Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills
Defenders of Potential
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Implement sustainable solutions in the form of prevention and maintenance of the socioemotional wellbeing of the youth in our community.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Big Couples (married), and Big Families
These programs are designed to match children between 5 and 15 years old, with an adult who can serve as a positive role model, giving a child a chance to see their unlimited potential and providing the opportunity to develop into a more responsible, successful, well-rounded individual.
South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures
Designed to instill in children a lifelong enthusiasm and respect for hunting, fishing, wildlife and habitat conservation, and landowner appreciation while providing a complete realistic hunting experience. Hunter safety is emphasized.
School-Based
Designed to help children reach their potential at school but isn’t limited to the classroom. Littles talk with their Bigs about class, do homework or read together. It’s about starting a friendship, providing guidance and inspiring children to succeed.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America 1966
External reviews

Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Every child has incredible potential within them. It is our responsibility to come alongside them and help them acquire and apply the necessary tools to help them navigate through life. It's not about creating potential in our youth because they have achievable potential already within. It is our job to link arms with those in our community and create a way for their life experiences and knowledge to help a child become inspired. Together, we ignite the potential of our youth and defend it as they become empowered to create a prosperous future for themselves and those around them.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We provide professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships for the youth in our community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills
Board of directorsas of 01/15/2020
Dory Batka
Black Hills Energy
Term: 2016 - 2019
Katie Hammer
Dory Batka
Art Sartorius
Tim Powell
John Burke
Randy Horsley
Marie Keller
Anya Mueller
Brian Mueller
Mitch Nachtigall
Leisa Nash
Tim Reilly
Jill Tice
Merton Tice
Daniel Tribby
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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