Continuing Education

The Continuing Education Program helps candidates find educational offerings that will count for credit and to help organizations better advertise those offerings. The Continuing Education Program does this through two interrelated parts: Approved Providers and My Education Finder.

Overview      Find Education      Approved Providers      Become an Approved Provider      Educational Disclaimer      FAQ

Overview

CFRE international recognizes continuing education that supports ethical, current fundraising practice. Programs from CFRE Approved Providers may be eligible for CFRE continuing education points.

Become a Provider

Find Education that Counts

My Education Finder

Discover programs that may qualify for CFRE points. Always confirm details with the provider and keep documentation for your records.

Open Education Finder

How it Works

  1. Search by topic, date, format, or provider.
  2. Verify CFRE points/hours and attendance requirements. 
  3. Record completed activities in your My CFRE application

Important: Approved provider status indicates programs may be eligible for CFRE points. Candidates must verify point eligibility with the provider.

Approved Providers

CFRE Approved Providers deliver education that aligns with the CFRE Test Content Outline and ethical standards. Visit the directory for the most current list of organizations.

View Approved Providers Directory

Organization Type Typical Offerings
Professional associations Conferences, Webinars, Chapter Programs

Universities/Continuing Ed Units

 Nonprofit Management & Fundraising Series
Sector Specific Partners Healthcare, Arts, Education Philanthropy Courses

Examples are illustrative only; check the directory for current providers and offerings.

Become an Approved Provider

Organizations that become CFRE Approved Providers may indicate potential CFRE point eligibility on programs and appear in My Education Finder.

Eligibility

  • Programs align with fundraising best practices and ethics.
  • Clear learning objectives and qualified presenters.
  • Attendance/participation tracking and documentation.

Application Process

  1. Submit application with organizational details and offerings.
  2. CFRE review and approval of eligibility and terms.
  3. Publish programs and keep details current.

Next Steps

Start Provider Application

Provider Agreement

Educational Disclaimer

The following disclaimer must be used when a Participating Organization, or any other organization or individual, makes reference to the CFRE examination or certification program in conjunction with educational programming:

Participation in the (educational program title) may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International. CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any educational programs and the (educational program title) was not developed in conjunction with CFRE International.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Programs may be eligible, but candidates must verify point eligibility and any documentation requirements with the provider.

Please see the Approved Providers Directory.

Timelines vary by application completeness and review volume. Submit early for listing ahead of your program dates.