CFRE International

Will you be at the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners #CGPconference this week? If so, stop by exhibitor booth 305 to say hi, chat about your professional development goals, and enter to win a copy of the #CFRE Exam Compass Study Guide! Learn more about the conference: https://ow.ly/PoxN50TMbnZ #Fundraising #ProfessionalDevelopment

Are you plagued by self-doubt as you search for a career that energizes you? You're not alone! Check out these tips (via CharityVillage) to playfully quiet your inner critic and move forward with confidence: https://ow.ly/lGxw50TMana #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Participating in a study group can be a helpful way to prepare for the CFRE Exam. If you're preparing to take the exam this year, find a study group or add yours to our list: https://ow.ly/m6QR50SFBzv #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Building your nonprofit’s board can be a daunting task. Explore how to recruit the best members for your organization’s governing body: https://ow.ly/eNQN50TNJww #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

"The leaders I’d characterize as exceptional—those who build strong teams and achieve enviable fundraising results—believe passionately in supporting their staff’s professional development," shared CFRE International President and CEO Eva Aldrich, Ph.D., CAE. "Whether budgets are big or small—these leaders devote resources to helping their people grow. They recognize professional development equals significant, sustainable fundraising results." Read 3 reasons why professional development leads to a stronger team: https://ow.ly/AWhE50TJYJz #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

While there isn’t a set number of study hours to guarantee a passing score on the CFRE Exam, most individuals who are successful studied 40 – 80 hours. Download our complete CFRE Exam Study Plan, including links to the test content outline, a reading list, and more study tips and resources to get started: https://ow.ly/f5gT50SFrz5 Note: Following these steps does not guarantee a passing score on the CFRE Exam. #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Believe it or not, year-end fundraising is right around the corner! Have you done these 6 things to ensure your email list is ready for a successful year-end email campaign? https://ow.ly/ncpA50Tzoka (via Nonprofit Marketing Guide) #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Pearson VUE, CFRE’s computer-based testing partner, will have a scheduled outage between Friday, October 11, 2024, at 1:00 pm CT, to Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 9:00 am CT. Although no CFRE Exams are scheduled during this timeframe, you may experience issues scheduling a future exam or accessing exam results while the Pearson VUE system is down for upgrades. If you have questions or concerns regarding your Pearson VUE experience, please contact us at succeed@cfre.org. #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

We're pleased to announce the election of Michelle Hamilton, CFRE (USA); Phillip Rothwell CFRE (UK); Astrid von Soosten, CFRE (Germany); and Judy Zhu, MBA, CFRE (Canada) to three-year terms (2025-2027) on the CFRE International Board of Directors. Read more: https://ow.ly/wMgC50THgbM #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment

Char Manlove-Laws, CFRE, knows hard work and determination pay off. While some people view the CFRE as a credential to achieve later in their careers, she earned her CFRE in her early 30s. Read more about the value Char thinks the CFRE brings to those with 5–10 years of professional experience: https://ow.ly/cLFk50SSmwg #Fundraising #Nonprofit #ProfessionalDevelopment