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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

August

Open Discussion - Nonprofit Roundtable - What topics or questions are burning that you want perspective on?

Thursday, August 20, at 8:30 a.m. MT.

September

Donor Software Panel - Learn about a variety of nonprofit CRM systems from those that use it day in and day out

Donor Software Highlights: Blackbaud-Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang, Engage, and more!

Thursday, September 17, 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 

August

Building Buzz a Budget

Shelly Johnson, DakotAbilities Director of Development

Thursday, August 20, at 8:30 a.m. CT.

September

Board Engagement Approaches That Actually Work

Emma Shears, Owner/CEO Innovative NonProfit (INP)

Thursday, September 17, at 8:30 a.m. CT.

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