Author: Sammie Schofield
The Spirit of Volunteerism - Honoring Those Who Serve Others
Volunteer Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on April 20 to honor all those who give their time, talents, and treasure to others. The Catholic Community Foundation is grateful for everyone who willingly shares their passion for helping others with our team. From serving on our Board of Directors, event committees, in-office assistance, and everything in…
CCFESD Board Meeting Returns to Huron
The Catholic Community Foundation (CCFESD) was blessed to hold its April 27 Board Meeting "on the road" returning to Huron, the location of its first Board Meeting in May 1987. Thirty-seven board members from 20 different parishes engaged in the day’s activities. “It was the most life-giving event our parish has had in years,” according…
Meet Dave Vetch - Aberdeen & Pierre Gift Planning Officer
David Vetch serves the Aberdeen/Pierre Deanery as Gift Plan Officer for the Aberdeen Catholic Foundation and the Pierre Catholic Foundation. David was raised on a farm outside Onaka, SD, and loves the world of agriculture and small towns. He and his wife Sara, have four grown children and currently 3 grandchildren, and one is on…
Conzemius Retiring as President/CEO After 29 Years | Continuing as a consultant and producer of “Christmas at The Cathedral”
After leading the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD) for 29 years, Mark Conzemius will be officially stepping down as President/CEO at the end of 2023. “I have been so very blessed to be involved in the work of the Church through the CCFESD,” said Conzemius. “To journey with faith-filled, generous donors who…
Tax-Free IRA Gifts | IRA Rollovers
The IRA Charitable Rollover. Required Minimum Distributions (RMD): As of January 2023, under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, the required age for minimum distributions (RMDs) increased to 73 (up from the previous age of 72). Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD): At age 70½ an amount of up to $100,000 each year can be directed to…