Mission
We connect capital and capacity to empower rural communities.
Our mission is the one reason Dakota Resources exists. It informs everyone in the organization what to do.
Vision
We believe in a thriving rural.
We recognize rural communities and the people who are a part of them have often had difficulty accessing resources, including capital and leadership development. A thriving rural means everyone in a rural community has an equitable opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the resources, systems, and structures available. Thriving also means everyone’s voice in a rural community matters in shaping their community’s future.
Who we serve
The work of Dakota Resources is shaped by people who are passionate about their rural communities. From economic development organizations to volunteers, and from boards of directors to engaged residents, the work to build a thriving rural requires many voices and many hands. And while a thriving rural may look different across rural places, as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Dakota Resources believes that access to capital and leadership capacity are key to a thriving rural future — and that future is here.
Dakotas America supports new wellness center that will empower Rocky Boy youth
There is a new youth wellness center going up in remote Box Elder, Montana the Mīyō Pimātisiwinkamik (“Mīyō”) which translates from Cree to the “Good Life Lodge.” It is a lofty $30 million project that will have the power to change the well-being and vitality of an entire community seeking positive change. There will be healthcare, dental and optometry services, and behavioral health support, alongside sports courts and fitness equipment. Programming will include tribal language and culture, sports and educational curriculum, nutritional meals and a wonderful dose of encouragement all year long.
Submit your application for 2024 Thriverr Awards!
We want to celebrate you. Our annual Thriverr Awards will be presented at our Thriverr Housing Gathering on November 13th in Deadwood, SD. Award applications are opened, and we look forward to reading your submissions! See the award descriptions below. All applications are due on October 25th.
Unlocking Community Potential: The Catalyst Approach for Change
The big framing question, “Who do we envision ourselves becoming?” was written in wide black marker on a large flip chart and placed at the front of the room for easy viewing. I introduced the question and gave some context. The ten local leaders stared blankly at it. The organization these leaders represented had been in existence since 2006. That’s not a long time in community and economic development years. Yet long enough to experience considerable success, then slump into a slow decline. This group of local leaders had come to a fork in the road around their purpose as an organization. Now they were faced with uncovering who they would need to become. They needed to regain success for the future of their organization and the community.
