“We watched Sesame Street and it was wonderful. If only the world could be a better place like Sesame Street! We have 11 grandchildren. Some of them are young and I send the information to their parents. It’s a whole new generation, and I’m excited there are programs to support kids, especially all SDPB’s doing to help them learn online and during these difficult times.” - Andy & Barb Knight, Rapid City Sound Vision Co-Chairs
SDPB’s Sound Vision Campaign is a multi-year effort that has helped build studios, expand local journalism, enhance programming, and create outreach events South Dakotans trust and enjoy. SDPB’s ability to be the feet-on-the-ground source of information is vital. We are generating stories and news specific to your life. We are involved in the communities we serve, understanding that South Dakota is more than three big dots on the map. The leadership phase of the Sound Vision Campaign has raised over $12.2 million towards the $13 million goal. The campaign goal is broken down in three parts: • $1 million for facility upgrades • $2 million to expand the reporting team and develop new programs • $10 million for our endowment.
Now We are Asking You to Help Meet Our Goal by Making a Matching Gift. Your gift will inspire your neighbors and colleagues to join you in giving to the Sound Vision Campaign. And because of the generosity of a group of SDPB donors, the first $125,000 in gifts towards the public phase of Sound Vision will be matched! Please do not miss this unique opportunity to help SDPB build community not one, but two stories at a time and double the impact of your gift.
To make a matching gift supporting the Sound Vision Campaign, visit: SDPB.org/SoundVision or use the envelope in this magazine. To make a multi-year pledge, please contact the Friends Development team by phone at 800-333-0789 or by email at Friends@SDPB.org
Friends of SDPB Establishes Endowment with Watertown Area Community Foundation
The Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting is pleased to announce a partnership with the Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) establishing an endowment account. The endowment with WACF enables SDPB donors from northeast South Dakota to keep their dollars locally within their community. “We are honored to welcome the Friends of SDPB Fund to the 24
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Watertown Area Community Foundation,” says Jan DeBerg, WACF Executive Director. “Whether you enjoy watching sports, the arts, or educational programming, a gift to this fund is another way to support your passion. South Dakota Public Broadcasting has been a longtime staple for many television viewers. This endowment fund ensures optimum local programming for generations to come.” “As a Watertown native, I am glad that we can partner with
the Watertown Area Community Foundation,” says Ryan Howlett, Chief Executive Officer of Friends of SDPB. “It is a wonderful community, and SDPB is happy to add to the vitality of Codington County and the surrounding area.” In addition to WACF, Friends of SDPB has established endowment funds at the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, the South Dakota Community Foundation, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation and SDPB’s private foundation.
