Oct 03 to Oct 05, 2023 | 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
** The course is cancelled **
Are you thinking of getting CFRE certified?
The AFP CFRE Refresher Course uses case studies to provide a “refresher” of the six fundraising knowledge domains and the core principles and concepts that all experienced fundraising professionals should know. While the course is designed as a refresher and not an in-depth review, course delivery is flexible so the 3-day option will allow extra time for discussion.
The course is taught in an active learning style and includes mini case studies (“caselets”) for group discussion, making the learning experience both substantive and enjoyable.
Learning objectives include:
- Apply fundraising skills and knowledge to real-life scenarios.
- Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in terms of your understanding of the fundraising knowledge domains.
- Assess personal readiness to take the CFRE examination.
- Develop an effective personal study plan.
Registration accepted until May 18.
Apply for a scholarship no later than May 1, 2022, 5 p.m.
Facilitators
Alexis Gaiptman, CFRE, MBA
Vice President, Quebec
Make-A-Wish / Rêves d’enfants
Alexis Gaiptman, CFRE is the Vice President, Quebec at Make-A-Wish / Rêves d’enfants. She is a proven leader with over 15 years of fundraising experience in healthcare. Her background is in Political Science, Women’s Studies and Community Economic Development. She is driven by her passion for growth, ability to embrace new challenges and desire to better our local communities. Alexis is the Secretary on the AFP Quebec Board, is a Director on the AFP Canada Board, is a dedicated volunteer with AFP GTA and AFP Global and have finished her Executive MBA with McGill-HEC Montréal.
and
Jennifer Williams, CFRE
Vice-President, Philanthropy
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC)
Jennifer Williams is a seasoned fundraiser with two decades of experience in Education and Healthcare fundraising. As the Vice-President, Philanthropy at MDC, Jen has the privilege of leading a team focused on fundraising to support the neuromuscular community. Prior to her work with MDC, Jen played an integral role in all aspects of development and alumni relations at Bloomberg Nursing and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. A strong leader, collaborator and problem-solver, Jen provides insightful relationship management, helping to build a stronger philanthropic environment nationwide. Her passion for education and commitment to the profession is evidenced by her commitment to teaching and mentoring through the Fundamentals of Fundraising and CFRE Review courses.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Participation in the AFP CFRE Refresher Course may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) examination However, the AFP CFRE Refresher Course is not designed specifically as a prep course for the exam. It is designed to provide a review of concepts one should know at the five-year experience level.
AFP highly recommends that this refresher course be just one of the resources you use in preparing to take the CFRE exam. Your study should also include reading books that appear on the CFRE Resource Reading List.
More specifically, the AFP CFRE Refresher Course focuses on both
- refreshing the fundraising knowledge a professional already has, and
- identifying and helping to fill in gaps in fundraising knowledge.
So, this Course is a most important step in the process of preparing for the CFRE Exam. However – avoid relying solely on this Course and this manual during your exam preparation! Successful candidates often participate in follow up study groups and spend time on their own studying for the exam. CFRE International provides a number of excellent resources, including a candidate handbook, the test-content outline, and a list of reading resources (also provided as handouts as a part of the Refresher Course), available at www.cfre.org/resources/handbooks A practice exam is also available on a subscription basis for periods of either 30 or 90 days: www.cfre.org/practice-exam. The practice exam does not provide the answers to the exam questions one will face; rather, it primarily helps one understand how the questions are asked and the degree of difficulty involved. We encourage participants to take advantage of these additional resources!