Pam Olson is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in portfolio management, administration, and accounts payable. Currently serving as a Portfolio Management Specialist at South Dakota State University Foundation since March 2022, Pam has held various roles within the organization, including Portfolio Management Coordinator and Data Entry Coordinator. Prior experience includes an Administrative Assistant position at Brookings Home Team and a Front Office Assistant role at Habitat for Humanity International. Additionally, Pam spent several years at Cerner Corporation, where responsibilities as a Sr Accounts Payable Specialist included verifying travel expenses and addressing queries. Other notable positions include working as a Tax Specialist at Ferrellgas and as Database Marketing Manager at Stamats, where management of audience databases and email scheduling were key duties. Pam began their career at FedEx Express as a Dangerous Goods Agent.
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.