CFRE Certification

CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE
(CFRE)

Commit. Excel. Lead.  BE A CFRE.

Stand Out. Get Ahead by earning the only accredited, globally recognized Certification for Fundraising Professionals.

Becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) is an exciting professional achievement that shows you go beyond by leading and committing to a higher standard in fundraising.

As a CFRE, you’ve proven your mastery of ethical best practice philanthropic fundraising so your employer, board, donors, and beyond can put their trust in you.

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Boost Your Salary

In North America, where the CFRE credential’s roots date back to 1981, there is a strong correlation between CFREs in Canada earn, on average, 14% more than their non-certified colleagues.|
Source: Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2023 Compensation and Benefits Report


Advantages

  • Third-party validation of your knowledge, skills, and practice.
  • Enhanced career opportunities. Many fundraising professionals tell us that after they earn their CFRE, they are called more often for interviews and have an edge in the job application process.
  • Stronger earning potential.


Two Steps:  You’re probably closer than you think!

The CFRE process has two parts:

  1. An application
  2. An exam

Candidates are required to read the Candidate Handbook prior to submitting an application and must meet the application requirements before they are permitted to test.

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Your My CFRE account is the place to manage all aspects of your initial certification or recertification.

 

Log in below to create your Free My CFRE account or to sign in to your My CFRE account if you already have one.

Find a Study Group

Participating in a study group can be a helpful way to prepare for the CFRE Exam.
CFRE International is pleased to host a searchable list of study groups. CFRE International has not reviewed the materials or methods used in these study groups, and the presence of a study group on this list does not constitute an endorsement by CFRE International. CLICK HERE


Both Christina Morgan, CFRE and Heather Butler, CFRE, current Board Members of AFPNL are 2025 CFRE Ambassadors, joinging nearly 200 CFRE's from across the globe. Should you have any questions regarding the process or are considering your intial certification, please e-mail us at afp.nlchapter@gmail.com.