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.
Renew or join today!
Based on membership feedback, this year’s programming will primarily be held virtually, with some networking sessions held in person.
For only $50, gain access to 10 professional development & networking meetings! We also have NEW drop-in options available for all programs. View & register for programs here.
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.
A professional community to help you grow
PIDN is dedicated to advancing professionals in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors by providing educational and networking opportunities in the form of monthly meetings on key fundraising concepts and issues.
Stay current in your field of expertise and meet other like-minded professionals.
Stay Connected.
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.
Earn CFRE Credits
PIDN is an approved provider of continuing education giving you the opportunity to earn CFRE credits by attending meetings. Track your progress by utilizing this 2022 CE Tracker form.
“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