Connect. Learn. Grow.
PIDN is a community where nonprofit and philanthropy professionals come together to share industry experience through educationally focused programs. Our goal is to provide opportunities for professional growth. With an annual fee of only $50, PIDN offers a terrific value for membership - that’s approximately $5 per session!
Build your network
PIDN is a vibrant and inclusive community of professionals where members can develop meaningful connections. Enjoy small-group networking with other like-minded individuals at every monthly meeting. Members also have exclusive access to our Membership Directory in order to contact others directly.
Join us on our LinkedIn Discussion Board to connect with others, ask questions and share insights on fundraising and other relevant topics!
Expand your skillset
PIDN provides members with monthly meetings on a variety of key fundraising concepts and issues like: major gift programs, donor advised funds, annual appeals, grant writing, career advancement strategies and many more!
Click here to see upcoming programs. These programs are approved for CFRE credits. Members also have access to additional educational content and resources on the members-only section of our website.
Find new opportunities
PIDN actively maintains a local job board to keep members informed on all of North Chicagoland’s fundraising, development and nonprofit career opportunities. We also frequently share information on upcoming conferences, webinars and other educational opportunities on our social media and e-newsletter.
A message from PIDN’s President
Welcome to Professionals in Development Network! Founded in 1985 as Women in Development North and renamed to Professional in Development Network (PIDN) in 2021, PIDN is dedicated to advancing professionals in the development field by providing educational and networking opportunities. We also welcome those in transition as well as individuals with other professional ties to development.
PIDN provides members with monthly meetings on key fundraising concepts and issues, September through June. In the 2023-2024 program year, monthly meetings will be a hybrid, some in-person and some virtual, and programs are approved for CFRE credits.
The annual membership is a terrific value for only $50. Attending the monthly meetings allows you to stay current in your field of expertise and meet other like-minded professionals.
Thank you for your interest in PIDN, I look forward to meeting you soon!
Most sincerely,
Karen Fay
PIDN President, 2021-2024
Karen@CenterForEnrichedLiving.org
Benefits of Joining PIDN
$50 annual membership
10 professional development meetings held September through June. Most programs are eligible for 1.5 continuing education (CFRE) credits.
Monthly networking opportunities with fellow members and access to the Membership Directory
Monthly emails with information on open job postings, upcoming conferences, and other opportunities
Access to members-only resources on our website
PIDN BOARD
2021-2022
President: Karen Fay (Center for Enriched Living)
President-Elect: OPEN!
Membership Chair: Katy Murphy (Youth Job Center)
Outreach Chair: Alexa Markoff (Illinois Legal Aid Online)
Program Co-Chairs: Blair Findlay and Terry Sanders (American Osteopathic Foundation) with support from Kay Israelite (Evanston Scholars)
Secretary: Alisa Martorano (Total Link 2 Community)
Treasurer: Sara McGuire (Roycemore School)
Webmaster: Leah Perri (LGBTQ+ Center Lake County)
Nominating Co-Chairs: Joanne Bertsche (ETHS Foundation) and Alicia Garcia (Hispanic American Community Education & Services - HACES)
Volunteer Luncheon Co-Chairs: Dona Bliss (Acts of Kindness Cabaret) and 1 OPEN position
Membership is $50 per year. Submit your registration and payment below!
Online Payment with
