Alexandria, VA, USA – May 14, 2019 – CFRE International announces that the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) has become its newest Participating Organization. The HKMA joins 28 current Participating Organizations in working together with CFRE International to promote confidence, ethics, and professionalism in fundraising.
Additionally, the HKMA joins the Japan Fundraising Association, Korea Society of Philanthropy, Nepal Center of Philanthropy and Development, and Shanghai Jing’an Fundraising Social Charity Innovation Development Center to become the fifth CFRE International Participating Organization in Asia.
“We look forward to working with the HKMA to grow awareness of the Certified Fund Raising Executive certification in Hong Kong and jointly support fundraising professionals there to dedicate themselves to the highest standards in fundraising,” said CFRE International President & CEO Eva Aldrich, Ph.D., CAE, (CFRE, 2001-2016). “Partnering with the HKMA to increase the number of CFREs in Hong Kong will enable both organizations to advance fundraising as a recognized profession. We are excited to augment our work in Asia by aligning with such a highly regarded Participating Organization in Hong Kong.”
The HKMA is a non-profit-making organization which aims to be the leading professional organization advancing management excellence in Hong Kong and the Region. Founded in 1960, the HKMA offers a variety of management and education programs, seminars and talks, including fundraising management offerings.
All current HKMA members are eligible to receive a 20% discount on the cost of CFRE initial certification and recertification.
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