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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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Black Hills 

Black Hills networking events are held at Fork Real Community Café

507 Main Street, Suite 101, Rapid City

February

BH Works: Direct Mail Campaigns Best Practices

Thursday, Feb. 19, at 8:30 a.m. MT.

March

Intro to Nonprofit 360: Presented by Emma Shears, Innovative NonProfit

Thursday, March. 19, at 8:30 a.m. MT.


Sioux Falls

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

200 N. Cherapa Place., Sioux Falls 

February

Jessica Wells: Navigating Difficult Donor Conversations

Thursday, February 19, at 8:30 a.m.

March

Dane Bloch: Metrics that Truly Matter and How to Use Them With Leadership

Thursday, March 19, at 8:30 a.m. CT.


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