Foundation News & Insights
Connecting Community for Good: A Recap of the Black Hills Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Nonprofit leaders, funders, elected officials, and community partners from across the Black Hills came together in Rapid City for a day of learning, dialogue, and connection. Hosted by the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the Summit created space for honest conversations about shared challenges, emerging opportunities, and the power of cross-sector collaboration to strengthen our region.
Leadership in This Time: Insights from Nonprofit Summit
Executives from organizations across the Black Hills shared insights on overcoming adversity, boosting staff morale and workplace sustainability during an afternoon panel at the Nonprofit Leadership Summit hosted by JTVF in Rapid City, SD, in November 2025.
Practical Tips on Engaging with South Dakota Office Holders
Demystifying what it takes to build relationships with office holders through early and regular contact, the role metrics play with lawmakers, and the importance of follow up with them. During a recent nonprofit summit held by the John T. Vucurevich Foundation,...
Partnerships: Non-profits, government and the case for collaboration for better outcomes
South Dakota’s small population means that most residents, especially West River, are one or two degrees removed from each other. That closeness, said Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun, is what makes the state so special. Those relationships have “really been the key...
JTVF Announces 2026 Community Education Series
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is pleased to announce its 2026 series of free public education events, including Poverty and Cliff Effect Escape Room experiences. The learning experiences are free and open to the public and intended for community members,...
Commentary: State-funded preschool could slow South Dakota’s prison growth
Take it from Bill Janklow: State-funded preschool could slow South Dakota’s prison growth Originally published in South Dakota SearchlightJanuary 9, 2026 “Do we spend the money when they’re so young so they have the chance to become good productive citizens, or do...