CFRE International

CFRE International The only globally-recognized accredited certification for fundraising professionals. Start your application today at www.cfre.org.
Our Vision is to be the premier global provider of professional certification of proficiency and practice in fund raising and to position the CFRE as the primary credential for career fundraisers for practitioners, employers, and the public.
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Founded in 2001, CFRE International is an independent 501(c)6 whose sole mission is dedicated to setting standards in philanthropy through a valid and reliable certification process. Between 1981 and 1996, two leading professional associations had their own separate certification programs, the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy offered the CAHP and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, formerly NSFRE, offered the CFRE. In 1997 for the betterment of the entire profession, those two organisations merged their programs to form the independent CFRE Professional Certification Board, now CFRE International. Following the creation of CFRE International, other leading philanthropic associations joined in support of the program. In 2009 the CFRE program was granted accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. NCCA, the accrediting arm of the National Organization for Competency Assurance grants accreditation to a select group of organizations that demonstrate compliance with the NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs. The accreditation process includes a comprehensive and independent expert analysis of the certification program against the highest industry standards.

Mission: As stewards of the public trust, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) International certifies fundraising professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and commitment to the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in serving the philanthropic sector. CFRE International fulfills this mission by establishing and administering a voluntary certification process based on current and valid standards that measure competency in the practice of philanthropic fundraising. In furtherance of its mission, CFRE International promotes voluntary certification, in dialogue with government and other bodies globally, as the preferred alternative to licensure and/or government regulation.

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Two in five fundraisers think their CEO fails to understand their work, survey finds

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Two in five fundraisers think their CEO fails to understand their work, survey finds 09 Jun 2020 News Two in five fundraisers (43%) believe that their charity’s chief executive does not understand their role and its challenges, a survey has found. Research conducted by Claire Warner, founder of ...

https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/two-in-five-fundraisers-think-their-ceo-fails-to-understand-their-work-survey-finds....
06/09/2020
Two in five fundraisers think their CEO fails to understand their work, survey finds

https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/two-in-five-fundraisers-think-their-ceo-fails-to-understand-their-work-survey-finds.html

Two in five fundraisers think their CEO fails to understand their work, survey finds 09 Jun 2020 News Two in five fundraisers (43%) believe that their charity’s chief executive does not understand their role and its challenges, a survey has found. Research conducted by Claire Warner, founder of ...

Fundraising during Ramadan performed 'a lot better than expected' https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/fundraising-during...
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Fundraising during Ramadan performed 'a lot better than expected'

Fundraising during Ramadan performed 'a lot better than expected' https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/fundraising-during-ramadan-went-a-lot-better-than-expected.html

Fundraising during Ramadan performed 'a lot better than expected' 01 Jun 2020 News Ramadan fundraising appeals have raised more than expected for some charities, although those with less of an online presence have suffered, according to the Muslim Charities Forum.  Speaking to Civil Society News, ...

Preparing for the CFRE exam? Don't forget to review the online glossary as part of your study plan! http://www.cfre.org/...
05/27/2020

Preparing for the CFRE exam? Don't forget to review the online glossary as part of your study plan!http://www.cfre.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Handout-Glossary-of-Fundraising-Terms.pdf

2 months until the July 15 CFRE application deadline! Keep logging webinars & trainings in your CFRE application. https:...
05/15/2020

2 months until the July 15 CFRE application deadline! Keep logging webinars & trainings in your CFRE application. https://cfre.secure.force.com/

The Florida Nonprofit Alliance released a guide for what organizations need to consider as their communities re-open. ht...
05/13/2020

The Florida Nonprofit Alliance released a guide for what organizations need to consider as their communities re-open.https://cdn.ymaws.com/flnonprofits.org/resource/resmgr/florida_reopening_guide.pdf

Fundraising at the moment is hard but has never been more essential. Your fundraising team might be feeling anxious, dis...
05/13/2020
5 steps to keep your fundraising team motivated | UK Fundraising

Fundraising at the moment is hard but has never been more essential. Your fundraising team might be feeling anxious, discouraged or isolated.

https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/05/12/5-steps-to-keep-your-fundraising-team-motivated/

Fundraising at the moment is hard but has never been more essential. Your fundraising team might be feeling anxious, discouraged or isolated. You can help them stay engaged and motivated by taking these five steps.

The CFRE Ambassador Program is here. Get paired with a current CFRE to learn how they approached the application, exam, ...
05/07/2020

The CFRE Ambassador Program is here. Get paired with a current CFRE to learn how they approached the application, exam, and more. Email [email protected] to request to be matched with an Ambassador.

Use our free template to help you create your own CFRE exam study plan: https://www.cfre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/...
04/30/2020

Use our free template to help you create your own CFRE exam study plan:https://www.cfre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/CFRE-Exam-study-plan.pdf

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225 Reinekers Lane, Ste 625
Alexandria, VA
22314

General information

CFRE International's values are the principles that guide our daily work; how we interact with each other and those we serve. These values guide our Board, volunteers and staff in making ethical decisions that affect candidates, certificants and the profession of fundraising. Impartiality - We adhere to an objective, fair and consistently applied process for collecting and evaluating information for decision-making that treats all people with equity. Integrity - We ensure fairness, accuracy, validity and reliability in the development and administration of the certification programme to ensure it meets the highest standards (as defined by experts in the field). Accountability - We accept responsibility individually and collectively to create a quality, sustainable organisation that operates in an honest and transparent manner and is prudent in the use of financial and volunteer resources. Diversity - We embrace and include the strengths, skills and perspectives that contribute to the development of the certification programme and its certificants in order to build bridges among fundraising professionals. Service - We engage in continuous organisational review and improvement in order to deliver our programme that meets and exceeds expectations. The Board of Directors is comprised of eleven individuals, ten who are currently certified fundraising professionals and one member of the public. The organisation is supported by a network of dedicated volunteers serving on committees and task forces.

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Interesting...I went to see what your exam fees were....Excessive...then I looked at your President and CEO's annual salary and compensation (990-2017 - $211,851)...now I can see why your exam fees are high...
The leading certification organisation of like-minded fundraisers world-wide. Wonderful to belong to such a wonderful organisation connecting fundraisers accross the globe in a wonderfully supportive community
Hello, is there any way to post a job to your org without paying the fee? We're a small nonprofit looking for a Director of Philanthropy, but spending $300 to put something up for 30 days is not in our budget (we don't have a budget, lol). Could I just put a link on your page? Thank you.
Please share the post below with colleagues that may be interested in joining me at the University For The Common Good in this exciting new role that engages students and young alumni in philanthropic endeavors:
New online practice exam from CFRE International - Prepare, Practice, and be Poised for success on the CFRE Certification exam
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We have a position opening at the University of Maryland. The Major Gift Officer position for Parent and Family Philanthropy is now posted. The best consideration date is 5/26/17 which is less than two weeks away! We need your help recruiting qualified candidates for this position. Please share with your contacts and get the word out to as many people as possible. This is a major gift officer position which requires some related experience (see job description https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/51511) and the ability to close gifts at the $50,000+ level. Local, regional and some nation wide travel is required. Please note that this is not an 8:30 am-5:00 pm position--evening and weekend work will be required as needed. Salary in the $70,000 to low $80,000 range based on skills and experience. This is a great opportunity! Please share as appropriate and help us recruit top notch candidates.