CFRE International Office Closed on April 18
April 8, 2025Our office will be closed on Friday, April 18, for a Spring holiday. Staff will be unavailable during this time. We will re-open on Monday, April 21, at 9 a.m. ET.
March 2025 Class of Certified Fund Raising Executives Announced
March 24, 2025Alexandria, VA, USA – CFRE International announces the most recent class of Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFREs). These 179 individuals join more than 8,200 professionals worldwide who hold the CFRE designation. Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International which include tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated … Read more
CFREs Celebrating 15 and 30 Years of Certification in 2025
February 10, 2025CFRE International is proud to recognize every CFRE celebrating 15 and 30 years of certification this year. Maintaining certification demonstrates an ongoing commitment to ethics and professionalism. Organizations are unable to achieve their missions without skilled, dedicated development professionals who consistently invest in themselves and their craft. We applaud and thank them for being long-standing … Read more
CFRE International Office Closed for President’s Day
February 10, 2025In observance of the U.S. public holiday President’s Day, our office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025. Staff will be unavailable during this time. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18, at 9 a.m. ET.
Upgraded CFRE Central Community is Live
January 27, 2025We are thrilled to announce that the new and improved CFRE Central Community is now live! We’ve worked hard to create a more engaging and user-friendly experience for all users, and we can’t wait for you to explore the new features, including: A central feed with fresh content that allows you to Like posts directly … Read more
Pearson VUE Scheduled Outage
January 22, 2025Pearson VUE, CFRE’s computer-based testing partner, will have a scheduled outage between Friday, January 31, 2025, at 1:00 pm CT, to Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 9:00 am CT. Although no CFRE Exams are scheduled during this timeframe, you may experience issues scheduling a future exam or accessing exam results while the Pearson VUE system … Read more
Updated Look & Functionality to CFRE Central Community
January 21, 2025We’re excited to share that the CFRE Central Community is getting an upgrade! To better serve your needs, the new CFRE Central Community is designed to provide an even better and more engaging experience for you, featuring: An upgraded and customizable central feed that will show you all the latest activity for all the communities … Read more
CFRE International Office Closed for MLK Day
January 13, 2025In observance of the U.S. public holiday Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our office will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. Staff will be unavailable during this time. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 21, at 9 a.m. ET.
CFRE Recertification Fee Change
January 7, 2025As of January 1, 2025, CFRE International has updated our recertification fees. While CFRE International has not raised fees since 2015, inflation has risen by 33% (cumulatively) over the last decade. During this period, we have added features to enhance the certificant experience with upgraded technology to streamline the application and audit processes, the My … Read more
Act Now: Submit Your CFRE Application by the January 20 Deadline
January 3, 2025Accomplish Your 2025 CFRE New Year’s Resolution As a CFRE, you are equipped with the latest fundraising best practices to help your organization reach its fundraising and philanthropic goals. Grow your on-the-job confidence Validate your knowledge Ensure you have the skills to triumph over fundraising challenges With the power of the only globally recognized, accredited … Read more
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