KEEP THAT PROMISE YOU MADE TO YOURSELF….OBTAIN YOUR CFRE THIS YEAR!

 

CFRE STUDY GROUP OF THE AFP CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

NEXT STUDY GROUP BEGINS MARCH 29

 

CFRE International certifies experienced fundraising professionals who are aspiring to the highest standards of ethics, competence, and service to the philanthropic sector.  The CFRE certification process consists of three parts: application, a written examination and agreement to uphold a code of ethics and Accountability Standards. To Learn more about CFRE, visit http://www.CFRE.org

 

The Florida Chapter of AFP offers an eight-month study group to help prepare you for taking the CFRE exam. The Study Group is free and upon completion and registration to sit for the examination, the Florida Chapter will contribute $200 towards the cost of the test.

 

AFP Central Florida Chapter is now accepting applications

  • Updated requirement – candidates with 3 yrs. (formally 5 yrs.) experience may now sit for the exam

  • CFRE Study Group will begin Friday, March 29 and ends in October

  • Classes are held at Edyth Bush Institute from 2:30 – 4:30 pm typically on the last Friday of the month

  • Completed applications must be forwarded to Christine Wright, CFRE at Christine.Wright@uss.salvationarmy.org

  • Class size is limited to 15 Students

  • $200 scholarship for those who complete the course with only one excused absence and apply to take the exam

  • Applications due on March 20

The purpose of the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) Study Group is to provide an overview of the skills, techniques and program components based on fundraising experience at the five-year level.  Participation in the Study Group assists students in learning or reviewing these concepts to prepare for the test.  Content is based on six core knowledge areas related to fundraising and which are included in the CFRE exam.  The Study Group meets monthly, with each of the eight study sessions lasting two hours.  The course is taught by local professionals who have already achieved the CFRE credentials.  Each instructor teaches course theory, provides practical applications and test-taking strategies.

 

2020 CFRE CLASS DATES

 

FRIDAY MARCH 20 Introduction                                     

FRIDAY APRIL 24 Current/Prospective Donor Research

FRIDAY MAY 29 Securing the Gift

FRIDAY JUNE 26 Relationship Building

FRIDAY JULY 24 Volunteer Involvement

FRIDAY AUG 28 Management

FRIDAY SEPT 25 Accountability

FRIDAY OCT 23 Final Session

 

Study Group Application

 

Study Group Application

Email completed application form to:

 

Christine Wright, CFRE

CFRE Study Group Chair

Re: Central Florida Chapter CFRE Review Course Application

Christine.Wright@uss.salvationarmy.org

Or call 407-949-4123