The Standard in Ethical Fundraising

CFRE certification is the standard for ethical fundraising across the globe. CFRE professionals meet rigorous education, professional practice, professional performance, and ethical standards to serve their donors’ best interests.


Be a CFRE 

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The Standard in Ethical Fundraising

CFRE certification is the standard for ethical fundraising across the globe. CFRE professionals meet rigorous education, professional practice, professional performance, and ethical standards to serve their donors’ best interests.


Be a CFRE 

team

The Standard in Ethical Fundraising

CFRE certification is the standard for ethical fundraising across the globe. CFRE professionals meet rigorous education, professional practice, professional performance, and ethical standards to serve their donors’ best interests.


Be a CFRE 

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Your Pathway to CFRE Certification

Meet Requirements

Education > Practice > Performance

Apply

Submit for Eligibility Review

Pass Exam

Pearson Vue or Online

Recertify

Every 3 Years

Next Application Deadline

2026-01-15T13:59:00+10:00

January 15, 2026

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Initial Certification

Prove you know best-practice fundraising by earning the only accredited, globally recognized certification for fundraising professionals.

Become a CFRE

Recertification

Demonstrate your ongoing commitment to the fundraising profession and stay current in the industry by recertifying every three years.

Recertify as a CFRE

Employers

With CFREs on your team, your organization and donors are served with a higher level of knowledge and accountability—resulting in superior fundraising results.

Hire a CFRE

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