Where to Give
Featured Initiatives
Coyote Beginnings Scholarship Fund
The Coyote Beginnings Fund is a general scholarship fund that seeks to bridge gaps in students’ financial aid needs.
The Future of Medical Education
The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine is preparing to move the first 18 months of its M.D. program and its Medical Student Affairs office to Sioux Falls by summer of 2028—a change that will be transformative for medical education and health outcomes across South Dakota.
125 Years of USD Law
Fostering the next generation of lawyer leaders for South Dakota is the heart of USD Knudson School of Law’s mission. As we begin our next 125 years, the importance of ongoing investment in that mission has never been greater.
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Center for Disabilities Current Fund
The Center for Disabilities carries out its diverse capacity-building efforts through community education, clinical services, interdisciplinary training, technical assistance, research, information dissemination and policy/advocacy work.
Learn Moreabout Center for Disabilities Current FundSanford School of Medicine Stethoscope Fund
Gifts are to be used to provide stethoscopes to first year medical students.
Learn Moreabout Sanford School of Medicine Stethoscope FundSchool of Medicine Current Fund
Gifts to this fund will support the greatest needs of the Sanford School of Medicine.
Learn Moreabout School of Medicine Current FundSSOM 50 Years of Excellence Campaign
The USD Sanford School of Medicine marked its 50th anniversary of becoming a four-year, M.D. degree-granting institution in 2024 and has embarked on a comprehensive fundraising campaign to educate future leaders in medicine.
Learn Moreabout SSOM 50 Years of Excellence CampaignSSOM Excellence - Basic Biomedical Sciences Current Fund
Gifts to this fund will be used to support the Basic Biomedical Sciences at the discretion of the Dean of the Sanford School of Medicine.
Learn Moreabout SSOM Excellence - Basic Biomedical Sciences Current FundSSOM Excellence - Community Impact Rural Health Current Fund
Gifts to this fund will be used to support Community Impact through Rural Health at the discretion of the Dean of the Sanford School of Medicine.
Learn Moreabout SSOM Excellence - Community Impact Rural Health Current FundStories of Giving
Behind the Why: Dick and Bev Casey
Enter Story: Behind the Why: Dick and Bev Casey
Saying 'Yes' to USD: How Scholarships Change Lives
Enter Story: Saying 'Yes' to USD: How Scholarships Change Lives
Fueling Futures Through Education and Determination
Enter Story: Fueling Futures Through Education and DeterminationOther Ways to Stay Engaged
The Coyote story doesn't end here. Find more ways to stay connected with USD and fellow alumni through events, volunteer opportunities and more.
Volunteer Opportunities
Get involved with the University of South Dakota through volunteer opportunities with the USD Foundation & Alumni Association.
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Connect with fellow Coyotes and join us for reunions, networking, celebrations and more.
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