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We welcome media inquiries and have a talented team of philanthropy experts who can provide helpful information for journalists. Our stories also are available for reprint with permission for media outlets. 

Reach out to Jacqueline Palfy, VP of Communications, with all media requests at jpalfy@sfacf.org or call 605-336-7055. 

Community Insights: Capital Campaigns

Capital campaigns are booming right now, and it can be hard for your clients to determine which ones they want to support. The Community Foundation is here to help.

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Crypto is Back

Cryptocurrency markets are buzzing once again and the recent surge in value is prompting more individuals to consider donating Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to charitable causes.

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Case Study: Transitioning a Private Foundation

As donors’ needs change over time, the complexities of a standalone foundation don’t always continue to make sense. In these situations, a donor advised fund can offer a simpler experience and advantages over a private foundation.

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Spring 2024 Newsletter

This spring, we celebrate philanthropy in our community through the generous vision of artists, a project to help restore the Big Sioux River, a new program to train mental health professionals, and more.

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Empowering Generations of Women

Women from across the area recently gathered at the Washington Pavilion to celebrate how far women’s rights have advanced over the past 100 years, and to acknowledge how far they have yet to go.

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Reviving the River

One local organization works to use the power of photography and mapping to lay the groundwork for restoration efforts along the banks of the Big Sioux.

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