Community leaders recognized at Dakota Resources Thriverr Gathering
At Dakota Resources, we end the year by honoring the leaders of our rural communities on their many accomplishments in 2024. Last month’s ...
A Note from the President: Closing out 2024
Hey there, Rural Heroes.
Imagine if rural communities were not isolated and fading but an interconnected ecosystem.
Hopeful. Leade...
Participants from Dakota Resources programming now in a position to give back
To succeed in any community is a partnership.
Although working in rural areas can feel isolating at times, Dakota Resources is omniprese...
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...
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. A...
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 ...
Learning cohorts in Thriverr network boost confidence, build kinship among communities
As you know, rural living affords modest charm, quietness, boundless sky and a small population you know by heart.
But rural is never less...
Dacotah Bank and Dakota Resources Connect Capital and Shared Values to Impact Rural Communities
When it comes to investing in rural communities, Dakota Resources is only as strong as our partner organizations, including our major invest...
Rural Book Recommendations from the Dakota Resources Staff
There’s just something about receiving a book recommendation from someone who is as passionate as you are about rural life, so today, the ...
Growing B.O.L.D.ly Ahead: Initial B.O.L.D. Cohort Wraps Up
Thanks to a $200,000 Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) from the South Dakota Community Foundation – awarded to Dakota Resources in partnership with ...
Dakota Resources’ Capital Investment Fund Supports Native CDFIs on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
“Every rural community is unique.”
This statement can be found on our website and throughout our marketing, not because it sounds goo...
How might we put ‘unity’ back in community?
Communities are the foundation of our society, and their strength and success lie in the unity of its members. Yet, often at the heart of so...
A Note from the President: Looking Back on 2023
It’s that time of year when we all hear some version of “I can’t believe it’s been a whole year already!” Maybe you’ve heard it ...
Murdo’s Ripple Effect: A Community Coaching Story
It’s been said that dropping a pebble in water creates a ripple effect that emanates outward from the source. At Dakota Resources, we beli...
Dakota Resources’ Learning Network Honors 2023 Award Winners
At Dakota Resources’ Learning Network Gathering Awards Banquet in Brookings, SD, held on November 3, 2023, three honorees received disting...
Do you know what’s behind your community’s historic population shift?
I spent some valuable time this week doing a bit of data discovery about rural communities. In my search I explored an interactive map showi...
Dakota Resources Launches Annual Giving Campaign
We believe the future of rural exists here, right now, and that it’s up to all of us to shape it, together.
In this spirit, Dakota Reso...
Learning Network’s Housing Gatherings Spark Tangible Results
While conferences and workshops are frequently offered by all types of organizations and industries, opportunities to truly engage with othe...
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