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 Chair at karen@kedconsult.com   request a membership application or pick up your application here

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. 2009 CFRE Study Group dates will begin in June.  Class schedules will be posted here.   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@verizon.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