Top Fundraising Certifications to consider in 2025

Certifications are a great way to show your expertise in a certain field, and can help you get your next job, or even a promotion. We've asked our mentors to recommend the best certifications for you to consider in 2025.

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Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE)

Hosted by afpglobal.org

The Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive—ACFRE—is the top credential of the fundraising profession. It demonstrates advanced level breadth and depth of knowledge about fundraising practice, a commitment to leadership in the sector, and a commitment to ethical and effective professional practice.

Fundraising Certification Coaching

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Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in Fundraising certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your Fundraising certification. Here are a few top picks:

Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

Hosted by cfre.org

Since 1981, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) has stood as our profession’s leading certification. As a CFRE, you’re regarded as a trusted leader who has proven your fundraising experience, success, and knowledge. CFRE certification signifies that you are a talented fundraising profession…

Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG)

Hosted by csulb.edu

As a professional in the challenging and complex field of planned giving, you must have access to the latest techniques and strategies to be successful. That's why the American Institute for Philanthropic Studies has developed this unprecedented program. The CSPGCM is a multi-module curriculum in p…

Nonprofit Fundraising certification

Hosted by lodestar.asu.edu

Gain additional knowledge and skills in fundraising, strategic planning, board governance, financial management and more! Course content includes the most highly relevant topics needed to lead and manage the fundraising efforts

Prices start at $379.

Fundraising Management Certificate Program

Hosted by pce.uw.edu

The essence of fundraising is identifying people whose values align with your mission or organization and establishing lasting relationships with them. Success in this continually evolving field requires the right combination of key skills and proven strategies and tactics. In this three-course cer…

Fundraising Workshop

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Consider joining a workshop specialized in Fundraising. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your Fundraising certification. Here are a few top picks:

Professional Certificate in Grant Writing

Hosted by ces.sdsu.edu

San Diego and California are home to thousands of nonprofit organizations. These organizations must compete for funding in an increasingly challenging funding environment. Grant writing is a key component of securing funding for many of San Diego's most dynamic organizations. Nonprofits, school dis…

MSc Financial Economics certification

Hosted by sbs.ox.ac.uk

Intellectually tough and highly practical, the distinctive nature of the programme will give you outstanding international training in the tools sought by financial institutions and companies, in a variety of different industries. Saïd Business School finance faculty, together with the Department o…

Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFRM)

Hosted by philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu

The Certificate in Fundraising Management recognizes and substantiates a commitment to fundraising leadership through the completion of four key courses.

Certificate in Philanthropic Fundraising

Hosted by philanthropy-institute.org.uk

Learned all you can learn from sector conferences and events? Looking to make a deeper connection with your donors and supporters? Wanting to apply the latest insights from psychology to inform your communications and build a world class donor experience?

Certificate in Nonprofit Fund Development

Hosted by nonprofitready.org

Learn the essentials of nonprofit fundraising with this free certificate program from NonprofitReady. Co-developed with CNM, these short courses cover the basics of fundraising and how to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors.

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