Stand Out. Get Ahead.
Earn the Only Accredited, Globally Recognized Certification for Fundraising Professionals.
Becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is an exciting professional achievement that shows you go beyond by leading and committing to a higher standard in fundraising.
As a CFRE, you’ve proven your mastery of ethical best practice philanthropic fundraising so your employer, board, donors, and beyond can put their trust in you.
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Boost Your Salary
In North America, where the CFRE credential’s roots date back to 1981, there is a strong correlation between CFRE certification and increased salary potential.
CFREs in the United States earn, on average, 5 – 16% more than their non-certified colleagues.
CFREs in Canada earn, on average, 14% more than their non-certified colleagues.
Advantages
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Third-party validation of your knowledge, skills, and practice.
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Enhanced career opportunities. Many fundraising professionals tell us that after they earn their CFRE, they are called more often for interviews and have an edge in the job application process.
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Stronger earning potential.
Two Steps
You’re probably closer than you think!
The CFRE process has two parts:
Candidates are required to read the Candidate Handbook prior to submitting an application and must meet the application requirements before they are permitted to test.
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Your My CFRE account is the place to manage all aspects of your initial certification or recertification.
Log in below to create your Free My CFRE account or to sign in to your My CFRE account if you already have one.
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Support for Pursuing Your CFRE Credential
Use our email template to begin the conversation with your supervisor about supporting your CFRE goals in 2024.
