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Have you thought about becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)?

Being a successful fundraiser depends on much more than having relevant knowledge or credentials after your name. It requires personal drive and perseverance to reach the job’s objectives and a collaborative attitude toward your work, your colleagues, and the organization. Most of those skills come from experience – from being in the trenches and honing your skills on the job.

That said, CFRE certification indicates a fundraiser’s commitment to professional growth in the field, which has significant benefits:

Increases credibility
CFRE certification affirms that your knowledge and experience meet international standards in philanthropy
Enhances professionalism
The CFRE certification program promotes and develops professionals who can stand out as role models in the fundraising field.
Improves career opportunities
CFRE certificants have an edge when being considered for employment or promotion.
Provides greater earning potential
A survey of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) showed that CFREs earn, on average, 23 percent more than their non-certified counterparts.
Prepares for greater responsibilities on the job
The training required to achieve and maintain CFRE certification improves skills and knowledge critical to managing the challenges of fundraising.
Builds self-esteem
Achieving CFRE certification brings personal satisfaction and professional confidence.

Find out more about how you can sign up for CFRE training today.

Caitlin Fillmore

Cait is a former nonprofit executive with extensive fundraising and marketing experience in human service, healthcare, arts, religious, and animal organizations. Throughout her career, Cait focused on elevating transparency and storytelling at nonprofits in Iowa and California. Cait studied journalism at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa and worked as a reporter before her nonprofit career. Born and raised in the Midwest, Cait moved to California in 2017. She now works as a freelance writer and spends her free time cooking and cheering on the Chicago Bears. You can view her work at www.caitlinslhfillmore.com.