Butson, Scoville awarded CFRE designation

CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) International has named Jennifer Butson and Katrina Scoville as Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE). Butson and Scoville, leadership gift officers in the Development and Alumni Relations Office, join over 5,400 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International that include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated fundraising achievement and a commitment to service to not-for-profit organizations. They have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights. Initially, candidates must pass a rigorous written examination testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive.

“The CFRE process was developed as a way to identify for the public and employers those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective, conscientious, ethical and professional manner,” states Susan Davies Goepp, CFRE, chair of CFRE International.