Blue Ridge Institute (BRI)

Empowering nonprofit leaders since 1927. We provide growth, connection, and renewal opportunities for community service leaders. The Blue Ridge Institute is designed for CEOs, Executive Directors (ED), and executive leadership staff who report to the CEO or ED. Since its inception, the Blue Ridge Institute has met for our annual conference in July. We immerse all members in new ways to learn, lead, and renew. We strive to fill our members with work-life harmony. Members are encouraged to bring their families to our annual conference to participate in fun activities. During the conference, we host a Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) for minors to learn the fundamentals of leadership. If you want to learn more about our quirky family of choice, visit our website. We would like to encourage you to connect with a current member for a nomination. Nomination applications open annually from January - June. Conference registration opens annually from April - July. Join the Blue Ridge Institute and attend our summer conference in July!