Feb 13, 2020
There are many reasons for fundraisers to pursue certification in philanthropy. According to the CFRE, 51% of CFRE's receive their employer’s support toward their initial certification while 63% of employers put money towards the continuing education of their fundraisers, required for recertification. So what makes philanthropy certification so interesting?
John Drake is the President of Baylor Scott and White Irving Foundation, and he has been a donor helper for 35 years and has worked for Baylor Scott and he has other experience in advancement from the Dallas Technological Seminary and Baptist Health System of San Antonio. John has had his CFRE designation for quite some time now and he just recently passed the rigorous exam to achieve his Fellow in the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (FAHP).
In this episode of Philanthropy 212, John Drake joins Penny Cowden as they talk about the different fundraising certifications that exist, why some fundraisers opt to get certified and some don’t, and how getting a certification might affect your career as a fundraiser. Stay tuned.