Academies

Our multi-day in-person workshops

Explore Upcoming Academies

PRIDE offers multiple educational opportunities throughout the year. Our Academies are small group, very personalized fundraising trainings, hosting clients in small collaborative groups where we deep dive into specifics of a single topic within our list of services.

 

Academies in a Nutshell

In-Person Workshops, 3x/year

We select destination locations all over the country for these 3-day sessions to create an opportunity for a deep dive on a specific topic. Locations range from Destin, FL to Boulder, CO and many locations in between

For Clients Exlusively

These workshops are available only for PRIDE clients with limited registration to up to 10 clients, first come first serve

Earn CFRE educational credit

Each workshop is worth 9 to 11 hours of continuing education credit and is approved by CFRE International in advance of the session

 
“The interaction with everyone, hearing others’ struggles and brainstorming on ideas at the Academy was so helpful. An added bonus was also having a financial planner who understands philanthropy. I learned so much!”
— Brenda Kelley
Fund Development Coordinator | Lake Regional Health System, Lake Osage, MO
 
 

Upcoming Academies

The Next Level: Empowering Donors to Maximize Their Impact

April 23-26, 2024
San Antonio, TX

Session Objective

Learn how to develop and implement strategies for strengthening relationships with loyal donors and position them as major or planned gift prospects, ultimately maximizing their impact and support for your organization.

Target Audience

Chief Development Officers, Planned Gifts Chair, Major Gifts Chair, and Key Influential Volunteers

Terms

  • Registration is limited to 10 registrants, maximum of two per client

  • This session is offered as two days of service as outlined in your client Agreement

  • PRIDE pays travel expenses for one registrant per client, including mileage or economy airfare, transportation to and from the location where needed, lodging, and most meals, and will provide most meals for additional registrants.

Specifics and Travel

  • The Academy will begin with a reception and dinner on Tuesday, April 23rd which allows for travel that day. We will conclude sessions on Thursday, April 25th in the evening to allow for departures on Friday morning.

  • For those traveling by air, we ask you to arrive at the San Antonio Airport (SAT) between Noon and 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23rd and we will provide transportation from the airport. Air departures any time in the morning on Friday, April 26th will allow us to transport you back to the airport for your flight.

  • Lodging accommodations for registrants will be at the Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk.

 
Niagara Falls

Chief Development Officer Masterclass: Strategies for Transformational Impact

June 11-14, 2024
Niagara Falls, NY

Session Objective

Interactive session for advanced development staff and volunteers with a focus on philanthropy best practices, real life experiences, and now to overcome common challenges when leading a development program in our ever-changing world.

Target Audience

Chief Development Officers, Key Philanthropy Staff

Terms

  • Registration is limited to 10 registrants, maximum of two per client

  • This session is offered as two days of service as outlined in your client Agreement

  • PRIDE pays travel expenses for one registrant per client, including mileage or economy airfare, transportation to and from the location where needed, lodging, and most meals, and will provide most meals for additional registrants.

Specifics and Travel

  • The Academy will begin with a reception and dinner on Tuesday, June 11th which allows for travel that day. We will conclude sessions on Thursday, June 13th in the evening to allow for departures on Friday morning.

  • For those traveling by air, we ask you to arrive at the Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) between Noon and 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11th and we will provide transportation from the airport. Air departures any time in the morning on Friday, June 14th will allow us to transport you back to the airport for your flight.

  • Lodging accommodations for registrants will be at the Hyatt Place Niagara Falls.

 
 

Future PRIDE Academies

Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon.

Topic TBD

January 28-31, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL

Other Educational Opportunities by PRIDE Philanthropy

  • PRIDE Development Institute

    • In-person annual conference
    • Once a year
    • 4 days
    • For clients (free!) and non-clients
    • Earn CFRE educational credit

    Learn More

  • Free Virtual Forums

    • Virtual webinars
    • Twice a month on Friday
    • 45 minutes
    • For clients and non-clients
    • Does not count towards CFRE educational credit

    Learn More

  • Virtual Workshops

    • Virtual workshops
    • 4-6 times per year
    • 1-2 hours
    • Exclusively for PRIDE clients
    • Earn CFRE educational credit

    Learn More