The Blue Ridge Institute

The Blue Ridge Institute for Southern Community Service Executives is the oldest continuing institute of its kind in the country, organized more than 80 years ago. The Institute is a nonprofit organization which provides an opportunity for its members to gain practical knowledge about current problems in their organizations or field of service. The Institute offers a chance for enrichment of professional knowledge in a natural setting of beauty and in an atmosphere of warm friendship.

Here's what our members are saying...

Our diverse membership comes from all areas of the nonprofit community service sector:

Suzie Foley
Executive Director, Greenville Free Medical Clinic
Greenville, South Carolina

"It’s one conference where I feel I can really find the work/life balance, between family and profession, and replenish both."

Kathy Ralston
Director, Albemarle Department of Social Services
Charlottesville, Virginia

"You’re in an in environment that really encourages thoughtfulness…and calming down...and slowing down."

Joe Tolan
President & CEO, Metro United Way Louisville, KY

"I'm always looking forward to it..."

Ron Busroe
Community Relations & Development Secretary, The Salvation Army
Southern Territory HQ, Atlanta, GA

"This is a very comfortable place to be, and in that comfort, we learn to open up a little more."

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Watch the Video Tour to learn more and experience a taste of Blue Ridge.

The 2010 Institute

Thanks to all who made this year's BRI fun and informative! Stay tuned!