Support QCSI
Keep original music alive
Your donation directly supports songwriters, funds community events, and helps build Spearfish into a destination for original music. Every dollar matters.
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The model
Where your donation goes
67%Artist fees & supportHeadliner contracts, participating songwriter compensation, travel support, and sound production. We pay artists because their work has value.
22%Production & venuesVenue rental at The Matthews Opera House, sound equipment, stage setup, and event production across all downtown locations.
11%Marketing & communityPrinted materials, artist booklets, digital marketing, and community outreach to grow awareness of original music in the Black Hills.
In real terms
Your impact
$25
Covers printed materials for one songwriter — their artist card, booklet entry, and event signage.
$100
Funds a full songwriter round at a downtown venue — sound setup, promotion, and artist support.
$500
Sponsors an entire venue for the Invitational — two days of rounds, sound, and production.
Not just money
Other ways to help
Not in a position to donate? You can still make a huge difference. Attend events and bring friends. Share our posts on social media. Tell a songwriter about us. Volunteer during the Invitational. Word of mouth is our most powerful tool.