Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Achieve your International Fundraising Certification

The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is an accredited professional fundraising certification that is recognised internationally and demonstrates a fundraiser’s commitment to the highest standards of fundraising. Fundraisers who apply for and complete this professional milestone are certified for their mastery of fundraising best practices and enjoy improved career opportunities and advancement.

CFRE is certified under The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 standard for certification of personnel. FIA is a CFRE Participating Organisation and an approved provider for CFRE continuing education. FIA can assist you to achieve this professional certification and all FIA professional members who apply to become certified through CFRE International receive a 20% discount on CFRE initial certification and re certification.

Track your continuing education points:
***2023 trackers coming soon

Australian CFRE Exam Preparation Assistance

Prepare for your CFRE examination by participating in a one-hour group session weekly for eight weeks with an experienced CFRE fundraising professional. These lunchtime sessions will help you to stay motivated, provide you with opportunities to discuss and ask questions about content areas, and will keep you on track for your exam preparations. 

For employers – Why hire a CFRE?

Find an Australian CFRE.

For more information and application details please visit the CFRE website.


The CFRE application process: Step by steps
Apply for your Initial CFRE Certification
CFRE examinations and recertification
CFRE recommended resource reading list


CFRE Study Group February – April 2023

***This study group is for FIA members only who are close to taking their CFRE exam*** If you are unsure if you should register please get in touch via training@fia.org.au

Every Monday 13 Feb – 3 April (AEDT)
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Online


CFRE Study Group May – July 2023

Every Monday 22 May – 10 July
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Online

*Registrations open after Easter


CFRE Study Group August – September 2023

Every Monday 7 August – 25 Sept
12.30pm – 1.30pm
Online

*Registrations open soon