Enhancing Access
By enhancing access to philanthropy through The Giving Depot, we are advancing our commitment to providing nonprofits with the tools and support they need to succeed.
Philanthropy should be easily accessible for anyone with a generous heart. That's why we created The Giving Depot — a place where nonprofits and donors connect to help build the future of our community.

Sioux Falls is so uniquely generous, and has such a robust community of nonprofits doing amazing work, that it can be a challenge to keep up with the most pressing needs and opportunities. To help bridge this gap, the Community Foundation created The Giving Depot, an online bulletin board that showcases the amazing and innovative work that nonprofits are doing across the community. Over the last year, we've watched this initiative grow and blossom into a vibrant landscape of worthy causes and enthusiastic donors.
At the heart of The Giving Depot are nonprofits — they post what they are working on and communicate their present needs so that donors can connect with new ideas and opportunities for generosity.
"Any opportunity we have to connect donors with EmBe’s mission and the positive impact we’re making is a win for us,” said Rachel Fiegen, donor engagement & events coordinator for EmBe. “The Giving Depot is a great example of that."
"The Giving Depot has been a wonderful way to bring attention to our program as well as to our needs – which are primarily volunteers and funds to recruit, train, and support those volunteers," said Stacey Tieszen, executive director for Sioux Falls CASA. "We've greatly benefited from this simple avenue to share with potential donors what we do, why we do it and how they can help."
“We’re here to inspire the spirit of philanthropy, and that’s the essence of The Giving Depot,” said Mary Kolsrud, the Foundation’s chief philanthropy officer. “It's a one-stop-shop where individuals and families can make a difference in the lives of others, and where they can experience the joy of giving in an accessible way.”
The Community Foundation stands as a champion for philanthropy in all forms. From seasoned grant makers to those just starting out on their philanthropic journey, The Giving Depot is a valuable resource to keep tabs on what the nonprofit community in our area is working on.