PRIDE Development Institute

Our annual in-person conference for clients and non-clients

Location: Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, SC
Dates: September 28 - October 1, 2025

Save the Date…

The PRIDE Development Institute (PDI) is our annual conference for development professionals, nonprofit board members, volunteers, and nonprofit leadership. This program is available to any nonprofit. Our 2025 PDI details are being finalized now. We look forward to seeing you on Kiawah Island next September!

If you would like to be kept up to date on conference news, you may pre-register below.

 

Lodging Information

Kiawah is a popular destination, so we encourage you to book accommodations as soon as possible to secure your room.  Reservations may be arranged by telephone by calling 800.654.2924 or the group booking link. When calling, please reference the PRIDE Development Institute, or the group booking number of 22836 when calling. Calls will be returned within 72 hours in the order received.

Group rates will be available two days before and after the event dates, based on availability.   We have reserved a limited number of one bedroom villas over our event dates but should you be interested in different accommodations, Kiawah offers villas ranging from 1-4 bedrooms, private homes and accommodations at The Sanctuary Hotel.  If you would like to book accommodations other than a one bedroom scenic view villa, you will receive a 10% discount off the published online rate when referencing the group name and booking number.

Deadline for making reservations is August 28, 2025, or until the room block is fully committed. Reservations received after this date will only be filled on a space-and-rate available basis.

The Resort does anticipate high occupancy levels over our event dates, so we recommend making reservations for golf, dining and bicycles well in advance. 

PDI in a Nutshell

Annual In-Person Conference

Learn from philanthropy experts, network with other fundraising professionals all over the country, and enjoy the historic New Orleans downtown.

For Clients and Non-Clients

All nonprofit professionals and volunteers welcome, whether you are a past, present, or future client of PRIDE.

Earn CFRE educational credit

Earn 12 hours of continuing education credits for your Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) accreditation.

 
I can’t think of a thing to improve the conference. This was my first one, and I thoroughly enjoyed each day - and topic - and presenter.
— Hunter Bell
Special Gifts Committee Co-Chair | Self Regional Healthcare Foundation

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Truly one of the best conferences I have attended in content, flow, location, and attendees!
— Jennifer Drummond
Associate Director of Development | Hospice of Santa Cruz County

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