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!”
Fund Development Coordinator | Lake Regional Health System, Lake Osage, MO
Mastering Recruitment, Training, and Management for Volunteer Fundraising
April 29 - May 2, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
Session Objective
Gain comprehensive insights into effective volunteer management and fundraising strategies while exploring essential techniques and best practices to optimize volunteer engagement and fundraising outcomes.
Target Audience
Chief Development Officers, Key Philanthropy Staff, Key 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 29th which allows for travel that day. We will conclude sessions on Thursday, May 1st in the evening to allow for departures on Friday morning.
For those traveling by air, we ask you to arrive at the Las Vegas Airport (LAS) between Noon and 4:00 PM on Tuesday, April 29th and we will provide transportation from the airport. Air departures any time in the morning on Friday, May 2nd will allow us to transport you back to the airport for your flight.
Lodging accommodations for registrants will be at the Planet Hollywood Las Vegas.
Teaming Up and Preparing for the Most Impactful Ask
June 3-6, 2025
Asheville, NC
Session Objective
The number one reason people don’t give is because they were not asked – and since people give to people, it is important to leverage relationships as an integral part of the fundraising process. This interactive Academy is designed to help optimize your fundraising teams to generate the most successful campaigns possible. Bring a key volunteer and we will work establish techniques for building the right team for an ask, work through how to prepare together for optimal impact in an ask, and break down the components of an ask to empower everyone involved in the process.
Target Audience
Chief Development Officers, Key Philanthropy Staff, Key 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, June 3rd which allows for travel that day. We will conclude sessions on Thursday, June 5th in the evening to allow for departures on Friday morning.
For those traveling by air, we ask you to arrive at the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) between Noon and 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3rd and we will provide transportation from the airport. Air departures any time in the morning on Friday, June 6th will allow us to transport you back to the airport for your flight.
Lodging accommodations for registrants will be at the Crowne Plaza Resort.
Future PRIDE Academies
Mark your calendar! Registration coming soon.
2026 Topics and Dates TBD
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