South Dakota State University Foundation
Jenna Nelson is a skilled professional with extensive experience in marketing, communications, and public relations. As a Pipeline Strategy Analyst at South Dakota State University Foundation since January 2023, Jenna has built on a solid foundation as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator at South Dakota State University, where responsibilities included designing and executing creative strategies and managing marketing activities for the International Affairs and Outreach department. Prior roles include Public Relations & Marketing Manager at Horizon Health Care, where Jenna coordinated various public relations initiatives and developed comprehensive marketing plans, as well as freelance design work for clients such as Wilmot State Bank. With a background in graphic design, editorial work, and business loan assistance, Jenna holds a degree from South Dakota State University, enhancing expertise in communications and marketing within various sectors.
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South Dakota State University Foundation
The SDSU Foundation started in 1946 with just one employee. Seventy years later, our organization comprises a 16-member Board of Governors and 100+ member Council of Trustees who manage over $190 million in assets. SDSU created the Foundation to help SDSU—and our mutual interest in making SDSU the best it can be is unwavering. The Foundation is the largest private funding resource for the University, and our donors’ gifts directly benefit SDSU. This support allows SDSU to impact greatness on campus when an opportunity arises and keep education affordable. In 2013, the SDSU Foundation reported generating a record $255 million in donor support through our 6-year It Starts with STATE campaign. This campaign and all Foundation efforts significantly contribute to SDSU’s success.