Commit. Excel. Lead.
Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFREs) are leaders equipped with the know-how to meet fundraising challenges head-on and get the job done.
When you become a CFRE, you’ve proven your knowledge of ethical, best practice fundraising.
The CFRE is the only globally-recognized accredited credential for fundraising professionals.
Whether you work in London or Lima, it shows the world your fundraising practice adheres to the highest ethical standards.
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Benefits
- Greater on-the-job confidence
- Increased fundraising knowledge
- Access to a worldwide network of CFREs
- Invitations to attend CFRE-only networking events
A Global Network
Once you’re a CFRE, you’ll be part of a global community of more than 7,700 fundraising professionals in 25 countries who hold the credential.
What It Takes to Become a CFRE
There are two steps: An online application and the CFRE Exam.
Once your application is completed and approved, you have up to one year to sit for the CFRE Exam.
Upon passing the CFRE Exam, you are a CFRE. Your designation signals to the world you place confidence, ethics, and professionalism at the center of your work.
