SEPTEMBER 28, 2022:
The South Dakota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized three Pierre residents for their years of philanthropy work.
Scott and Julia Jones were selected as the 2022 Outstanding Philanthropists. Scott says his first capital investment pledge was for $300.
He says the couple is moving toward a new phase of contributing to their favorite groups.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Stephanie Judson, President and CEO of the South Dakota Community Foundation, was honored as the 2022 Outstanding Fundraising Professional. She says the award isn’t about her.
Judson says giving is a very personal endeavor.
The philanthropy awards were given out yesterday (Sept. 27, 2022) as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2022 National Philanthropy Day conference in Pierre.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Also recognized this year are:
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The city of Alcester, nestled in the rolling hills of Union County, South Dakota, is being honored as the 2022 Outstanding Philanthropic Community. AFP SD is recognizing the city for its innumerable acts of significant and widespread philanthropic support through its all-volunteer fire department and EMS service, its community center, its community foundation and other philanthropic efforts.
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Journey Group Construction is being recognized as AFP SD’s 2022 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation. The Sioux Falls-based firm has provided more than 200 gifts over 32 years of giving, supporting health care, education and community causes while benefitting thousands of lives.
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The Student United Way Huron Youth Leadership Council is being recognized with AFP SD’s 2022 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award. The widely respected and well-known youth council offers opportunities to build strong leadership and engage the next generation of civic-minded community members.
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AFP SD is honoring Rod Fouberg and the late Glenna Fouberg of Aberdeen with its 2022 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award. Rod, the longtime CEO and Chair of Dacotah Bank, and Glenna, an educator for 38 years, are known for donating their time and resources to numerous community projects across their city and state.
AFP SD will also present awards to its 2021 winners, who were initially honored during a virtual conference in November 2021. Those honorees are the late Ray Hillenbrand of Rapid City, Robin Prunty of Avera Health in Sioux Falls, KBACK Radio of Sioux Falls, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. High Country of Rapid City and the City of Faulkton.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022:
Three Pierre residents are on the list of this year’s honorees for the South Dakota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Scott and Julia Jones of Pierre are being recognized as the 2022 Outstanding Philanthropists. The couple have provided financial commitments to 44 nonprofit organizations, led several campaign efforts and served on countless boards. Additionally, Scott Jones is CEO of Delta Dental, which was recognized by AFP in 2016 as South Dakota’s Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation.
Stephanie Judson of Pierre is the President and CEO of the South Dakota Community Foundation. She’s being honored as the 2022 Outstanding Fundraising Professional. Since 2013, Judson has led the growth of the foundation’s staff from 5 to 17 and grown assets to more than $800 million, all while maintaining the organization’s original vision and culture.
The philanthropy awards will be given out Tuesday (Sept. 27, 2022) as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2022 National Philanthropy Day conference in Pierre.
Pictured L-R: Julia and Scott Jones; Vona Johnson, Missouri Shores former Board Member; Sarah Reinhart, Missouri Shores Executive Director; Stephanie Judson, SDCF President & CEO.
Also being recognized this year are:
- The city of Alcester, nestled in the rolling hills of Union County, South Dakota, is being honored as the 2022 Outstanding Philanthropic Community. AFP SD is recognizing the city for its innumerable acts of significant and widespread philanthropic support through its all-volunteer fire department and EMS service, its community center, its community foundation and other philanthropic efforts.
- Journey Group Construction is being recognized as AFP SD’s 2022 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation. The Sioux Falls-based firm has provided more than 200 gifts over 32 years of giving, supporting health care, education and community causes while benefitting thousands of lives.
- The Student United Way Huron Youth Leadership Council is being recognized with AFP SD’s 2022 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award. The widely respected and well-known youth council offers opportunities to build strong leadership and engage the next generation of civic-minded community members.
- AFP SD is honoring Rod Fouberg and the late Glenna Fouberg of Aberdeen with its 2022 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award. Rod, the longtime CEO and Chair of Dacotah Bank, and Glenna, an educator for 38 years, are known for donating their time and resources to numerous community projects across their city and state.
- AFP SD will also present awards to its 2021 winners, who were initially honored during a virtual conference in November 2021. Those honorees are the late Ray Hillenbrand of Rapid City, Robin Prunty of Avera Health in Sioux Falls, KBACK Radio of Sioux Falls, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. High Country of Rapid City and the City of Faulkton.
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