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Ty Orton accepted the position as executive director for the DSU Heritage Foundation
(DSUHF) in December 2015. In this role, Orton coordinates efforts to strengthen relationships
and raise funds to support the University in fulfilling its commitment to provide
high-quality accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning;
to support scholarly and creative activities; and to serve the region. Orton began
his fundraising career in 2002 at McCook Community College where he was also the head
men’s basketball coach. Orton moved to Dickinson in 2007 where he continued to invest
in relationships while coaching and fundraising for Dickinson State athletics. Just
before his appointment with the DSU Heritage Foundation, he was the major gifts officer
at Sanford Health. Orton serves on the President’s Cabinet and President’s Advisory
Council. As a fundraiser, his focus has been to raise money that invests in and grows
the local community. He brings that focus with him to the position as executive director
of the DSUHF. Orton earned a Bachelor of Education from Rocky Mountain College in
Billings, Montana in 1998.
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