CFRE Practice Exam with Questions
and Correct Answers 2025
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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT
ANSWERS the cost for maintenance and warranties.
The primary challenge in maintaining an effective relationship between a donor and
a fundraiser is: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS learn
about the prospective donor's interests and link to the organization.
The most essential factor in sending gift acknowledgement letters is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS speed of delivery.
The first prospects to be asked to support any campaign are the: - CORRECT
ANSWERS board members
In marketing, what does SWOT analysis stands for? - CORRECT ANSWERS
strength, weakness, opportunities, threats
In order to be effective, it is essential that the vision and mission be continually
expressed by the organization's: - CORRECT ANSWERS leadership
When interviewing prospective fundraising employees, it is most important to
avoid: - CORRECT ANSWERS questions that may be construed as personal.
,When developing a specific solicitation plan for an individual donor, the most
important considerations are: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: -
CORRECT ANSWERS enlist the prospect's peers to make the visit.
A governing board's principal relationship is with the organization's: - CORRECT
ANSWERS chief executive officer.
Which of the following responses best describes three hidden costs encountered in
a capital project? - CORRECT ANSWERS Fundraising, attrition, and inflation
In the context of rating prospective donors, LAI stands for: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS rating
The single most important element in a direct mail campaign is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS the list of prospective new donors.
Which method is most effective in establishing a two-way relationship with a
donor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Allowing the donor to select the time, frequency and
method.
In hiring a firm for contracted services, it is best to start with: - CORRECT ANSWERS
referrals.
The most important open line of communication is between the fundraising director
and the organization's - CORRECT ANSWERS chief executive officer.
Before beginning to write the case for support for an upcoming campaign, it is most
important to: - CORRECT ANSWERS acquire an understanding of the various donor
target markets.
, Which of the following is the most critical factor affecting the success of a capital
campaign? - CORRECT ANSWERS Leadership by the board.
A nonprofit organization considering a new planned giving/legacy program must
first: - CORRECT ANSWERS understand it may take years for a return on
investment.
The fundraiser has been asked to report on monthly activities. In designing the
written report, what are the best activities to measure? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Phone calls, visits, solicitations
An integrated approach to fundraising is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWERS
matching cases with constituencies and setting goals for each segment and each
case or campaign.
Which statement is the most true about solo solicitors? - CORRECT ANSWERS May
be appropriate depending on the relationship between the prospective donor and
solicitor
Accuracy in constituents' records within an organization's donor database is best
measured by the number of: - CORRECT ANSWERS valid addresses
When an evaluation component is being incorporated into a funding proposal, all of
the following steps are necessary except: - CORRECT ANSWERS stating objectives
as broadly as possible.
Effective use of volunteers is essential to fundraising success. Which is the most
important rule in using volunteers? - CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid wasting
volunteer's time.
What is the best indicator of an individual's capacity for support? - CORRECT
ANSWERS level of personal wealth
An organization is faced with embarrassment due to public knowledge that an audit
has raised questions about the expenditures of government grants. Concerned
about donor reaction, the organization should: - CORRECT ANSWERS be open and
forthright in publicly stating its position.
The first part of a fundraising appeal letter that a prospective donor will usually read
is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS postscript.
The first step in writing a fundraising marketing plan is to: - CORRECT ANSWERS
analyse internal resources, the external environment, and macro factors.
and Correct Answers 2025
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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT
ANSWERS the cost for maintenance and warranties.
The primary challenge in maintaining an effective relationship between a donor and
a fundraiser is: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS learn
about the prospective donor's interests and link to the organization.
The most essential factor in sending gift acknowledgement letters is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS speed of delivery.
The first prospects to be asked to support any campaign are the: - CORRECT
ANSWERS board members
In marketing, what does SWOT analysis stands for? - CORRECT ANSWERS
strength, weakness, opportunities, threats
In order to be effective, it is essential that the vision and mission be continually
expressed by the organization's: - CORRECT ANSWERS leadership
When interviewing prospective fundraising employees, it is most important to
avoid: - CORRECT ANSWERS questions that may be construed as personal.
,When developing a specific solicitation plan for an individual donor, the most
important considerations are: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: -
CORRECT ANSWERS enlist the prospect's peers to make the visit.
A governing board's principal relationship is with the organization's: - CORRECT
ANSWERS chief executive officer.
Which of the following responses best describes three hidden costs encountered in
a capital project? - CORRECT ANSWERS Fundraising, attrition, and inflation
In the context of rating prospective donors, LAI stands for: - CORRECT ANSWERS
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 -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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: - CORRECT ANSWERS rating
The single most important element in a direct mail campaign is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS the list of prospective new donors.
Which method is most effective in establishing a two-way relationship with a
donor? - CORRECT ANSWERS Allowing the donor to select the time, frequency and
method.
In hiring a firm for contracted services, it is best to start with: - CORRECT ANSWERS
referrals.
The most important open line of communication is between the fundraising director
and the organization's - CORRECT ANSWERS chief executive officer.
Before beginning to write the case for support for an upcoming campaign, it is most
important to: - CORRECT ANSWERS acquire an understanding of the various donor
target markets.
, Which of the following is the most critical factor affecting the success of a capital
campaign? - CORRECT ANSWERS Leadership by the board.
A nonprofit organization considering a new planned giving/legacy program must
first: - CORRECT ANSWERS understand it may take years for a return on
investment.
The fundraiser has been asked to report on monthly activities. In designing the
written report, what are the best activities to measure? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Phone calls, visits, solicitations
An integrated approach to fundraising is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWERS
matching cases with constituencies and setting goals for each segment and each
case or campaign.
Which statement is the most true about solo solicitors? - CORRECT ANSWERS May
be appropriate depending on the relationship between the prospective donor and
solicitor
Accuracy in constituents' records within an organization's donor database is best
measured by the number of: - CORRECT ANSWERS valid addresses
When an evaluation component is being incorporated into a funding proposal, all of
the following steps are necessary except: - CORRECT ANSWERS stating objectives
as broadly as possible.
Effective use of volunteers is essential to fundraising success. Which is the most
important rule in using volunteers? - CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid wasting
volunteer's time.
What is the best indicator of an individual's capacity for support? - CORRECT
ANSWERS level of personal wealth
An organization is faced with embarrassment due to public knowledge that an audit
has raised questions about the expenditures of government grants. Concerned
about donor reaction, the organization should: - CORRECT ANSWERS be open and
forthright in publicly stating its position.
The first part of a fundraising appeal letter that a prospective donor will usually read
is the: - CORRECT ANSWERS postscript.
The first step in writing a fundraising marketing plan is to: - CORRECT ANSWERS
analyse internal resources, the external environment, and macro factors.
