Commit. Excel. Lead. Be a CFRE.
A voluntary credential recognized worldwide, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) signifies a confident, ethical fundraising professional.
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Earning your CFRE credential 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.
CFRE Credential’s 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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Members of any EFA member organization or the Association of Fundraising Consultants save 20 percent.
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Take the next step on your professional journey. Become a CFRE.
