CFRE International

There's still time to make your #CFRE goals a reality in 2024! Submit your application by October 1 in order to take the CFRE Exam during the last testing window of the year (October 1 - November 30): mycfre.cfre.org #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Congratulations to Casey Saunders, CFRE, for being awarded the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Rising Star Award! #ProudCFRE #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Preparing to take the CFRE Exam? Use our Glossary of Fundraising Terms to review common fundraising terminology, like "campaign," "GAAP," "ethics," and "rating" (to name just a few). Download the Glossary: https://ow.ly/Aixi50SFzXl #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

The #CFRE certification program grows, promotes, and develops certified professionals who serve as role models in the fundraising profession. By passing the CFRE Exam, you demonstrate you possess a well-rounded body of knowledge to meet challenges head-on. Be confident you have the know-how to be a leader in the field. If your goal is to become a CFRE in 2024, submit your application by October 1 for eligibility to take the exam during the last testing window of the year (October 1 - November 30). Submit your application: https://mycfre.cfre.org/ #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Thinking about starting a texting program at your nonprofit, but unsure of the pros and cons? Leaders at Feed the Children, Brady United, and MissionWired share their top takeaways on using text messaging to enhance donor engagement and fundraising efforts: https://ow.ly/m1UG50T2k9y (via NonProfit PRO) #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Publications on our Reading Resource List are comprehensive and most closely-relate to information covered on the CFRE Exam. They are widely available and provide information on current, commonly accepted fundraising practices. It's not intended that each CFRE candidate read every publication. This list is provided as a guide for candidates seeking books on particular subject areas or general overview texts. Most candidates read 1-3 books, focusing on texts that address where they need to bolster their fundraising knowledge. Explore the Reading Resource List: https://ow.ly/GVTN50SFCf1 #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Studies show 30% of annual giving occurs in December and 10% during the last three days of the year. Without a sound strategy in place for this key period, nonprofits could miss out on mission-critical revenue. Use these tips to maximize the generosity of the year-end giving season and set your nonprofit up for success in the coming year (via re:Charity): https://ow.ly/HmPA50SX1hM #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

We love seeing our CFREs in the spotlight! Wonderful profile of Kelli A. Smith, CFRE ... "Kelli's leadership philosophy is driven by her commitment to advocating for aging adults. 'The communities and people we serve, both at home and in our residential communities, depend on us to do our very best every day,' [said Kelli]."

Rich Basler, CAP®, CFRE, achieved his CFRE credential in 2019. When preparing for the CFRE Exam, he received some valuable study tips: 1️⃣Take the CFRE Practice Exam first to become familiar with the format. 2️⃣Dive into the Resource Reading List to refresh lost knowledge. 3️⃣Sit with the Practice Exam one more time. As a CFRE Ambassador since 2020, and a current CFRE Board member, Rich shares this advice and more with other fundraising professionals preparing to earn their CFRE: https://ow.ly/Opcy50SFF5R #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

With CFRE Ambassador Judy Zhu, MBA, CFRE, as moderator, and CFRE Committee on Directorship Chair Tom Berekoff, CFRE, as presenter, this is sure to be an amazing event! If you're in the Greater Vancouver area, don't miss it: https://lnkd.in/etjk8nc7