CFRE Practice Exam Graded A+ Verified
A case statement is described as: - ANSWER-persuasive tool often used in fundraising
A communications plan being developed to support an initiative at a nonprofit
organization should be evaluated first with regard to the organization's - ANSWER-
mission and vision.
A contract between an organization and a consultant should include: - ANSWER-the
scope of work describing services to be provided and performed and work to be
accomplished.
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.
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 former patient contributes a large gift to a hospital. While the gift will be acknowledged
on a plaque in the hospital foyer, the donor has clearly stated a desire for no further
public recognition. What is the most likely motivation for this gift? - ANSWER-personal
experience.
A fund development director's annual salary is best established by: - ANSWER-the
comparable salary ranges and the individual's experience.
A fundraiser at an animal shelter is responsible for renting a mailing list for an
acquisition mailing. The best list characteristics for success will consist of: - ANSWER-
previous donors to another animal shelter.
A fundraiser for a girl's school is considering a list of donors. Mrs. A retired 10 years ago
after teaching at the school for 35 years. She has no children and lives with her
husband who used to run a small business. Although they have a modest income, the
couple has given several gifts to the school. Mrs. A should be considered as a prospect
for what giving opportunities? - ANSWER-planned giving program
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.
, 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
A fundraiser is implementing a donor relations program for an organization. Stewardship
of a donor should begin with the donor's - ANSWER-first gift.
A fundraiser is planning to ask a large company to sponsor a special event. The first
thing the fundraiser should do is: - ANSWER-see if the company has given to the
organization in the past.
A fundraiser is preparing to announce a campaign goal at a kick-off meeting in 2 months
but has not yet been successful in recruiting the person of his/her choice as campaign
chair. The fundraiser should: - ANSWER-be patient and persistent.
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 fundraising structure that has a focus on an organization's needs, targets all
constituencies, uses an intensive time frame, extensive promotion, and ultimately seeks
monetary success is said to be oriented toward: - ANSWER-campaign
A governing board's principal relationship is with the organization's: - ANSWER-chief
executive officer.
A grant-making body has awarded funding for particular project at an organization. The
project is eventually completed without the need for a grant. The best course of action
would be for the organization to - ANSWER-contact the grantor and request to use the
funds for a similar project.
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.
A nonprofit organization considering a new planned giving/legacy program must first: -
ANSWER-understand it may take years for a return on investment.
A primary function of most special events is to - ANSWER-heighten the organizations
profile.
A regularly published summary of the financial and program status of an organization or
institution is typically referred to as the: - ANSWER-annual report
A request from a donor to change the receipt date for the donor's contribution is
unethical: - ANSWER-in all circumstances.
A case statement is described as: - ANSWER-persuasive tool often used in fundraising
A communications plan being developed to support an initiative at a nonprofit
organization should be evaluated first with regard to the organization's - ANSWER-
mission and vision.
A contract between an organization and a consultant should include: - ANSWER-the
scope of work describing services to be provided and performed and work to be
accomplished.
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.
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 former patient contributes a large gift to a hospital. While the gift will be acknowledged
on a plaque in the hospital foyer, the donor has clearly stated a desire for no further
public recognition. What is the most likely motivation for this gift? - ANSWER-personal
experience.
A fund development director's annual salary is best established by: - ANSWER-the
comparable salary ranges and the individual's experience.
A fundraiser at an animal shelter is responsible for renting a mailing list for an
acquisition mailing. The best list characteristics for success will consist of: - ANSWER-
previous donors to another animal shelter.
A fundraiser for a girl's school is considering a list of donors. Mrs. A retired 10 years ago
after teaching at the school for 35 years. She has no children and lives with her
husband who used to run a small business. Although they have a modest income, the
couple has given several gifts to the school. Mrs. A should be considered as a prospect
for what giving opportunities? - ANSWER-planned giving program
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.
, 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
A fundraiser is implementing a donor relations program for an organization. Stewardship
of a donor should begin with the donor's - ANSWER-first gift.
A fundraiser is planning to ask a large company to sponsor a special event. The first
thing the fundraiser should do is: - ANSWER-see if the company has given to the
organization in the past.
A fundraiser is preparing to announce a campaign goal at a kick-off meeting in 2 months
but has not yet been successful in recruiting the person of his/her choice as campaign
chair. The fundraiser should: - ANSWER-be patient and persistent.
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 fundraising structure that has a focus on an organization's needs, targets all
constituencies, uses an intensive time frame, extensive promotion, and ultimately seeks
monetary success is said to be oriented toward: - ANSWER-campaign
A governing board's principal relationship is with the organization's: - ANSWER-chief
executive officer.
A grant-making body has awarded funding for particular project at an organization. The
project is eventually completed without the need for a grant. The best course of action
would be for the organization to - ANSWER-contact the grantor and request to use the
funds for a similar project.
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.
A nonprofit organization considering a new planned giving/legacy program must first: -
ANSWER-understand it may take years for a return on investment.
A primary function of most special events is to - ANSWER-heighten the organizations
profile.
A regularly published summary of the financial and program status of an organization or
institution is typically referred to as the: - ANSWER-annual report
A request from a donor to change the receipt date for the donor's contribution is
unethical: - ANSWER-in all circumstances.
