Connecting and Advancing Development Professionals
PIDN is a volunteer-run organization in the Chicago North area dedicated to advancing development professionals through education and networking.
2022/23 Program Year:
October 2022 - Nonprofit Giving: Get Creative to Fix Your Mix featuring Jen Masterson.
November 2022 - Leveraging for Learning: Best Practices featuring Jorion Tucker and Susan Haarman of Chicago’s Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship.
December 2022 - Best Practices for “Multi-Modal” Fundraising featuring Melissa S. Brown.
January 2023 - When to Hire a Fundraising Consultant featuring Janet Mary Cobb.
February 2023 - Earning Your CFRE: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know featuring Andrew Polter of the University of Cincinnati Foundation.
March 2023 - Boards on Fire: Inspiring Board Members to Raise Money Joyfully featuring Susan Howlett.
April 2023 - The Ethical Fundraiser featuring Jordan Debbink-Lesniak.
May 2023 - A Deep Dive on Older Adult Donors featuring Patrick Schmitt.
June 2023 - Tips to Start Your Fiscal Year Strong featuring Ter Molen Watkins & Brandt fundraising consulting.
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Change can be a really good thing.
Professionals in Development Network is a fresh step forward from the previous organization, WIDN, Women in Development North. While still committed to all of the important goals and values of WIDN, PIDN is creating a more inclusive community with a broader vision for serving professionals in development.
“The varied topics presented at our meetings are so important, as they increase our knowledge and sharpen our abilities to raise funds for our nonprofit organizations and clients.”
—Francine Friedman, CFRE, Co-Founder of WIDN/PIDN