Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
Association of Fundraising Professionals
CFRE stands for "Certified Fundraising Executive." Administered by CFRE International, the CFRE credential demonstrates your professional achievement and commitment to the fundraising profession. This is achieved through mastery of core knowledge and skills required of fundraising professionals with at least three years of experience.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Standard $875 USD Member Fee $700 USD
Format
Online
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeEvaluate fundraising campaign effectiveness and return on investment using metrics and performance indicators to guide continuous improvement.Proficient
Skills developed through this program
- Demonstrate mastery of ethical, best practice fundraising within international standards
- Apply well-rounded fundraising knowledge to meet professional challenges and increased job responsibilities
- Strengthen credibility with employers, clients, and donors through validated fundraising competence
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
AFP fully supports the CFRE credential, and is a proud "Participating Organization" along with the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, The Giving Institute, United Way, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, and numerous other organizations. About the CFRE Exam: CFRE Exam questions are based on the activities fundraisers do every day and framed against the broader context of best practices in ethical fundraising that have been tested and measured within the international fundraising community. CFRE International continuously reviews and revises the CFRE Exam to maintain validity and reliability. This larger body of knowledge is researched by a professional testing agency using a detailed survey called a Job Task Analysis. New forms of the exam are released regularly to reflect current best practices and protect exam integrity. Exam Format: - Computer-based exam - 200 multiple choice questions - 4 choices per question - 4 hours total to sit for the exam - 10-minute break between two sections of the exam Exam Schedule: You have 4 hours total to sit for the exam, with an optional 10‑minute break in between 2 sections of 100 questions each. - After the break, you cannot return to Section 1. - If you skip the break, you cannot return to Section 1. - Breaks longer than 10 minutes are deducted from your time in Section 2. Scoring: The exam uses a scaled score, with scores ranging between 200–800. A score of 500 or above is required to pass. 175 questions count toward your score. 25 are pretest items that do not count.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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