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What You’ll learn
The Certified Nonprofit Fundraising and Development Specialist (CFDS) certification equips nonprofit professionals with the essential tools to lead fundraising programs, develop effective donor strategies, and strengthen revenue streams. From creating a development plan to executing capital campaigns and engaging your board and local businesses, this course covers it all. You’ll also explore the realities of planned giving, social media risks, and endowment strategies to future-proof your fundraising efforts. Whether you’re a fundraising staff member, executive director, or nonprofit consultant, this certification helps you lead with clarity, confidence, and strategic impact.
Specialized Knowledge for
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
1 CPE
Approved
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
1 PL
Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for
Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
1 CPE
Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL)
1 CPE
Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for
Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for
Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
1 CPE
Eligible
Non-profit Planning for
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
1 CE
Eligible
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Specialized Knowledge for
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
1 CPE
Approved
Certified Internal Auditors (CIA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
1 PL
Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for
Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
1 CPE
Eligible
Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership (QIAL)
1 CPE
Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for
Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for
Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
1 CPE
Eligible
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
1 CPE
Eligible
Non-profit Planning for
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP)
1 CE
Eligible
On Demand (video)
Examine why endowments appeal to many donors
Appreciate how endowments function with policies
Realize current trends shaping endowment strategies
Disclaimer : Before attending any course, please verify that the credit details align with your qualification requirements. This certificate is designed to help you acquire new skills and knowledge, which may or may not fulfill specific compliance criteria. While we have made every effort to ensure our courses adhere to compliance standards, we recommend reviewing the details to confirm applicability for your needs.
Instructors
Joanne Oppelt
Principal, Joanne Oppelt Consulting
Joanne is the creator of The Sustainable High ROI Fundraising System and co-creator of the Nonprofit Quick Guide series. She helps executive directors create vibrant fundraising cultures, adopt simple financial techniques, and find hidden resources to grow their agencies and advance their missions. During her twenty-five-plus years working in the nonprofit arena, she has helped numerous organizations build fundraising programs with high returns on investment, reducing their fundraising costs while raising more money.
Joanne works with local, regional, national, and international nonprofits, helping them increase their revenues and realize continuous net surpluses. She has held positions from volunteer to executive director, working in both small and large organizations. She has experience in a variety of fields including the arts, at-risk youth, child welfare, disabilities, early childhood education, maternal and child health, mental health, parent education, public health, rape prevention, suicide prevention, supportive housing, and youth development. Her extensive background with various agencies in a variety of roles enables her to understand the challenges nonprofit leaders face–both internally and externally.
Joanne is the author of five books and coauthor of fourteen. She has taught at Kean University as an Adjunct Professor in its graduate program. She is also a highly sought-after speaker and presenter.
I am one of approximately 100 people world-wide who hold the coveted Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) designation. I have been in the fundraising profession for 25+ years and have written numerous books on successful fundraising. I do virtual consulting, webinars, training and a mentor to authors.
I have trained more than 30,000 professionals in Mexico, Canada Bermuda, and Egypt as well as in almost all of the fifty states in the United States. I have led numerous web conferences and audio conferences for AFP, Charity Channel, Affinity Seminars, Junior Achievement, The Philanthropy Journal and many others.
I also serve as Acquisition Editor for CharityChannel Press and For the GENIUS Press.
I would love to talk to you about publishing your book and serving as a mentor.
Lucas is a Texas Society of CPAs Rising Star Award-winning experienced auditor, director, board member, manager, and publisher with more than 15 years of leadership experience in external audit and internal audit with an emphasis on risk-based (COSO) audit approaches. His responsibilities include the oversight and management of a department of more than 30 professionals (budget monitoring, analysis metrics, recruiting/retention, coaching, mentoring); partnering with clients with assets in excess of $150MM+ to identify, analyze, and mitigate financial and industry risks to their strategic plan; planning and execution of multiple, large-scale, simultaneous projects; and development and implementation of numerous accounting and finance presentations to external clients, committees, and boards as well as to local, state, and national audiences about accounting industry developments.
Tom Wilson, CEO of HospitalFundraising.com, has worked in
nonprofit staff positions as a capital campaign and endowment consultant for
more than 40 years. In partnership with 300 client partners, he has helped
secure more than $1 B in charitable funding.
Wilson’s book, Winning Gifts: Make Your Donors Feel Like
Winners, was published by Wiley & Sons. Tom is a frequent conference presenter
(pre COVID) for AHP (healthcare fundraisers), AAMC (academic medical center
fundraisers), CASE (higher education fundraisers), PSI (for Adventist
fundraisers), and AFP (for all types of fundraisers). He also facilitates board
retreats, strategic plans, and trains nonprofit boards and staff.
Tony Martignetti is the evangelist for
Planned Giving. He’s been starting and growing Planned Giving programs since
1997. A former attorney, he’s now launched Planned Giving Accelerator, a
membership community to create 1,000+ new Planned Giving programs in the U.S. It’s
at PlannedGivingAccelerator.com.
In the Air Force, during the Reagan
years, Tony controlled the keys to 10 nuclear missiles. Off duty, the keys started his Toyota.
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“The course transformed how we approach donor engagement and strategy. I now feel confident in designing our next capital campaign and ensuring long-term donor stewardship. 💼💡”
Jessica White, CPA
Fundraising Consultant
Strategic Planning Made Easy
“I’ve taken several courses before, but MYCPE ONE’s CFDS course truly gave me the clarity and skills I needed to lead fundraising efforts. From building donor relations to managing large campaigns, it’s an invaluable resource for nonprofits.💡🚀”
David Carter, CPA
Nonprofit Executive
Empowered to Lead
“Through this course, I’ve gained the skills to transform our fundraising efforts, boost board involvement, and plan for larger gifts. A must for anyone serious about nonprofit fundraising. 💰📈”
This certification covers a wide range of fundraising and development strategies essential for nonprofit professionals. Key topics include strategic planning for fundraising, donor relationship management, capital campaigns, board engagement, creating and launching planned giving programs, fundraising pitfalls on social media, endowment fund management, and maximizing business community support for nonprofit organizations. You’ll also explore critical areas like volunteer involvement, and how to build a high-impact fundraising team.
The CFDS certification enhances your ability to lead and execute successful fundraising campaigns and strategies. Whether you are managing major gifts, cultivating donor relationships, launching a capital campaign, or leading a nonprofit organization, this course provides you with the knowledge and practical tools to ensure your organization reaches its financial goals. You'll also learn how to engage volunteers effectively, develop strong boards, and leverage social media to avoid common fundraising pitfalls.
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After completion of each course of this Certification Programs, you will be able to download a certificate with the course title and number of hours. Certificates, as well as your study records, are stored for life and you can access them anytime. Certificates are valid proof for your continuing education credits and you can also add it as an additional designation.
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As per NASBA guidelines, you have one year from date of purchase of your certificate to complete each program. After completion of each course, you can attend final exam any time and get CPE Credit instantly. You can retake the exam multiple times without any additional charges.
Course have minimum passing score of 70% in the final exam and you can take multiple attempts of the said exam.
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