How to Become a CFRE- Webinar (2026)
About the Event
Take control of your fundraising career and earn the world’s only globally recognized, accredited certification for fundraising professionals.
Learn why to become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE):
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Lifts your fundraising knowledge
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Benefits your fundraising practice
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Can help you earn more
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Unlocks greater career opportunities
How to become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE):
- Eligibility requirements
- Starting and submitting your application
- CFRE Exam overview
- Effectively studying
- Recertification
Chris Ziemba, CFRE
Chris is a current CFRE Ambassador. Chris currently serves as the Donor Relations Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin. With a solid foundation in donor relations and major gifts, his tenure at Second Harvest has been marked by creating meaningful connections and aligning donor interests with our programs. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive, he prides himself on leveraging data and tools, like Raiser's Edge NXT, to refine donor engagement. A commitment to innovation and personalized strategies has been pivotal in ensuring that each donor is honored and their contribution supports sustained success.
Theresa Stevens, CFRE
Theresa recently earned her CFRE and will be sharing her personal journey in earning the certification. Theresa serves as the Executive Director of the Sun Prairie Library Foundation. Her career reflects a blend of nonprofit leadership, public service, and hands-on stewardship of the land. In addition to her work with the Wisconsin Foundation, she has experience as an Alder for the City of Sun Prairie, representing District 2, and worked to meet the needs of a growing and diverse community. She holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and am a certified Master Gardener through UW-Extension, combining academic knowledge with practical expertise to serve both people and place. At the heart of everything she does is a belief that communities grow stronger when we invest in shared spaces, meaningful connections, and opportunities to learn together.
