We’ve created B.O.L.D.: A Framework to Build Organizations for Local Development. This program engages board members in capacity-building activities that level-up your organization’s ability to create a thriving rural community. Over a six month time frame, you will commit to eight facilitated training sessions, connect with an online network of other economic development leaders, and create next steps to strategically carry out your mission. Dakota Resources will work with 20 South Dakota economic development organizations in 2023 and 2024 through this program. Through our partnership with South Dakota Community Foundation, the only expenses the economic development organization will be responsible for is travel costs for our facilitators.

Timeline of B.O.L.D.

  • Introduction: Ready to Launch, Month 1
  • Phase 1: Gathering the Facts, Months 2 & 3
  • Phase 2: Exploring Gaps & Opportunities, Month 4
  • Phase 3: Organizational Mission Moves, Months 5 & 6
  • Phase 4: Activating Next Steps (optional)

B.O.L.D. Interest Form

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Cohorts will be starting in Winter 2024 and Fall 2024. Do you have a preference for when you could start?(Required)
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About the Organization

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Include Vision and Values, if applicable
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Include some highlights from your organization's history.
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You can download the checklist on the Resources page of our website.
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What are 3-5 areas you are prioritizing as an organization?
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Board of Directors & Staff
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Please provide a list of your Board of Directors and Staff, including their role and years served.
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Narrative

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How are you activating your mission, and what change is being created in your community because of the organization?
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How are you activating your mission, and what change is being created in your community because of the organization?
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Imagine it's 3 years down the road - What do you want your stakeholders to be saying about your operations?
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What operational improvements would help your board lead with a better purpose?