Career Details

Certified Fund Raising Executive

Description

The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential provides you with a recognizable demonstration of your personal and professional achievement and commitment.

Certifying Organization

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive

Certifying Organization

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

Certifying Organization

Association for Healthcare Philanthropy

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Certifying Organization

Certified Fund Raising Executive International

Type

B - Advanced

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