Is CFRE certification important to fundraisers, charities, and donors? My answer is a resounding “yes.” Will the value of CFRE certification continue to be questioned periodically? No doubt. But I think it is important for the fundraising profession as a whole to recognize that while individuals may on occasion rightly or wrongly question CFRE certification, there is no doubt that fundraisers and the fundraising profession are stronger for having a valid, accredited CFRE certification.
Board members are passionate, accomplished people who didn’t get where they are by being complacent and silent. That combination of skill and enthusiasm is the very reason Board Members are amazing assets to your mission but can also lead to chaos. If you want to derail your Board meeting, try the following.
Four things Endeavour Volunteer Consulting has learned over the last decade when recruiting skilled-based volunteers to support client engagements and executive team functions.
So how do we find the best fundraiser for our organizations? How do we weed out the ones who aren't a good fit? I have some ideas.
New research by Volunteer Canada and Investors Group gives insights into how volunteers prefer to be acknowledged.
