet at the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation at 200 N. Cherapa Place. Jessica Wells will offer a presentation on Navigating Difficult Donor Conversations.
  • Thursday, February 19, 8:30 a.m. CT
  • Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, 200 N. Cherapa Place, Sioux Falls

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