Deb Koski
Chief Philanthropy Officer, CFRE
giving for good sioux falls
In partnership with supporters across the Sioux Falls region, we not only help build world-class facilities, like the Castle of Care and Ava’s House, but together we help touch the lives of every patient, family and caregiver who walks through the doors. We do this through philanthropy-funded services like behavioral health therapists for Sanford Child’s Voice, nurse navigators for cancer patients, new 3D mammography technology, survivorship programs and community programs like Kids’ Kitchen.
Last year, we put $7.4 million in philanthropic gifts to work across the Sioux Falls region. Read more in the 2023 annual report.
Local Priorities
Philanthropy is an integral part of the care provided at Sanford Health. The Sanford Health Foundation in the Sioux Falls region plays a crucial role in supporting specific programming for patients and staff, upgrading essential equipment, and funding special projects tailored to meet the needs of our communities.
Children
Philanthropy supports the Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, the region’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals partner, through services like Child Life, Child’s Voice, specialized summer camps for kids living with chronic health condition, spiritual care, school tutoring and so much more.
Leadership Connection
A monthly Sioux Falls region update from Paul Hanson, president & CEO of Sanford Sioux Falls
September 27th, 2024
Over our 130-year history, so many incredible individuals have played integral roles in advancing our mission of care. While many are still on our team today, others have retired, pursued advanced education, or have embarked on new career paths. Regardless of where they are today, all our team members — present and past — have a special place within the Sanford Health Family. That’s why we created the new Sanford Alumni Network. This virtual home is a place where Sanford alumni can stay connected, remain engaged with our organization and explore new opportunities.
Our alumni are an essential part of our health care legacy. If you, or someone you know, is a member our alumni community, please take a moment to explore our Alumni Network — you’ll be able to learn about the work we’re doing today, find opportunities to connect with fellow alumni and see opportunities to get involved.
Thanks, as always, for your continued support of our work to bring health, hope and healing to patients and families,
Paul Hanson
Sioux Falls’ Signature Events
Below are a few of the signature events we host in the Sioux Falls region. To see more events in Sioux Falls, visit our calendar.
Get Involved through Fundraising
At Sanford Health, our doctors, researchers and caregivers are working to bring health, hope and healing to more than 1.2 million people across the Upper Midwest. With you on our team, we can accelerate our race to uncover new breakthroughs, develop new treatments and create meaningful programs that support patients and their families.
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Sioux Falls Team
Erin Sanderson
Vice President – Sioux Falls
Ali Hofer
Vice President – Good Samaritan Foundation
Carrie Biondi
Senior Director of Marketing & Operations
Bethany Olson
Senior Development Officer – Sioux Falls, CFRE
Ashley Lanpher
Development Specialist – Sioux Falls
Stacy Hackett
Senior Philanthropy Officer – Sioux Falls
Ashton Siebrecht
Development Officer – Sioux Falls
Crystal Wolfe Goehring
Development Officer – Sioux Falls
Kimberley Thune
Head of Donor Relations – Sioux Falls
Kara McCormick
Senior Development Specialist – Good Samaritan Foundation
Sioux Falls Board Members
Chair
John Paulson
Retired Health Care Administrator
Vice Chair
Julie Anderson
Retired, Community Volunteer
Secretary / Treasurer
Suzanne Veenis
Retired, Community Volunteer
Chelsea DeBoer
TV Personality/ Entrepreneur
Jason Ahrendt
State Farm Insurance Agency – Owner
Josh Crabtree, MD
Vice President of Sanford Health Clinic Operations
Tyler Haahr
Meta Financial Group – Chairman of the Board and former Chief Executive Officer, Retired
Cassie Hajek, MD
Medical Genomics – Medical Director at Helix
Dan Kirby
Kirby Financial, LLC – Owner
Jon Kirby
Bluestem – Vice President of Investor Relations
Marva McMillen
Midwest Alarm – Owner/CEO
Steven Powell, MD
Sanford Health – Oncology Physician
Jennifer Schriever, MD
Sanford Health – Family Medicine Physician
Kerry Boekelheide
President, KWB – Hotel Partners, LLC
Kevin Faber
Sanford Health Plan – Vice President
Karlie Solum
Marsh McLennan Agency – Director of Community Relations
Mike Jerstad
Prairiegold Venture Partners – Partner
Kathy Walsh
Community Volunteer