Prudent Investment Management

The ebbs and flows of the market require diligent analysis and constant oversight. SDCF's investments are managed to ensure strong, long-term results.

Investment Committee Goals

2. Provide steady stream of income to support charitable causes

Beneficial

3. Produce growth in the fund over time

BENEFITS of OUR INVESTMENT STRUCTURE

Partnering with SDCF gives donors the maximum tax benefit. Our public charity status allows for tax-free investment income, so your charitable gifts can make the largest possible impact.

Substantial

We are the largest and only statewide community foundation in South Dakota. Our pooled endowment allows us to access investments at a lower cost, which leads to higher net returns.

Knowledgeable

Investment Committee members are experienced business leaders who meet regularly to guide SDCF's investment strategy.

Efficient

Our administration fee is an industry low. Our staff files all grant, auditing and government reports.

Leadership

Foundation Staff

Denise Bowman Administrative Assistant Clay Cudmore Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, CPA, CMA

Jamie Farmen Community Development Coordinator & Marketing Manager, CFRE

Patrick Gallagher Community Development Coordinator

John T. Hanson Senior Accountant

Shelly Jund Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Beth Massa Director of Foundation Relations, CFRE

2022 Board of Directors

Kelly Nelson Scholarship Coordinator

Ginger Niemann Senior Program Officer

Crystal Ortbahn Grant Program Coordinator

Jennifer Schuetzle Accounting Clerk

Cassie Stoeser Controller

Jeff Veltkamp Director of Development, MBA, CFRE, CGPA

Karly Winter Operations & Compliance Manager, J.D.

Affiliate Partners

Elli Haerter Freedom Scholarship Program Coordinator

Brandy Drew Scholarship Program Specialist