EFFECTIVE
FUNDRAISING
Program Overview
The Certificate in Effective Fundraising (CEF) offers a comprehensive and systematic exploration of the key competencies required to be a self-aware, confident, reflective, ethical fundraising professional with a strong sense of professionalism, commitment and passion for the nonprofit sector.
Comprehensive and Systematic Learning Opportunity For:
A professional or volunteer fundraiser seeking greater competence and career advancements
Details
CEF builds on the success of Center for Nonprofits’ other Certificates in Nonprofit Leadership & Management, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, and Marketing and Promotion for Nonprofits, with their combined alumni of 673 individuals.
Participants will receive 84.5 CFRE Continuing Education Points upon full completion of the program. Full participation in Certificate in Effective Fundraising is applicable for 80 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or re-certification.
PRICING
Early Bird$1,500*
Standard Tuition$2,000*
*Eligible for AmeriCorps education award funds and Hazlewood Act tuition exemption program
Application
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Instructors

Autumn Keiser
Senior Director of Marketing & Communication,
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.

Brett J Barnes, CFRE, CFRM
Chief Development Officer,
National Domestic Violence Hotline

Carmine Salvucci
Chief Development Officer,
Communities In Schools of Central Texas

Cookie Gregory Ruiz, CFRE
Executive Director,
Ballet Austin

Debbie Tate, CFRE, CFRM
Chief Development Officer,
Center for Child Protection

Fayruz Benyousef
Philanthropy Expert & Strategist,
Fayruz Benyousef Consulting

Holly Raymond
Chief Financial Officer,
Upbring

Pam Benson Owens
President & CEO,
Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc

Shannon M. Andre’, CPA, CFE
Vice President/Austin Managing Shareholder,
Brown, Graham & Company, P.C.
Course Outline
The Certificate in Nonprofit Effective Fundraising sessions start Thursday, January 30th through Thursday, July 10th, 2025.
The session will be held online via Zoom. Participants are expected to attend and actively engage in every session. Before you register, please be sure you can commit to participating in each session.
**Schedule is subject to change**
