Welcome to PDI 2026
Lights, camera — take action! The best fundraisers don't wait for the perfect plan. They step into the spotlight, make the ask, and keep moving forward. The PRIDE Development Institute (PDI) is your call to action — our annual conference designed for development professionals, nonprofit board members, volunteers, and nonprofit leadership that will give you the strategies, confidence, and momentum to stop overthinking and start raising more money. In fundraising, progress beats perfection every time.
This program is available to any nonprofit. Join us September 27–30 at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, FL by pre-registering today! Agenda available HERE.
Lodging Information
Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa is a premier oceanfront destination on Florida's Atlantic Coast in Palm Coast, just minutes south of St. Augustine. Featuring sophisticated coastal décor, two championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, a full-service spa, a 91,000-square-foot water park, eight dining options, and pristine beachfront. It's the perfect backdrop for our conference.
We encourage you to book accommodations as soon as possible to secure your room. Deadline for making reservations is September 11, 2026, or until the room block is fully committed. Group rates will be honored three days before and after the conference for your enjoyment. Reservations received after this date will only be filled on a space-and-rate available basis.
Reservations may be made by CLICKING HERE or by calling 866.841.0287 (Option 1, then Option 3) and identifying yourself as an attendee of the PRIDE Development Institute.
The Resort does anticipate high occupancy levels over our event dates, so we recommend making reservations for golf, dining, and spa treatments well in advance
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Register Today
Attend PRIDE Development Institute, our annual in-person conference from September 27 till September 30, 2026. Location: Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Palm Coast, FL
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If you’re a client, you and your team gain free access to PDI 2026. Check your email inbox for your discount code and use it at checkout!
Registering 2 or more people? Up the quantity on this product and fill out the “Additional attendee” part of the form.
Free admission for clients: If you’re a client, you and your team gain free access to PDI 2026. Check your email inbox for your discount code and use it at checkout! Didn’t receive a discount? Contact trish@pridephilanthropy.com
After you register, we will contact you to collect more information, including names of all attendees.
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.”
Special Gifts Committee Co-Chair | Self Regional Healthcare Foundation
Scenes from PDI 2025
Theme “Win the Game of Fundraising”
“Truly one of the best conferences I have attended in content, flow, location, and attendees!”
Associate Director of Development | Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Other Educational Opportunities by PRIDE Philanthropy
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Free Virtual Forums
• Virtual webinars
• Once a month on Friday
• 45 minutes
• For clients and non-clients
• Does not count towards CFRE educational credit -
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Academies
• In-person workshops
• 3-5 times per year
• 2-3 days
• Exclusively for PRIDE clients
• Earn CFRE educational credit
