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2025
SDARL appreciates the tremendous support of our alumni in the 2024 Ag Leaders Give campaign. Together, we raised over $258,000 to advance SDARL’s mission to develop, inspire, and connect leaders for agriculture and rural communities.
SDARL graduates will receive a letter in the mail with details about the 2025 Ag Leaders Give campaign. This year, our focus shifts from dollars raised to participation. Our goal is to increase the percentage of SDARL alumni who give annually, because every gift matters.
Your letter will have complete details on making a donation, or click below for our secure online donation form. The Ag Leaders Give campaign concludes on December 31, 2025. Thank you for being part of this growing tradition of giving—because when Ag Leaders Give, our entire state grows stronger.
2024 CAMPAIGN
The inaugural Ag Leaders Give campaign concluded
with over $258,000 in donations!
SDARL is extremely grateful for the support of our alumni and friends who made the 2024 Ag Leaders Give campaign a success! With an initial goal of $250,000, support for SDARL has reached over $258,000 in donations and pledges through January 2025. This completes the first year of what will become our annual Ag Leaders Give campaign. Ongoing alumni support of SDARL at any amount is greatly appreciated as our program grows with each new class of leaders. All funds raised will support future classes of the SDARL leadership program and our vision of "Engaged Leadership for a Vibrant South Dakota!"
$258,483 in Contributions and Pledges through January 2025
Donations by SDARL Class
LEADERBOARDS
Participation by SDARL Class
By the Numbers
Class I: with the highest overall donations at over $55,000
Class II: taking the lead in participation with 100% (all 28 classmates) making a donation in any amount
Support: with 230 out of 326 SDARL graduates participating, SDARL received campaign support from 71% of alumni
Leadership: Every SDARL class was represented by one or more classmates on the Task Force to lead the effort in reaching all alumni
Impact: Twenty-two graduates offered pledges over multiple years (not included in campaign total), extending their support for SDARL
Ag Leaders Give Task Force
Class I
Kirk Schaunaman, Chair
Todd Bushong
Class II
Walt Bones
Craig Dybedahl
Amy Freeburg
Class III
Brad Sanderson
Bob Thaler
Class IV
Kevin Jaspers
Bill Slovek
Class V
Nicolien Hammink
Class VI
Marlin Nilsson
Class VII
Kevin Moe
Class VIII
Will Haugen
Class IX
Peggy Bieber
Chad Nelsen
Class X
Heidi Zwinger
Class XI
Corey Chicoine
Stacia Even
Tanya Torguson
For SDARL
Lori Cope
Janelle Booth
Jennifer Henrie (Class IX)
Mailing Address
SDARL Attn: Janelle Booth
SDSU Berg Agricultural Hall 159
Box 2207
Brookings, SD 57007
Online Donations
Commodity Donations
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Your support matters.
SDARL receives no direct dollars from the state or federal governments. The leadership program is funded by investments made to the SDARL Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 corporation. It costs well over $25,000 for one person to complete the program. Participants pay less than 20% of the cost, with the remainder provided by alumni giving and corporate sponsors.
SDARL is supported by those with a passion for developing leaders who keep South Dakota agriculture and rural communities thriving!
Planned Giving & Estate Gifts
Planned giving often represents the opportunity to make the largest contribution of your life to a cause you care about. This practice can not only change the financial landscape of the organization but it is also a great way to preserve your legacy.
A planned gift is one of the most impactful ways you can support SDARL's critical leadership work. You may be able to save on taxes, receive income for life, or enjoy other financial benefits - all while helping to keep South Dakota strong for years to come.
SDARL offers many options for planned giving. We work with donors privately and confidentially to develop options for planned giving that meet your needs and goals.