At Dakota Resources, we are always working toward connecting capacity and capital to empower rural communities. And one way we can connect capital is to support rural philanthropy. As a part of South Dakota Gives's Day of Giving, we will be giving out prizes throughout the Day of Giving to create awareness, build relationships, and celebrate rural philanthropy. All rural South Dakota Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) are eligible to participate in our event. In order to compete for prizes, you must register for our event.

On the Day of Giving (December 1st), we will run five challenges throughout the day. All you have to do is complete your post on Facebook in the designated time frame on December 1st to be entered into the drawing for (5) $300 prizes. The challenges are listed below so you can plan what you want your post to be before the Day of Giving.

Challenge #1

What project have you recently completed in your community? In 1-2 sentences tell us about this project and the impact it had on your community. Get creative with your post!

Challenge #2

Who in your community goes the extra mile, lends a hand at every event, and goes above and beyond? We want to know who the changemakers and rural shapers are in your community. Share about an influential person in your community and use this moment to thank them for all they do.

Challenge #3

This has been a tough year for everyone. How have the small businesses and entrepreneurs lifted your community up? Celebrate a few businesses in your community that you couldn't live without.

Challenge #4

Every community is unique. We want to see what a thriving rural community looks like to you. Get out a piece of paper and doodle what you envision as thriving.

Challenge #5

The future of rural is here! Show us what the future of rural looks like in your community. Tell us what you're hoping to achieve in 2021 in a short :30 second video.

Who is eligible? In order to qualify for our Day of Giving prizes, you must:

• Be a rural economic development organization in South Dakota
• Be registered for this event on Eventbrite by November 30th
• Like Dakota Resources on Facebook by November 30th
• Create a post on Facebook for each challenge when they are released to be entered
• Tag Dakota Resources when you post your response to our challenges
• Use #RuralGives and #ForSouthDakota in your post

This is open to all economic development organizations, and you do not have to be registered for Day of Giving to participate.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please email info@dakotaresources.org, or call us at (605) 978-2804.

Void where prohibited by law. Prizes are not transferable. If a winner cannot be contacted or is disqualified for any reason, we reserve the right to determine an alternate winner or not to award such prize, in our sole discretion. Participants and winners must be South Dakota, non-profit, legal entities and provide valid and accurate contact information. Only entries submitted at the designated website with the forms provided may be used to enter the contest. Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries received. All blanks must be filled in accurately or entry may be considered ineligible. The value of any prize awarded to a winner may be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes. Each winner must provide a valid employer identification number before any prize will be awarded. By participating, where allowed by law, all participants and winners grant Dakota Resources permission to use their names in connection with promotion of this contest and waive any claims to royalty, right, or remuneration for such use. By participating in the contest, each participant and winner waives any and all claims of liability against Dakota Resources, its employees or agents for any personal injury or loss which may occur from the conduct of, or participation in, the contest, or from the use of any prize.