We are currently working on solidifying details for the 2013 Study Days to bring you an even better experience, but you can click here for initial information on the event. We do know it will be on two Thursdays, Sept. 12 and 19, 2013 (the sessions are different on each day, so you’ll want to attend both). Also, please see below to get an idea of what we've offered in the past. Save the dates!
The CFRE Study Days Are For You
Whether you are new to development, are preparing to take the CFRE exam or are an experienced professional, the ALDE CFRE Study Days are for you.
The event was originally developed to solely be a prep course for those about to take the CFRE exam. It certainly is a great option for people at that stage of their career. But the sessions have such high-quality educational content that they are also an excellent introduction for those who are new to the field, as well as a valuable review for experienced individuals.
The Study Days are September 13 & 20, 2012 (it's a two-day class, so you will want to attend both days) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Central. Please note for your own planning purposes that your CFRE exam application must be postmarked by August 24, 2012, in order to take the exam between October 26-December 1, 2012. You can still participate in the CFRE Study Days if you intend to take the exam in 2013 or later.
The Study Days feature over seven total hours of webinar format presentation, led by CFREs with years of knowledge, and experience giving educational presentations. The course is divided into five modules, based on the CFRE domains:
- Current & Prospective Donor Research - Heather McGinness, CFRE
- Securing the Gift & Relationship Building - Jeri Pat Gabbert, CFRE
- Management & Accountability - Mark Hofman, CFRE
- Volunteerism - Lori Werbeckes, CFRE
- Marketing/Communications - Bonnie O'Neill Meyer, CFRE
View the complete schedule
Also, please share this opportunity with your friends and colleagues. At just $125 it's an incredible value - many other organizations charge much more than twice or thrice this rate. Members of AFP and other groups - please share this with your local chapters and fellow members, and be sure to pass it on to your professional development/education chair or leader. We want to make sure as many as possible are aware of this important course since ALDE is one of only a select few organizations that even offer a CFRE prep course. Please feel free to use this flier to share CFRE Study Days.
Instead of charging one fee for site hosts and then another for attendees, all participants will be charged a 
simple, flat fee of $125. You can just attend from your home or office, but forming a chapter or local study group is highly recommended as doing so will be conducive to on-site discussion and networking. Again, be sure to invite non-ALDE members. Doing so will not only increase the quality of discussion, but will show development professionals all that ALDE has to offer. No one else comes close to providing such a great educational value, and ALDE is a 2012 Approved Provider for CFRE Continuing Education, so these Study Days can be counted for your CFRE CE points.
Register Now - View the registration page for available groups
Study Days content is based on the CFRE Exam domains as determined by CFRE International. ALDE is not able to provide actual exam questions and does not guarantee what content will or will not appear on the CFRE exam.
Download Select Study Days Handouts
Accredited in Public Relations (APR) is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice, and who are selected based on broad knowledge, strategic perspective and sound professional judgment.
Interested in APR? Tune into an APR Podcast.
APRPod #1: Interview with Edward M. Bury, APR, about the Accreditation in Public Relations credential
The first podcast features an interview with Accreditation Marketing Committee chair Edward M. Bury, APR, director of public relations at the CCIM Institute. In the podcast, Bury describes how he decided to become Accredited and the value of the APR to his professional career. Future podcasts will feature conversations with other Accredited PR professionals about different aspects of preparation for the APR examination, the exam readiness review process, and other topics related to the Accreditation credential.
To get started on the application process for Accreditation, click here.
For more about the Public Relations Society of America, visit their Web site.
The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation provides you with additional knowledge, tools, and credibility in working with clients on long-term financial planning.
The American College, which provides credentials for financial and insurance professionals, now offers the CAP designation. The CAP curriculum was developed in partnership with the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and involves taking three online courses, each followed by an exam. The designation is granted when the student passes all three exams.
To learn more, click here.
The Certified (Christian) Development Executive certification program is "a comprehensive gift development training program focused on professional development personnel working to strengthen Christian non-profit organizations."
The CDE program is made up of six courses and is offered by the LCMS Foundation: "Each of the CDE courses includes a guided practice or field experience to help you apply classroom learning. The certification requires the completion of the six courses, assignments and an oral interview. Additionally, completion of the courses qualifies the learner to complete the guided field experience with The LCMS Foundation and a written test or documented completion of Crescendo's Gift College online courses.
"Certification holders will exemplify stewardship grounding, professional integrity and ability to fund the mission."
To learn more, go here: http://www.lfnd.org/New/Trainprograms.asp
The Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a non-degree professional certificate consisting of 15 credit hours of graduate-level coursework.
The CNM is offered by the Weatherhead School of Management and the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University. Find out more here: http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/grad/cnm/
According to the CASE website, "The typical student takes one year to complete the program. CNM courses may be chosen from the Center's multidisciplinary curriculum, which encompasses four thematic areas: Nonprofit Purposes, Traditions, and Contexts; Analytic Thinking for Nonprofit Leaders; Generating and Managing Resources for Nonprofit Organizations; and Leading Nonprofit Organizations. A CNM student may select courses from any of the curricular themes and may customize a program of study to meet professional interests and needs."