Strategic Plan

In September 2022, CFRE International convened a Strategic Planning Committee comprising board members, staff, and representatives from partner organizations to develop a 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The Board‑approved plan advances the global professionalism of fundraising and guides CFRE International's programs.

Key Strategic Priorities

While CFRE International has advanced significantly over the past several years, we continue our efforts to enhance professionalism within the fundraising sector through several strategic priorities:

Strengthen Global Recognition

Build recognition of CFRE as the international standard for certification of fundraising professionalism.

Support Career Pathways

Develop and promote a CFRE career pathway for individual professional development.

Enhance Learning Resources

Increase the availability of reliable and valid CFRE Exam preparation materials and practitioner literature.

Optimize Organizational Excellence

Ensure CFRE International's governance, management, and infrastructure support ongoing excellence.

Become a CFRE

Explore the initial certification and recertification pathways.


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