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 be a mix of virtual and 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.
**RENEW or JOIN TODAY**

Upcoming Programs

Please note: Unless you register as a drop-in, you won’t be able to register for programs until you pay your membership fee for 2025/2026 program year. Once you do, you’ll receive the new member password.

October 7, 2025 — Sherry Quam Taylor presents The Top 10 Myths That Are Keeping Your Nonprofit from Growing Its Revenue (Zoom)

November 4, 2025 — Ron & Sue Rescigno present Prioritizing Second Gifts…Now More than Ever (Geneva Foundation of Presbyterian Homes in Skokie)

December 9, 2025 — Arlene Siller presentation, details TBD (Zoom)

January 6, 2026 — Loretta Turner, MA, ACC, CNP presentation, details TBD (Zoom)

February 3, 2026 — Susan Kahan presentation, details TBD (Institute for Therapy through the Arts in Evanston)

March 3, 2026 — Brieanna Quinn presentation, details TBD (Zoom)

April 7, 2026 — Details TBD (Zoom)

May 5, 2026 — Details TBD (In person)

Programs

The Top 10 Myths That Are Keeping Your Nonprofit from Growing Its Revenue

Oct 7

Oct 7, 2025

Most nonprofits want to grow their organization’s mission and revenue year on year. But why is it so difficult? And what’s preventing real, sustainable growth?

In this webinar, Sherry will walk through the top 10 myths that are keeping your nonprofit from growing general-operating revenue and diversifying funding. And you might be surprised that many of these myths appear to have very little to do with traditional fundraising but greatly impact the bottom line.

Oct 7, 2025

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.

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Professionals in Development Network

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 2025 CE Tracker form.

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“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

Connecting and Advancing Development Professionals

Renew or join today!

Upcoming Programs

A professional community to help you grow

Stay Connected.

Change can be a really good thing.

Earn CFRE Credits

“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.”