Investing in community Community Appeals process helps direct fundraising
In every corner of our city, you can find evidence of the impact of the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Community Appeals program. On the north side of town, Special Olympics of South Dakota makes its home in a large red and white building that is the result of a successful 2014 Community Appeals campaign. Head east and you'll find Great Bear Recreation Area and the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, two nature areas that were preserved and improved in part due to investments from local businesses via Community Appeals. And right in the heart of the city, the DakotAbilities Longfellow Center showcases what can happen when a community comes together to repurpose a historic school building.
Community Appeals serves as a trusted guide for local businesses considering investments in community agencies. The purpose of the program is to qualify and provide for orderly scheduling of capital fund drives for non-profit organizations and accredited. . .
Are you "living your mission" at work, in your community or in your neighborhood? It's a question that will confront attendees at the Crossroads Summit on August 17. This is the fourth installment of the biannual event hosted by our Young Professionals Network. This year's theme is "Living Your Mission." It should be an amazing event with speakers and content valuable to all of us.
How can I best make an investment in my community? What is my responsibility of service? Am I giving back in a way that aligns with my personal values and interests?
No matter if you are a young person just launching your career, an established professional, or. . .
