Program Partners
Many partners who believe a strong nonprofit sector is critical to the vitality of our state have come together with The Fund Raising School and CFRE International to make the South Dakota Nonprofit Capacity Building program possible.
South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF)
SDCF has established strong relationships with nonprofit organizations across the state over the past 30 years. SDCF is a leader and trusted resource for nonprofits in South Dakota, and provides one-on-one capacity building to grantees and prospective grantees as a natural part of their support of nonprofit leaders.
The Numad Group
The Numad Group is a communications and fundraising firm that provides a full-service approach to developing creative solutions for advancing nonprofit organizations. The company applies its unique, innovative approach to advancement to elevate the missions of nonprofits—from elementary and secondary schools to colleges and universities, religious organizations, art centers, museums, and other community agencies.
South Dakota Gives
South Dakota Gives is a volunteer-led effort to promote philanthropy and generosity across the state of South Dakota. The annual South Dakota Day of Giving is the organization’s signature event.
Rural Philanthropy Institute
The Rural Philanthropy Institute supports research, understanding, promotion and the role of philanthropy. The organization conducts research, facilitates conversations, and hosts gatherings that promote the understanding and role of philanthropy in society.
Bush Foundation
The Bush Foundation invests in great ideas and the people who power them in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.
Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation (SFCF)
Standing as a catalyst for good, SFCF connects donors, nonprofits and civic partners to help develop creative solutions for the Sioux Falls area's most complex challenges, driving important social impact and building meaningful change through philanthropy.
The Larson Family Foundation
The Larson Family Foundation is a grant making foundation created by the Larson Family to share its good fortune with the people of South Dakota. The focus of the Foundation's grant making is to help people in need to achieve a better quality of life. The main emphasis of grants to be awarded will be to fulfill basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter and education.
Host Sites
Host sites that have generously provided space and other support for this program include:
Dakota Wesleyan University
Western Dakota Technical Institute
University of South Dakota Community College for Sioux Falls