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AFP's professional advancement programs and courses give all professionals, no matter what level of experience they have, the opportunity to enrich their skills and add to their knowledge base.

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Tools for growing your career in philanthropy
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Two Fundraisers Earn Top Fundraising Credential
(Nov. 17, 2008) Dree Thomson-Diamond of Edmonton, Alberta, and Walter R. Gillette III of Washington, D.C., recently earned the highest professional certification available to fundraisers, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE).    READ MORE
ACFRE Board Announces Change to ACFRE Application Process
(Sept. 15, 2008) Individuals who have earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential will no longer have to be recertified as a CFRE before they can begin applying for the ACFRE (Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive) credential.    READ MORE
AFP's Curriculum Framework Updated
(May 26, 2008) AFP’s Knowledge Areas and Curriculum Framework, which benchmarks the skills and competencies a fundraiser needs at each level of the profession, has been updated to reflect additional knowledge areas.    READ MORE
Changes to CFRE Certification Process
(Apr. 23, 2007) CFRE International, the organization that oversees the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential, has announced new changes to the certification process.    READ MORE
The Zenith, vol 6
The Zenith, vol 6 - ACFRE Newsletter
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CFRE Continuing Education Policy Changes
(Aug. 14, 2006) Beginning in 2010, all applicants for the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential must submit at least 50 percent of their continuing education activities from approved providers.    READ MORE
Data on 2005 CFRE Exams Released
(Aug. 7, 2006) CFRE International has released aggregate data about the 2005 Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) exams, highlighting how applicants fared on the test overall and areas where fundraisers may need to improve.    READ MORE
CFRE Application Now Online
(May 19, 2006) CFRE International, the organization that manages the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential, has announced that a new web-based application form is now available for all applicants.    READ MORE
CFRE Testing: 2006 Schedule, New Computerized Process Available
(Oct. 10, 2005) CFRE International, the organization that manages the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentialing program, has released its 2006 schedule of international exam dates and locations, as well as its new computer-based testing program.    READ MORE
New Changes, Usability Features for AFP Career Planner
(Oct. 3, 2005) New changes to the AFP Career Planner make it even more useful and easier to track your educational activities and gain the skills you need to be successful in the fundraising profession.    READ MORE
CFRE Announces Switch to Computer-Based Testing in 2006
(July 11, 2005) The CFRE International Board of Directors recently announced plans to switch to computer-based testing for all North American CFRE candidates beginning in 2006.    READ MORE
Use the Career Planner to Help Apply for the CFRE!
(June 27, 2005) CFRE International, the organization which runs the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credentialing program, has announced that it will accept printouts from the AFP Career Planner for the education portion of its application.    READ MORE
ACFRE Board Eliminates Recertification Requirements
(Feb. 7, 2005) The ACFRE Certification Board voted recently to eliminate the credential's recertification requirement.    READ MORE
Certification Fees Increase for 2005
(Jan. 10, 2005) CFRE International, the organization which oversees the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential, has increased the fees it charges for certification and recertification of professional fundraisers.    READ MORE
About the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Program
The ACFRE credential signifies mastery of professional standards in leadership, management and ethics, at an advanced level of practice.    READ MORE
About the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Program
The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential provides you with a recognizable demonstration of your personal and professional achievement and commitment.    READ MORE
About advanced education at AFP
AFP offers a number of educational opportunities especially for advanced fundraising practitioners. These opportunities address both the practical skills and theoretical understanding required of advanced-level fundraisers.    READ MORE
Pre-qualify an educational session for ACFRE credit
Download the ACFRE Course Documentation Form and Education Session Guidelines here.    READ MORE
Job seeker information and links
Welcome, job seekers! Find information here about the AFP Jobs Service. But if you're already registered, you can go directly to Search for Jobs.    READ MORE
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