$1.2B+
given back to the state of South Dakota over 30 years.
600+
organizations supported by First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard.
32k+
community service hours contributed in the last year alone.
Ways We Give Back
PHILANTHROPIC GIVING
New PREMIER Softball Complex provides big dividends for Watertown
PREMIER's gift of $500,000 to the City of Watertown in summer of 2017 paved the way for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art softball complex for the community. With five regulation diamonds, the new complex enables thoe hosting of local, state and regional tournaments and provides big dividends for the local hospitality industry.
Community
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Service
See how PREMIER associates donated over 32,000 hours in community services last year alone.
Collegiate
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Support
PREMIER supports schools, colleges, universities and helps students secure a brighter future!
Sponsorships &
DonationsLearn More
Donations
We actively sponsor teams, events, athletics and other activities throughout our community.
Scholarships &
InternshipsLearn More
Internships
Learn how PREMIER supports students, from paid internships to an array of scholarship offerings!
Aspire to inspire before you expire. I think that says it all.
- T. Denny Sanford, PREMIER Founder & PhilanthropistAdditional Giving
Scholarships & Internships
PREMIER has established formal internship programs with a number of South Dakota schools, offering part-time employment, full or partial education credit and an annual stipend. We offer 18 Community Scholarships per year and have partnered with the State of South Dakota to help establish the Build Dakota Workforce Initiative. PREMIER founder, T. Denny Sanford has also provided a $30 million endowment to fund the Horatio Algers – Denny Sanford Scholarship
PREMIER Careers
We’re hiring! Enjoy great pay and benefits at one of the “Best Banks to Work For”.
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The PREMIER Way
Learn more about the vision, values and culture that shape way we serve each other and our clients.
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Events & Outreaches
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