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Why Becoming A CFRE Should Be Your Next Personal and Professional Goal

Presented by:
Connie Maguire, CFRE & Rick Politte, CFRE


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You may have thought about applying for your CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) credential. Let's make 2010 the year you move into action!

The CFRE credential marks you as a professional committed to fundraising. It increases your credibility and improves your career opportunities – CFREs earn 17% more than their non-certified colleagues in the US. On a personal level, it is an opportunity to test your knowledge and to improve areas that are not your strong suit. CFRE is the most recognized professional certification of proficiency and practice in fundraising. The CFRE designation is intended for members of professional fundraising staffs or consultants whose work is 50% or more in fundraising, resource development or management of fundraising. If that is you, join us for this workshop to get started.

Your AFP Chapter has committed to helping you achieve your CFRE, beginning with this program. There are many ways to prepare, including individual study plans and group study sessions. Come see what will work for you.

Presenter Bios


Rick Politte, CFRE is the President/CEO of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA. He joined the YMCA movement in 1982. Rick worked as the Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Family YMCA from 1996-2004. Through Rick's leadership, the Santa Barbara YMCA implemented a comprehensive fundraising campaign that included a $4.2 million capital campaign. Rick holds a Masters degree in Leadership Development and Organizational Management from Springfield College and is a Certified Fundraising Executive. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Financial Development Chair for AFP, Education Chair for the North American YMCA Development Organization and a member of the Thousand Oaks Rotary Club.