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Registration is open for the 2026 South Dakota Philanthropy Summit in Rapid City, SD!

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Welcome!

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 2026 AFP Ten Star Gold Chapter & 2026 Idea Champion

Thank you to our 2026-2027 Sponsors!

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Black Hills 

Black Hills networking events are held at Fork Real Community Café

507 Main Street, Suite 101, Rapid City

June

The New Nonprofit Journey - Susan Dotson, Black Hills Children's Museum

Susan will share insights from leading a new organization with a team entirely new to fundraising, as they work toward building the museum.

Thursday, June 18, at 8:30 a.m. MT.

July

Giving from the Heart - and the Portfolio

SD AFP Black Hills Coffee Hour: South Dakota Community Foundation

Thursday, July 16, at 8:30 a.m. MT.

Beth Massa, Director of Foundation Relations, CFRE, Western South Dakota

Jamie Farmen, Senior Community Development Coordinator, CFRE, Central South Dakota

Most donors have more to give than they realize—and more options than a checkbook. Join South Dakota Community Foundation’s Beth Massa and Jamie Farmen for a conversation about how to ask different questions, unlock non-cash gifts, and be the connector your donors didn't know they needed.

Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls networking events are held at Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation

200 N. Cherapa Place., Sioux Falls 

June

Bethany Olson Burden - How Do You Evaluate if Your Event is Successful? Strategies for Fundraising Events and When to Phase Them Out

Thursday, June 18, at 8:30 a.m. CT.

July

Leslie Morrow, Alzheimer's Association - Storytelling that Feels Authentic and Compelling

Thursday, July 16, at 8:30 a.m. CT.

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