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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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SIOUX FALLS NETWORKING

Our next Sioux Falls Third Thursday Networking gathering is set for Thursday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m. CT. We will meet at the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation at 200 N. Cherapa Place. Our special guest will be Rick Weber from the Children’s Home Foundation who will share Reflections and Lessons Learned from an old (retiring) fundraiser.
  • Thursday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. CT
  • Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, 200 N. Cherapa Place, Sioux Falls
    BLACK HILLS NETWORKING
    Our next Black Hills networking mixer is set for Thursday, May 15, at 8:30 a.m. MT at the 5th Street Dunn Bros. (next to Aspen Federal Credit Union). 
    • Thursday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. MT
    • Dunn Bros. 4956 5th St., Rapid City
      ANNUAL CONFERENCE
      Plan now to join us for the 2025 SD Philanthropy Summit - An AFP SD Annual State Conference (previously celebrated under the name National Philanthropy Day), Sept. 17-19, 2025 in Pierre, South Dakota.

      Stay tuned for more details! Contact Hans Nelson, SD AFP Board Vice President with any questions.

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