South Dakota State University Foundation
Andrew Wenthe currently serves as the Associate Vice President for Development at South Dakota State University Foundation, a position held since June 2024. Prior to this, Wenthe was Vice President for External Affairs at Upper Iowa University from June 2005 to May 2024, where responsibilities included oversight of the Office of Communications and Marketing and the Office of Institutional Advancement & Alumni Development, as well as leadership of Fayette Campus Admissions. Additional roles at Upper Iowa University included Government Relations Officer, focusing on collaboration with government officials and community engagement, and Associate Registrar, managing a team and safeguarding academic functions. Wenthe also served as Mayor of Fayette from January 2014 to December 2021, overseeing various city departments. Earlier experience includes working as a Legislative Correspondent for the U.S. Senate. Wenthe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Communications from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master's in Higher Education Administration from Upper Iowa University.
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South Dakota State University Foundation
The SDSU Foundation started in 1946 with just one employee. Seventy years later, our organization comprises a 16-member Board of Governors and 100+ member Council of Trustees who manage over $190 million in assets. SDSU created the Foundation to help SDSU—and our mutual interest in making SDSU the best it can be is unwavering. The Foundation is the largest private funding resource for the University, and our donors’ gifts directly benefit SDSU. This support allows SDSU to impact greatness on campus when an opportunity arises and keep education affordable. In 2013, the SDSU Foundation reported generating a record $255 million in donor support through our 6-year It Starts with STATE campaign. This campaign and all Foundation efforts significantly contribute to SDSU’s success.