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Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Exam
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CFRE Nonprofit & Association Management Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation
Phase 1: Donor Research and EthicsYou are here
Cover prospect research methods and ethics/accountability foundations.
Phase 2: Securing Gifts
Practice solicitation planning, ask strategy, and gift-closing techniques.
Phase 3: Relationship Building and Leadership
Build stewardship systems and management execution skills.
Phase 4: Timed 200-Question Practice
Run full-length timed simulations and review performance by domain.
Can You Take the CFRE Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Minimum 55 professional performance points are required in the most recent 5 years
- •Authorization to Test is valid for one year after application approval
- •Candidates must agree to CFRE International standards and ethics requirements
CFRE Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-12 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates may take the exam up to two additional times on the same application, with at least 30 days between attempts and retake fee payment.
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200 Practice Questions
Domain-mapped fundraising practice modeled on CFRE weighting.
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Guided remediation for stewardship, solicitation, and ethics scenarios.
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What You'll Study
16 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction to the CFRE Credential & Exam
2 sections
Prospect Identification, Wealth Screening & Qualification
3 sections
Donor Intelligence, Data Management & Privacy Ethics
4 sections
Case for Support, Annual Giving & Direct Marketing
4 sections
Major Gifts, Capital Campaigns & Institutional Solicitation
4 sections
Planned Giving Vehicles & Gift Acceptance Policies
3 sections
Donor Cultivation & Moves Management
3 sections
Multi-Channel Engagement, Active Listening & Donor Retention
3 sections
Stewardship Systems, Recognition & Accountability
4 sections
Volunteer Program Design, Recruitment, Training & Governance
3 sections
Strategic Planning, Mission Alignment & Program Assessment
3 sections
Financial Operations, Departmental Budgeting & Resource Allocation
3 sections
Staff Leadership, Performance Metrics & Team Development
3 sections
AFP Code of Ethics, Compensation Standards & Public Trust
3 sections
Accountability Standards, Donor Rights & Regulatory Compliance
3 sections
CFRE Exam Simulation, Pacing & Cross-Domain Scenarios
2 sections
CFRE Exam Details
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Exam
Administered by CFRE International
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official CFRE International content outline
Prospect identification, qualification, and donor intelligence gathering workflows.
Solicitation strategy, ask execution, and commitment-closure practices.
Stewardship, engagement planning, and long-term donor relationship development.
Volunteer recruitment, support, and governance collaboration in fundraising.
Fundraising program leadership, planning, and team/organizational management.
Ethical practice, accountability standards, and professional conduct requirements.
What's Included
16 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
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What's Next After the CFRE?
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