CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE) EXAM STUDY
GUIDE | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE |
GRADED A+| 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
If a donor states that the amount of money an organization is asking for is very large, the best
response is to tell the prospective donor that: -
ANSWER
the amount is large, but emphasize the value and long term impact of the gift.
When is the most appropriate time to begin devoting time and energy into the development and
nurturing of a relationship with a donor? -
ANSWER
Immediately upon receipt of the donor's first gift, irrespective of the gift size
The primary purpose of rating an organization's prospective donors is to determine their: -
ANSWER
potential to give to the organization.
When budgeting the costs for a new fundraising software package, in addition to the initial purchase
and upgrades, a fundraiser also should factor in: -
ANSWER
the cost for maintenance and warranties.
The primary challenge in maintaining an effective relationship between a donor and a fundraiser is: -
ANSWER
maintaining professional balance in the relationship.
Based on based giving records, a fundraiser is visiting a prospective major gift donor for the first
time. Because the prospective donor has never been visited by the organization, the most
appropriate strategy is to: -
ANSWER
learn about the prospective donor's interests and link to the organization.
,The most essential factor in sending gift acknowledgement letters is: -
ANSWER
speed of delivery.
The first prospects to be asked to support any campaign are the: -
ANSWER
board members
In marketing, what does SWOT analysis stands for? -
ANSWER
strength, weakness, opportunities, threats
In order to be effective, it is essential that the vision and mission be continually expressed by the
organization's: -
ANSWER
leadership
When interviewing prospective fundraising employees, it is most important to avoid: -
ANSWER
questions that may be construed as personal.
When developing a specific solicitation plan for an individual donor, the most important
considerations are: -
ANSWER
the connection between a prospective donor's passion and an organization's need.
When soliciting leadership gifts for an organization, it is most important to: -
ANSWER
enlist the prospect's peers to make the visit.
A governing board's principal relationship is with the organization's: -
ANSWER
, chief executive officer.
Which of the following responses best describes three hidden costs encountered in a capital project?
-
ANSWER
Fundraising, attrition, and inflation
In the context of rating prospective donors, LAI stands for: -
ANSWER
linkage, ability, interest.
In evaluating fundraising programs, the relationship between fundraising costs and results is linked to
each method used, the maturity of each program, and -
ANSWER
previous performance.
An organization has decided to hire a local fundraising consultant to work in its office one day per
week to oversee and direct a campaign. The CEO has asked you to ensure the organization's interests
are protected. A contract should be written establishing that the consultant will be paid: -
ANSWER
in accordance with a code of professional ethics.
Establishing the financial range of gifts that a donor will reasonably consider is referred to as a donor:
-
ANSWER
rating
The single most important element in a direct mail campaign is: -
ANSWER
the list of prospective new donors.
Which method is most effective in establishing a two-way relationship with a donor? -
ANSWER
GUIDE | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | NEW 2026/2027 UPDATE |
GRADED A+| 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
If a donor states that the amount of money an organization is asking for is very large, the best
response is to tell the prospective donor that: -
ANSWER
the amount is large, but emphasize the value and long term impact of the gift.
When is the most appropriate time to begin devoting time and energy into the development and
nurturing of a relationship with a donor? -
ANSWER
Immediately upon receipt of the donor's first gift, irrespective of the gift size
The primary purpose of rating an organization's prospective donors is to determine their: -
ANSWER
potential to give to the organization.
When budgeting the costs for a new fundraising software package, in addition to the initial purchase
and upgrades, a fundraiser also should factor in: -
ANSWER
the cost for maintenance and warranties.
The primary challenge in maintaining an effective relationship between a donor and a fundraiser is: -
ANSWER
maintaining professional balance in the relationship.
Based on based giving records, a fundraiser is visiting a prospective major gift donor for the first
time. Because the prospective donor has never been visited by the organization, the most
appropriate strategy is to: -
ANSWER
learn about the prospective donor's interests and link to the organization.
,The most essential factor in sending gift acknowledgement letters is: -
ANSWER
speed of delivery.
The first prospects to be asked to support any campaign are the: -
ANSWER
board members
In marketing, what does SWOT analysis stands for? -
ANSWER
strength, weakness, opportunities, threats
In order to be effective, it is essential that the vision and mission be continually expressed by the
organization's: -
ANSWER
leadership
When interviewing prospective fundraising employees, it is most important to avoid: -
ANSWER
questions that may be construed as personal.
When developing a specific solicitation plan for an individual donor, the most important
considerations are: -
ANSWER
the connection between a prospective donor's passion and an organization's need.
When soliciting leadership gifts for an organization, it is most important to: -
ANSWER
enlist the prospect's peers to make the visit.
A governing board's principal relationship is with the organization's: -
ANSWER
, chief executive officer.
Which of the following responses best describes three hidden costs encountered in a capital project?
-
ANSWER
Fundraising, attrition, and inflation
In the context of rating prospective donors, LAI stands for: -
ANSWER
linkage, ability, interest.
In evaluating fundraising programs, the relationship between fundraising costs and results is linked to
each method used, the maturity of each program, and -
ANSWER
previous performance.
An organization has decided to hire a local fundraising consultant to work in its office one day per
week to oversee and direct a campaign. The CEO has asked you to ensure the organization's interests
are protected. A contract should be written establishing that the consultant will be paid: -
ANSWER
in accordance with a code of professional ethics.
Establishing the financial range of gifts that a donor will reasonably consider is referred to as a donor:
-
ANSWER
rating
The single most important element in a direct mail campaign is: -
ANSWER
the list of prospective new donors.
Which method is most effective in establishing a two-way relationship with a donor? -
ANSWER
