CFRE Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the CFRE Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the CFRE exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Free CETopics in the CFRE Vocabulary Game
Donor research
Securing the gift
Relationship building
Volunteer involvement
Leadership and management
Accountability
Sources for these terms (4)
- Glossary of Fundraising Terms · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Standards Manual Addendum: Definitions and Guidelines for Moves Management Reporting · Source checked 2026-11-05
- AFP Code of Ethical Standards (PDF, amended December 2023) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Test Content Outline for CFRE Exam (August 1, 2022) · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the CFRE Exam
The CFRE certification is the internationally recognized credential for fundraising professionals. The exam covers six domains: Current and Prospective Donor Research (15%), Securing the Gift (22%), Relationship Building (29%), Volunteer Involvement (6%), Leadership and Management (18%), and Ethics, Accountability, and Professionalism (10%). It demonstrates mastery of best practices in philanthropic fundraising and is held by more than 8,200 professionals worldwide.
Exam sponsor: CFRE International / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
200 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
500 (scaled, 200-800 range)
Reported exam pass rate: About 70%. overall pass rate reported in CFRE International's FAQ This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CFRE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CFRE vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CFRE terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CFRE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the CFRE International / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the CFRE exam pass rate?
CFRE International's FAQ reports an overall pass rate of approximately 70%. Because eligibility already requires documented education, professional fundraising practice, and professional performance, most candidates bring substantial experience to the exam; preparing across all six domains with practice questions still matters.
How many questions are on the CFRE exam?
The CFRE exam contains 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored and 25 unscored pretest items) administered over 4 hours at Pearson VUE test centers. The questions are distributed across six domains according to the exam blueprint: Relationship Building (29%), Securing the Gift (22%), Leadership and Management (18%), Donor Research (15%), Ethics (10%), and Volunteer Involvement (6%).