South Dakota State University Foundation
Sara Schneider is a Gift Planning Officer at the South Dakota State University Foundation since February 2023. Prior to this role, Sara served as the Foundation Director at Brookings Health System from October 2017 to February 2023 and as the Coordinator of Athletic Development and Special Events at South Dakota State University from October 2012 to September 2017. Sara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from South Dakota State University, earned between 2005 and 2010.
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.