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Preparing tomorrow’s leaders to boldly serve our state, communities, workplaces, and each other with compassion and courage.

South Dakota, USA
Joined April 2019
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Looking ahead to 2025, applications for #SuttonLeaders & #RuralPOWER open on February 1, 2025!🗓️ These FREE programs are designed to equip changemakers to lead through service and create lasting impact. Here’s to another year of empowering South Dakota leaders! Happy New Year!🥂
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🎊 As we bid farewell to 2024, we’re celebrating 5+ years of impact at the Billie Sutton Leadership Institute: ✅ 88 leaders mentored ✅ 9 nonprofits founded by leaders ✅ 17% of participants have sought public office ✅ 35+ South Dakota communities served
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“‘I am honored to join the Board of @ArtsMidwest as we help water the seeds of creativity and culture in our Upper Midwest region,’ said Zach.”
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Our team is feeling just as tired (and inspired!)✨ as we did after our Leadership & Legacy event last month. Your incredible generosity that night was so heartening, and today’s SOUTH DAKOTA DAY OF GIVING is no different! #ForSouthDakotaTired @forsouthdakota
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We’re loving everything about the SD Day of Giving as we make progress toward our #GivingTuesday fundraising goal! 🎉 Thanks to all who have already donated, and if you haven’t yet—now is the time to give! 💙 secure.actblue.com/donate/sl… #ForSouthDakotaProgress @forsouthdakota
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Throwback to the very first picture we ever posted!✨ It's our inaugural group of leaders at our first-ever event in 2019. Since then, we've worked with 6 cohorts & empowered 88 incredible individuals making an impact in our communities. #ForSouthDakotaYesterday @forsouthdakota
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🦬The @forsouthdakota buffalo needs a name! Here's some ideas. What do YOU think? #IveGotTheName 🔵DAKOTA: Strong, proud, & rooted in our shared history. 🟠BENNY THE BUFFALO: A friendly face for the SD Day of Giving. 🟢STAMPEDE: Representing the rush of people giving back today!
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🌟 This #GivingTuesday, we're channeling the strength and resilience of South Dakota’s iconic buffalo! 🦬 Together, we’re building a future of courageous leadership in our great state. 💻 Donate today: secure.actblue.com/donate/sl… #ForSouthDakotaMascot @forsouthdakota
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✨It's after midnight on SD's official Day of Giving but regardless of the hour, we're always committed to empowering leaders who make a difference in our state! 🕑 Your support tonight fuels tomorrow’s leaders. 💙 secure.actblue.com/donate/sl… #ForSouthDakota2am @forsouthdakota
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We are participating in tomorrow's @forsouthdakota Day of Giving this #GivingTuesday. Join us! #ForSouthDakota 💙💚🧡💛
PLATINUM TICKET TIME! From NOW until 12 noon CT/ 11am MT SHARE this post and tell us who you are supporting on SD Day of Giving to enter that nonprofit for the Platinum Ticket! Use #ForSouthDakota. All shares will be collected and one nonprofit selected for our PLATINUM TICKET!
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🎥 Relive an Uplifting Night: 2024 LEADERSHIP & LEGACY! Our first-ever fundraising event in Sioux Falls was a huge success—thanks to YOU! 💙 ✅ Sold-out venue ✅ Fundraising goal surpassed ✅ Celebrated extraordinary leaders and changemakers for our future
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At the Sutton Leadership Institute, we believe leadership is for everyone—no matter their background, resources, or where they call home. Together, we’re creating a movement of hope, resilience, and possibility. 📽️ Watch the video recap 📸 Check out event photos on Facebook
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✨ Let’s keep building a brighter future: 💡 Donate 💡 Share this post 💡 Apply in 2025 Thank you for believing in the power of people and for being part of this incredible leadership journey. 💪💛
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What an incredible evening with a packed house at our event in Sioux Falls last week! Thank you to everyone who joined us, sponsored the event, or supported the mission in other ways. More highlights to come! ✨
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If you're not joining us at tonight's event, today is your 🚨LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS! This is your opportunity to win a 🥩 quarter Sutton beef or 🍽️ dinner with Billie & Kelsea Sutton! You do NOT need to be present to win. secure.actblue.com/donate/su…
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