CFRE Study Groups

The Southwest Florida Chapter of AFP is pleased to offer a yearly CFRE study group, generally beginning in mid January. It is an informal study group to help prepare those AFP members interested in sitting for the CFRE exam. It is a FREE benefit of your AFP membership! If you would like to participate during the next year and are not a current AFP member, please contact Karen Eber Davis, Membership Co-Chair at kareneberdavis@att.net or Carol Carter, Membership Co-Chair, ccarter@ncf.edu to request a membership application.

WHY CERTIFY? • Challenges You to Excel on the Job • Challenges You to Continue Your Training • Demonstrates Your Commitment to Your Colleagues and to Your  Community EXAM REQUIREMENTS (At least 5 years in fundraising field) The CFRE Program consists of three parts: 1.) A written application 2.) A written examination 3.) An agreement to uphold a code of ethics. There is a requirement to recertify every three (3) years. EXAM SCHEDULE Please visit the CFRE web-site at www.cfre.org for CFRE exam locations and dates. Please remember that applications to sit for the CFRE exam are due to CFRE International at least 60 days prior to the exam date. POLICY ON REVIEW COURSES FOR THE CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE) PROGRAM CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any programs designed to prepare candidates for the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) written examination. Any programs promoted as preparatory or review courses are titled as such by the individual sponsoring organizations. CFRE International does not award continuing education points toward applications for initial or recertification certification for participating in any formal or informal exam study courses or for teaching any such courses. 2008 CFRE Study Group dates are as follows: We are beginning a new 9-month study group on June 26 June 26, 2008- Exam Overview-  Lisa Intagliata, CFRE                               Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation July 29 2008- Accountability- Faith M. Pridmore, CFRE, CFP                                  Principal Financial Group   August 26 2008-  Securing the Gift   September 30, 2008-  Current & Prospective Donor Research  October 28, 2008-  Volunteer Management   November 25, 2008-  Marketing & Communications   December 30, 2008 – Management          January 27, 2009- Relationship Building/Class Presentations                              February 24, 2009- Graduation, Re-test, Review- Lisa Intagliata, CFRE Meetings will be held at the Selby Library, 2nd floor conference room (downtown) from 5:30-7:00p.m.  The fee for the class is $35.  Checks can be made payable to AFP and mailed to:                                         AFP                                         P.O. Box 4133                                         Sarasota, FL  34230-4133 You can also pay via credit card.  To register for the class, please contact Kim Noyes at afpfl@comcast.net.   Facilitator:    Lisa Intagliata, CFRE Director of Development Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. 1515 S. Osprey Ave., Suite B-4 Sarasota, FL  34239 (941)917-1286 (941)917-8729 (Direct Line) (941)917-2270 Fax Lisa-Intagliata@smh.com