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

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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 2026 AFP Ten Star Gold Chapter & 2026 Idea Champion

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Major Gifts Made Practical: Building and Strengthening a Major Gifts Program in Small Shops
Friday April 10, 2026
9:30 am - 1:30 PM
Pierre Chamber of Commerce

$20 for AFP South Dakota Members
$45 for non-members
Lunch included

Major gifts isn't just for large nonprofits with big teams. This practical, confidence-building session is designed specifically for small-shop nonprofits and development departments that want to start or strengthen a major gifts program - without burning out staff or over-complicating the work. This session is ideal for organizations that are unsure where to begin - or how to take their current efforts to the next level. 

Speakers:
Jamie Farmen, CFRE
Senior Community Development Coordinator, South Dakota Community Foundation
Kellie Yackley, CFRE
VP Of Community Giving, Avera Foundation
Becky Spoehr
Executive Director, Capitol Area United Way

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Black Hills 

Black Hills networking events are held at Fork Real Community Café

507 Main Street, Suite 101, Rapid City

April

Tour of the newly renovated Children's Home Society (Phase 1)

Date TBD

May

What is CFRE? - Panel Discussion featuring Beth Massa, Bailey Ellis, and Kathryn Henning

Date TBD

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.

Date TBD

Sioux Falls

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

200 N. Cherapa Place., Sioux Falls 

April

Amy Pokela: From Donor Lists to Donor Portfolios: Strategic Annual Giving Prospect Lists

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

May

Brian Bonde - Major Gifts Beyond the Ask: Relationship Building Before and After the Solicitation

Thursday, May 21, at 8:30 a.m. CT.

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.

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