How to Give

The support of alumni and friends of South Dakota State University is one of the things that makes our university great.  Each year more than 10,000 donors support the students, faculty and programs at SDSU.  In the fall of 2009, enrollment at South Dakota State University reached 12,376.  This could not have been possible without talented and energetic supporters helping to drive this success through programs like the Jackrabbit Guarantee.

There are many options to show your support for the students, faculty and programs at SDSU.  Our annual giving fund, the Greater State Fund, provides deans and department heads with the financial resources their respective programs need to succeed.  The Greater State fund also provides scholarships and direct support to students in every college at South Dakota State University.

Well informed donors know of the benefits and tax advantages of giving through planned and estate gifts.  The SDSU Foundation has professional staff to guide donors through the process of establishing estate and other planned gifts.  Planned gifts even have the potential to provide donors with current income while providing future support for SDSU through charitable annuities and charitable trusts.  To find out more about the opportunities available for you and for South Dakota State University through planned giving, contact Jeff Nelson.

Donations to annual and endowed scholarships provide immediate and direct support to the students of South Dakota State University.  The young people of our state and region are one of the most valuable economic resources we can invest in.  It is through their success that our university will continue to prosper and provide critical opportunities to the future generations of our state.  These young talented people will also contribute to the economic success of our state and our communities.  The Jackrabbit Guarantee program continues to give our students the competitive advantage they need to be successful in their education and enter the workforce as strong allies of SDSU.  Your support of the Jackrabbit Guarantee program is critical to ensure its continued success.

If you would like to support any of these or other areas at South Dakota State University, contact one of our staff members or visit our secure online giving form.