South Dakota Achieve is excited to announce that Linda Wittrock Eidem has accepted the Vice President of Development position.  Linda has lived and worked in Sioux Falls the past 33 years. Thirty of these have been working for NorthWestern Energy/Northern States power Company. Her most recent role was Director of Community Relations.

In addition to her work that has exposed her to many different business leaders in the community, Linda has been very involved in volunteer service.

Her volunteer experience includes service on the ACHIEVE Foundation Board, member of Rotary, volunteer for Junior Achievement, member of Sales and Marketing Executives, and a Board member and volunteer for Boy Scouts of America. (Linda has also been involved in the ACHIEVE Chef for a Day volunteer opportunity a couple of times!)

The primary goals for the Development office is to raise much needed funds to benefit the people we support at ACHIEVE. We have and will continue to do this by raising annual funds, increasing planned gifts, increasing major gifts and increasing donors. The support we receive from the Foundation is essential to our operations.

We recently asked Linda, “What is it about the Vice President of Development position that makes it a good fit for you?”

Eidem states, "I have a passion for the SD Achieve Mission and through my efforts I can make a difference in the lives of those we serve."

Linda also added when she hears the words “South Dakota Achieve” she can not help but think of the great opportunity we have to make a positive impact on so many peoples lives!