On 23 January 2018, the Texas Association of Community College Foundations (TACCF) became a Participating Organisation of CFRE International. The partnership signifies CFRE International’s continued commitment to work with fundraising professionals at higher learning institutions.

TACCF joins 24 other CFRE Participating Organisations, all of which are dedicated to encouraging the highest levels of professionalism and learning within the fundraising profession. By standing behind the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, TACCF demonstrates its support of ethical fundraising and encouragement for its members to attain the internationally-recognised credential.

“For 23 years TACCF has been bringing community college fundraising professionals together with the guiding principle of helping them succeed in their roles. Fundraising has never been an easy profession and organisations like TACCF provide valuable support networks and training,” says Eva E. Aldrich, President and CEO of CFRE International. “CFRE International is excited to partner with TACCF and work together to continually build better fundraising professionals while strengthening the sector overall.”

As members of a Participating Organisation, TACCF members are now eligible to receive a 20% discount on CFRE certification and recertification fees.

TACCF is a professional association consisting of executive directors and fundraising professionals employed within Texas community colleges, districts and foundations. It focuses on increasing the professionalism and effective of members through education, interaction and the adoption of standards and ethical practices. You can find more information about TACCF at www.taccf.org.