CFRE Review Course

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - Thursday, July 15, 2010

Kellogg Conference Center
Northwestern University Downtown Campus
340 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611

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The AFP CFRE Review Course is a complete, advanced overview of the development function for professionals who would like to improve their fundraising & management skills, learn to raise money more efficiently or build upon their current advancement skills. The course materials will be a critical resource and invaluable lifeline for the remainder of your career! In addition to the instruction, you will network with your Review Course classmates who will share in this two-day immersion experience. These new friends will become mentors, coaches, sounding boards and counselors as you advance your career.

Schedule (both days):
8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.– Registration
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.– Program

Cost:
Member Rate: $410.00
Guest/Non-member Rate: $490.00

What's Included?
In addition to the instruction from highly experienced professionals and networking opportunities with your colleagues, your registration will include comprehensive course materials, lunches and refreshment breaks for this two-day course. The course notebook, which outlines the curriculum for each module, is worth the price alone, as you will refer to these materials again and again throughout your career.

Who Should Attend?
The AFP CFRE Review Course is designed for fundraising professionals with five or more years of experience. This may include executive directors, vice presidents of development, program managers and special event coordinators for local nonprofits and foundations. Also, staff members of university development offices may be good candidates for the course. Individuals are not required to take the CFRE Certification Exam after the course.

Special Note: Although the title suggests that the class is a preparatory for taking the CFRE exam, many professionals sharpen their skills and broaden their knowledge base in preparation for higher levels of management. It is also ideal for the corporate person entering the nonprofit world at the management level.

How is the Course Structured?
The Review Course consists of nine modules:

Module I: Why Philanthropy? An Overview of Fundraising & Its Concepts
Module II: Current & Prospective Donor Research
Module III: Marketing and Communications for Fundraising & Development
Module IV: Developing a Comprehensive Solicitation Program
Module V: Building and Sustaining Relationships
Module VI: Securing the Gift
Module VII: Volunteer Involvement
Module VIII: Management
Module IX: Accountability
Appendix: Supplemental materials, including test taking tips & sample questions

Who are the Facilitators?
Your faculty members are experienced, successful professionals. Each of these highly credentialed and successful facilitators brings 25 or more years of experience in the real world of fundraising. They represent healthcare, higher education, foundation and human service, not including their former professional affiliations which cross the religious, museum, social service, association foundation and myriad other sectors. Faculty includes:

• Rebecca E. Hunter, CFRE, MT*, Chief Development Officer, Cancer Wellness Center;
• Marilyn Foster Kirk, CFRE, Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, University of Illinois at Chicago;
• Sandy Macnab, FAHP, CFRE, MT*, President, Alexander Macnab & Company;
• Jamie Phillippe, CFRE, Vice President Development & Donor Services, The Chicago Community Trust

*MT = Master Teacher as designated by the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy and the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2000’s inaugural class

Not Sure if the CFRE is Right for You?
If you are considering the certification, or just interested in learning more about CFRE and how it fits in the fundraising profession, AFP Chicago has a (free) recorded informational webinar, "Becoming a Certified Fundraising Executive."

To register for the CFRE Review Course click here

Special Thanks to our Program Co-Sponsor: Kittleman and Associates

AFP offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for successful completion of the CFRE Review Course. Participants must attend all sessions on both days to be eligible for CEUs.

Please note: there is no guarantee that any of the specific content covered in this course will appear as specific items on the CFRE examination. CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any educational programs, and this course was not developed in conjunction with CFRE International. AFP strongly suggests that participation in the AFP CFRE Review Course be just one element of the study plan to prepare for the CFRE Exam.