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Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

CFRE International

Certification

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is an internationally recognized, voluntary credential that supports a fundraiser's professional growth and commitment to the philanthropic sector.

Format

Hybrid

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

All holders of the CFRE credential also pledge to abide by: - CFRE's Accountability Standards - International Statement of Best Practices in Ethical Fundraising - Donor Bill of Rights

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Identify current and prospective donor information in ethical fundraising contexts
  • Apply securing‑the‑gift strategies within best‑practice fundraising processes
  • Build donor relationships across diverse philanthropic environments
  • Engage volunteers effectively within fundraising program management
  • Demonstrate leadership, ethics, accountability, and professionalism across fundraising activities
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Fundraisers13-1131.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Prospective individual and corporate donors — identify and cultivate relationships through outreach and networking with reduced supervisory oversight.
  • Donor acknowledgment letters — write and personalize at scale to reinforce giving relationships and stewardship across a mid-sized portfolio.
  • Annual giving campaigns — implement end-to-end, coordinating direct mail, email, and digital channels in a development department setting.
  • Cash and in-kind solicitations — conduct independently with individuals and small business donors using persuasive communication techniques.
  • CRM donor database — manage and update regularly, running queries and generating reports to support campaign planning and donor tracking.
  • Grant proposal narratives — compile and draft for submission to foundation and government funders, meeting stated requirements and deadlines.
  • Contribution strategies — adapt existing frameworks to encourage lapsed donors to renew or upgrade their giving levels.
  • Donor prospect research tools — apply independently to assess capacity and interest, prioritizing outreach for a defined prospect pool.
  • Sponsorship packages — develop and present to corporate partners, aligning giving opportunities with organizational programs and donor interests.
  • Fundraising performance data — monitor and analyze across campaigns, identifying trends and recommending adjustments to development leadership.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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