Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive ACFRE

About the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Program

Timing  Two years to complete Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Timing  Two years to complete  Calendar begins when application accepted  Take written exam within one year

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) ACFRE Credential Conferred Oral Peer Review Completed Oral Peer Review Scheduled with $400 Payment Written Exam Passed Written Exam Taken with $400 Payment Portfolio Accepted Portfolio Submitted with $400 Payment Application Approved: Candidate’s two-year “calendar” starts Application Submitted with $400 Payment

Cost  $400 per component  Any component re-do fee = $400 Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Cost  $400 per component  Any component re-do fee = $400

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) ACFRE Process “Ifs”  Portfolio, Written Exam & Oral Review may each be attempted 3 times  One, one-year extension may be requested at any time

Component 1: Application Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Component 1: Application Application documents eligibility: Employment / Experience Education Service to the profession / sector Peer Recommendation Understanding of Ethics

Eligibility Works in the profession Holds CFRE, FAHP, IADF Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Eligibility Works in the profession Holds CFRE, FAHP, IADF Adherence to the AFP Code of Ethics 10 years full-time experience in fundraising or 15 years professional experience BA / BS or additional five years of full-time experience in fundraising

More Eligibility Within previous five years, 15 hours of: Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) More Eligibility Within previous five years, 15 hours of: -- Senior-level management courses -- Senior-level leadership courses Within previous five years, 10 hours of: -- Senior-level ethics courses

Still More Eligibility Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Still More Eligibility Member of field-related professional organization Volunteer service to not-for-profit sector Note: ALL eligibility requirements must be met before submitting application

Component 2: Portfolio Materials developed by candidate Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Component 2: Portfolio Materials developed by candidate Planning Document Case Statement Professional Competencies (Two each): Writing; Creativity; Management; Teaching/Training

Portfolio Single three-ring binder, max. 3” wide Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Portfolio Single three-ring binder, max. 3” wide Audio/video o.k. if it fits in 3” binder Portfolio Piece ID Form Summarizes development, use, results, & ethical implications

Portfolio Application approved before submitting Portfolio Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Portfolio Application approved before submitting Portfolio May resubmit Portfolio three times

Portfolio Each portfolio is judged on Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Portfolio Each portfolio is judged on its own merits, without regard to apparent or intentional similarity to that of any other candidate.

Component 3: Written Examination Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Component 3: Written Examination Prospect Identification Cultivation Solicitation Recognition Gift Management Management Advancing Philanthropy Advancing the Profession

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Written Examination Application approved and Portfolio approved; register for exam Can take exam up to three times Can arrange test location / date

Component 4: Oral Peer Review Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Component 4: Oral Peer Review Three-hour oral exam administered by a three-member panel of ACFREs Held at IHQ, International Conference, or Leadership Academy

Oral Review Four General Questions - 30 minutes prep time Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Oral Review Four General Questions - 30 minutes prep time Four Specialty questions – no prep time - Two questions in each of two areas selected by the candidate

Oral Review One Capstone Question demonstrating Mastery in: Management Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Oral Review One Capstone Question demonstrating Mastery in: Management Leadership principles Problem-solving skills and Planning Ethics

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Oral Review Knowledge / understanding of management & leadership principles Problem-solving skills and Ethics Understanding of development process (planning, implementation, evaluation) Ability to organize thoughts and articulate

Oral Review Expected responses: Global Specific Experiential Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Oral Review Expected responses: Global Specific Experiential Theoretically-based

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Oral Review Understanding of fundraising ethics and ethical decision-making, based on AFP Code of Ethics Failure to meet this standard at any time during Oral Review will result in an automatic “fail”

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Oral Review Complete Application, Portfolio and Exam components then register for Oral Review May attempt Oral Review three times

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) ACFRE Credential Conferred Oral Peer Review Completed Oral Peer Review Scheduled with $400 Payment Written Exam Passed Written Exam Taken with $400 Payment Portfolio Accepted Portfolio Submitted with $400 Payment Application Approved: Candidate’s two-year “calendar” starts Application Submitted with $400 Payment

Help? Info / Application on AFP website ACFRE Program Staff: Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Help? Info / Application on AFP website ACFRE Program Staff: Cathy Williams, Ph.D. – 703-794-2178 cathlenewilliams@cox.net Request ACFRE Mentor

How do I start? Identify when you want to finish Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) How do I start? Identify when you want to finish Complete first page of Application Review your professional education over past five years…identify gaps.

Why start today? I like to be among the very, very top… Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) Why start today? I like to be among the very, very top… I like a challenge… I like to learn… I like to lead… Conference is a great place for pre-approved education credits…

By achieving the ACFRE You will gain insight, confidence, and Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) By achieving the ACFRE You will gain insight, confidence, and professional and personal stature that will be with you in every endeavor for the rest of your life.

joining the ranks of the ACFRE Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) GOOD LUCK and Here’s to each of you joining the ranks of the ACFRE

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