How Do You Become a Professional Fundraiser?

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Ways to Become a Fundraiser

  • Contact a local charity or organization and inquire about volunteering.
  • Start your own fundraising campaign by creating a website or social media page.
  • Reach out to family and friends to ask for donations.

CFRE Certification Requirements

To qualify to sit for the CFRE exam, applicants must successfully complete:

  • 36 points in Professional Practice
  • 55 points in Professional Performance
  • 80 points in Academics

Responsibilities of Fundraisers

Fundraisers are responsible for:

  • Organizing and executing gift campaigns
  • Building relationships and raising money for charitable causes or groups
  • Being skilled in areas such as communications and marketing

CFRE Certification Details

Initial CFRE certification requires an individual to complete 80 educational points and an exam. Recertification requires 45 or 60 points of professional practice. For more information, please see CFRE International’s Certification page.

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