SDPB BISON CAMPAIGN

Why the Bison Campaign?

Much like the bison, SDPB is strong, bold, and resilient. The $2 million Bison Campaign allows SDPB to:

  • Stabilize current operations, giving us the opportunity to innovate and rebuild strategically.
  • Protect SDPB as an essential service, ensuring South Dakotans everywhere have free access to trusted information.
  • Reimagine a more sustainable future for SDPB.

Campaign Goal: $2 million, with gifts identified by 10/31/25
Gift Deadline: Gifts paid anytime prior to 6/30/26

Public broadcasting connects South Dakota.

From live legislative coverage and life-saving emergency alerts to trusted journalism and local documentaries, SDPB keeps our state informed and connected. It is a critical part of the South Dakota landscape.

Now, that connection is at risk.

Congress voted to eliminate federal funding for public broadcasting, cutting $2.3 million from SDPB’s annual budget and putting its future at serious risk.

The impact is devastating.

SDPB must cut 21 positions, about 25% of the staff. This threatens everything you have helped us build and means fewer South Dakota stories reach you, leaving local voices unheard and gutting your access to trusted information.

This is our moment. Will you stand with us?

We are launching the Bison Campaign to protect SDPB’s future, but we can’t do it alone. Your leadership gift gives us the opportunity to stabilize current operations and rebuild strategically, protecting public broadcasting in South Dakota for generations to come.

WAYS TO GIVE

To make an even greater impact while not touching your bank account, consider one of the following tax-smart giving vehicles. Many people choose to give from their assets – stocks, Qualified Charitable Distributions from their IRA, and grants from their Donor-Advised Fund – to see even larger tax savings.

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Mail A Payment:

FRIENDS OF SDPB
PO BOX 5000
Sioux Falls, SD 57117

More Ways to Support SDPB

Your support doesn’t always look like phoning in a gift or giving online. Gifts don’t always come in the form of a check either. There are lots of ways you can support public broadcasting – choose the method that is right for you.

Passport

SDPB and PBS have a library of thousands of hours of your favorite programs. Become a Passport member and start streaming today!

NPR+

Do you love NPR? Do you listen to Podcasts? If you answered, “Yes!” to either question, NPR+ is for you!

Real Estate

If you have a real estate asset that is costing you money or not being utilized, donating it is a great way to give back and you may even claim a significant tax deduction!

Donate a Vehicle

Do you have a vehicle that needs a new home? Whether it drives or not, it can help support SDPB

Personal Assets

You can help build up our community chest by donating your personal treasures to SDPB

Give a Memorial

Make a gift in honor or in memory of someone you love