Stand Out. Get Ahead.

A voluntary credential recognized worldwide, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) signifies a confident, ethical fundraising professional.

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Earning your CFRE means you’ve proven your mastery of ethical, best-practice fundraising.

It show peers, board members, donors, and beyond that you adhere to the highest standards in all facets of your work.

The Benefits

  • Access to a worldwide network of 7,700 CFREs
  • Invitations to attend CFRE-only networking events
  • Increased fundraising knowledge and professional confidence
  • Assuring your fundraising aligns with globally-recognized best practices

What It Takes to Become a CFRE

There are two steps: An online application and the 200-question, multiple-choice CFRE Exam.

Once your application is completed and approved, you have up to one year to sit for the CFRE Exam.

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If you belong to any EFA member organization, including Fundraising Verband Austria and Deutscher Fundraising Verband, you enjoy a 20 percent discount.

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Take the next step on your professional journey. Become a CFRE.

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