CFRE Practice Exam QUESTIONS
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A fundraiser is implementing a donor relations program for an organization.
Stewardship of a donor should begin with the donor's - ANSWER ✓ first gift.
The benefit and value of philanthropy through voluntary agencies and NPO are
that - ANSWER ✓ choices and alternatives can be offered that might not be
available under a system that relies solely on government funding.
A fundraiser is charged with implementing a donation processing system for an
organization. The recommended maximum time required to acknowledge a gift
from a donor is: - ANSWER ✓ 48 hours
The most important element of a major gift cultivation plan is - ANSWER ✓
communicating with the donor regularly.
Which basic financial statement best presents the results of operations for a
specific period of time? - ANSWER ✓ Statement of income and expenditure.
Thank you letters are most effective when they: - ANSWER ✓ are personalized
and tailored to the appeal.
In direct mail, the factor that most affects the percentage of responses from current
donors is the: - ANSWER ✓ years-of-giving history.
A fundraiser is visiting an established donor to ask for a major gift. In deciding an
appropriate amount to ask, the best course of action would be: - ANSWER ✓ ask
for a donation at what has been determined to be the donor's maximum capacity
level.
, A new director of fundraising for a not-for-profit organization is seeking major
gifts from individuals. The success of the fundraising plan will depend most
strongly on: - ANSWER ✓ matching prospective donor interests and capacities
with gift opportunities.
The creation of a recognition society should be considered for the purpose of: -
ANSWER ✓ bonding the organization and its donors.
The most important approach to utilize the strength of volunteers in fundraising is
to - ANSWER ✓ assign tasks that match volunteers interests and skills.
The best practice for acknowledging a gift from a first time donor is to -
ANSWER ✓ thank the donor within 48 hours.
Volunteers in not-for-profit organizations may expect their performance
evaluation from - ANSWER ✓ peers
What is the best first step in the major gift cultivation process? - ANSWER ✓
Identify prospective donors
A primary function of most special events is to - ANSWER ✓ heighten the
organizations profile.
A donor tells a fundraising professional very personal information that would be
helpful in fundraising efforts. The most appropriate action would be to: -
ANSWER ✓ record and use the information only with the donor's permission.
A fundraiser is charged with identifying prospects for a planned giving or legacy
program and starts with the annual fund donor list. The most critical indicator of a
donor's willingness to support the organization in a more significant way is the -
ANSWER ✓ number of years the donor has made a gift.
Approaches for major gifts must at least - ANSWER ✓ show how a project or gift
will fit into the organizations future.
Which of the following has the best chance for success in a direct mail program? -
ANSWER ✓ Targeted mailing to a group of people who have a relationship to the
organization.
, Arranging for prospective donors to meet with an organizations leaders, sending
handwritten notes, and issuing invitations to site tours are good examples of -
ANSWER ✓ cultivation.
When adding staff for an expanded program it is best to hire: - ANSWER ✓ a
person whose skill and experience augment those of present staff.
A donor offers the fundraising professional a personal gift of cash in appreciation
of the officer's good work. The fundraising professional's most appropriate
response is to: - ANSWER ✓ decline the gift but offer to accept it on behalf of the
organization.
When disclosing amounts raised and names of donors, prior to publication, it is
necessary to ensure that - ANSWER ✓ all donors authorize the disclosure of their
names.
Which of the following would be most successful in strengthening the bond
between an organization and its top donors? - ANSWER ✓ Outline a plan for the
year that includes regular contact with each of them.
According to the International Statement of Ethical Principles in Fund Raising,
compensation for professional fundraiser may include: - ANSWER ✓ salary and
performance based bonuses.
A fund development director's annual salary is best established by: - ANSWER ✓
the comparable salary ranges and the individual's experience.
An initial cultivation visit with a corporate donations officer will offer the best
opportunity to present a - ANSWER ✓ formal oral presentation, usually of short
duration.
Which one of the following is a correct description of the primary focus of
marketing? - ANSWER ✓ Appealing to prospect's interests
In an annual fund program, a LYBUNT is a person who - ANSWER ✓ gave last
year but not this year.
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2026/2027 SYLLABUS||<<NEWEST
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A fundraiser is implementing a donor relations program for an organization.
Stewardship of a donor should begin with the donor's - ANSWER ✓ first gift.
The benefit and value of philanthropy through voluntary agencies and NPO are
that - ANSWER ✓ choices and alternatives can be offered that might not be
available under a system that relies solely on government funding.
A fundraiser is charged with implementing a donation processing system for an
organization. The recommended maximum time required to acknowledge a gift
from a donor is: - ANSWER ✓ 48 hours
The most important element of a major gift cultivation plan is - ANSWER ✓
communicating with the donor regularly.
Which basic financial statement best presents the results of operations for a
specific period of time? - ANSWER ✓ Statement of income and expenditure.
Thank you letters are most effective when they: - ANSWER ✓ are personalized
and tailored to the appeal.
In direct mail, the factor that most affects the percentage of responses from current
donors is the: - ANSWER ✓ years-of-giving history.
A fundraiser is visiting an established donor to ask for a major gift. In deciding an
appropriate amount to ask, the best course of action would be: - ANSWER ✓ ask
for a donation at what has been determined to be the donor's maximum capacity
level.
, A new director of fundraising for a not-for-profit organization is seeking major
gifts from individuals. The success of the fundraising plan will depend most
strongly on: - ANSWER ✓ matching prospective donor interests and capacities
with gift opportunities.
The creation of a recognition society should be considered for the purpose of: -
ANSWER ✓ bonding the organization and its donors.
The most important approach to utilize the strength of volunteers in fundraising is
to - ANSWER ✓ assign tasks that match volunteers interests and skills.
The best practice for acknowledging a gift from a first time donor is to -
ANSWER ✓ thank the donor within 48 hours.
Volunteers in not-for-profit organizations may expect their performance
evaluation from - ANSWER ✓ peers
What is the best first step in the major gift cultivation process? - ANSWER ✓
Identify prospective donors
A primary function of most special events is to - ANSWER ✓ heighten the
organizations profile.
A donor tells a fundraising professional very personal information that would be
helpful in fundraising efforts. The most appropriate action would be to: -
ANSWER ✓ record and use the information only with the donor's permission.
A fundraiser is charged with identifying prospects for a planned giving or legacy
program and starts with the annual fund donor list. The most critical indicator of a
donor's willingness to support the organization in a more significant way is the -
ANSWER ✓ number of years the donor has made a gift.
Approaches for major gifts must at least - ANSWER ✓ show how a project or gift
will fit into the organizations future.
Which of the following has the best chance for success in a direct mail program? -
ANSWER ✓ Targeted mailing to a group of people who have a relationship to the
organization.
, Arranging for prospective donors to meet with an organizations leaders, sending
handwritten notes, and issuing invitations to site tours are good examples of -
ANSWER ✓ cultivation.
When adding staff for an expanded program it is best to hire: - ANSWER ✓ a
person whose skill and experience augment those of present staff.
A donor offers the fundraising professional a personal gift of cash in appreciation
of the officer's good work. The fundraising professional's most appropriate
response is to: - ANSWER ✓ decline the gift but offer to accept it on behalf of the
organization.
When disclosing amounts raised and names of donors, prior to publication, it is
necessary to ensure that - ANSWER ✓ all donors authorize the disclosure of their
names.
Which of the following would be most successful in strengthening the bond
between an organization and its top donors? - ANSWER ✓ Outline a plan for the
year that includes regular contact with each of them.
According to the International Statement of Ethical Principles in Fund Raising,
compensation for professional fundraiser may include: - ANSWER ✓ salary and
performance based bonuses.
A fund development director's annual salary is best established by: - ANSWER ✓
the comparable salary ranges and the individual's experience.
An initial cultivation visit with a corporate donations officer will offer the best
opportunity to present a - ANSWER ✓ formal oral presentation, usually of short
duration.
Which one of the following is a correct description of the primary focus of
marketing? - ANSWER ✓ Appealing to prospect's interests
In an annual fund program, a LYBUNT is a person who - ANSWER ✓ gave last
year but not this year.
