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One of our favorite tips is, "Ask the Big Three: So what? Who cares? What’s new?" If you can’t answer these questions to engage your audience, it's time to revise!

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Published by CFRE International, the CFRE Exam Compass Study Guide is the only official guide to navigating the CFRE Exam. It includes everything there is to know about the CFRE Exam, broken down by:

⚡Your CFRE Journey: Getting Started
⚡Learning to Think Like a CFRE
⚡Understanding the Knowledge Domains
⚡Preparing for & Taking the Exam
⚡Recommended Reading
⚡Study Questions & Answers
⚡Policy on Accountability Standards
⚡Sample Study Plan

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Note: Use of the CFRE Exam Compass Study Guide is not a guarantee of a passing score on the CFRE Exam.

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While there isn’t a set number of study hours to guarantee a passing score on the CFRE Exam, most individuals who are successful studied 40 – 80 hours.

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Note: Following these steps does not guarantee a passing score on the CFRE Exam.

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: Before submitting your application, review it one last time. Check for duplicate entries, incomplete items, etc.

Go to your application: https://mycfre.cfre.org/

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: Spell out acronyms (preferably in the first instance it's used) at least once on your application.

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: Don’t forget to go back into your application and edit anything you listed as “TBD.”

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: Cross-check your calendar to make sure you didn’t miss adding any education points from fundraising-related opportunities you attended. Remember, “lunch and learns” on fundraising topics count!

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: Don’t list routine/ongoing work products (i.e., individual newsletters) as separate projects in your application. Projects listed should be temporary endeavors with specific strategic goals.

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: Stuck on your CFRE application? Contact the CFRE Certification Team—they’re here to help! Email [email protected].

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: Courses are only considered “academic” if you receive a grade that’s recorded on an official college or university transcript.

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: As you fill out your application, list conference presentations and attendance as separate entries. Speaking earns double points, so be sure to list it separately.

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Congratulations to the 165 professionals who earned their designation in the Q2 2024 test window! See who they are: https://ow.ly/zHo150SpnHv

CFRE Application Quick Tip: If you have questions about your CFRE application at any point throughout the process, feel free to contact our CFRE Certification Team—they’re here to help! Email [email protected].

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Will you be at the 2024 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Annual Conference this week? Be sure to stop by our exhibitor table to say hi and chat about your professional development goals!

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CFRE Application Quick Tip: If you're planning to take the Exam in 2024, submit your application now to ensure you get the best test date for your schedule. https://ow.ly/UiFB50SiTYs

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Will you be at the 2024 AADO Annual Fundraising Conference this week? Be sure to stop by our exhibitor table to say hi and chat about your professional development goals!

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📣DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline to submit a nomination for our Board of Directors has been extended to Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you’re passionate about the fundraising profession & envision a world where fundraising professionals get the recognition they deserve, submit your nomination (or nominate a fellow CFRE certificant) today!

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Don't forget! Submit your nomination to the CFRE International Board by this Friday, May 31. Candidates (CFRE certificants in good standing) may self-nominate, or be nominated by another current CFRE certificant. Learn more: https://www.cfre.org/news/cfre-international-call-for-board-nominations-is-open-7/

CFRE International Board nominations are now open! All CFRE certificants in good standing are invited to submit nominations for consideration. Candidates may self-nominate, or be nominated by another current CFRE certificant. Learn more: https://www.cfre.org/news/cfre-international-call-for-board-nominations-is-open-7/

Looking to fill a position on your team? Check out the CFRE Career center. https://careers.cfre.org/

Stacy Swanson, CFRE, shares her advice for how to talk about your CFRE designation with prospective employers Read the post: https://t.ly/D1Cgc

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Congratulations to the 201 Fundraising Professionals Who Achieved Their Goal of Becoming a CFRE in the Q4 Testing Window!
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Thank you to the more than 200 fundraising professionals who joined us for yesterday's webinar. Missed it? The recording is now available:

How to Become a CFRE in 2024 Get all the information you need to make 2024 the year you become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).This free webinar provides an in-depth overview o...