Academies

Our multi-day in-person workshops

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

Beyond the Basics - Mastery and Optimization

January 28-31, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL

Session Objective

Dynamic session designed for experienced fundraising professionals eager to refine their skills and elevate their strategies. This comprehensive session delves into the foundational principles of successful fundraising while integrating advanced techniques to optimize your efforts. Whether you are looking to refresh your foundational knowledge or to push the boundaries of your fundraising capabilities, this Academy offers invaluable insights and practical tools to achieve your goals.

Target Audience

Chief Development Officers, Key Philanthropy Staff, 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, January 28th which allows for travel that day. We will conclude sessions on Thursday, January 30th in the evening to allow for departures on Friday morning.

  • For those traveling by air, we ask you to arrive at the Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) between Noon and 4:00 PM on Tuesday, January 28th and we will provide transportation from the airport. Air departures any time in the morning on Friday, January 31st will allow us to transport you back to the airport for your flight.

  • Lodging accommodations for registrants will be at the Max Beach Resort.

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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