(11-26-24) CFRE International is proud to announce Julie Jacobs, has recertified as a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE). Julie Jacobs, Executive Director, JTD Hospital Foundation is one of over 7,700 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. Julie has held the CFRE certification since 2021.
Julie has been part of the Grand Lake Health System for over 20 years, joining the JTD Hospital Foundation in 2021. The JTD Hospital Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. The JTD Hospital Foundation raises funds to ensure that the community has access to medical care and services close to home. To learn more about the JTD Hospital Foundation and how to make donations, please contact Julie Jacobs at jujacobs@jtdmh.org or call 419-394-3387 ext. 3567 or visit www.grandlakehealth.org.
Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International, including tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement. They have also passed a rigorous exam testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive. They have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights.
CFRE International President and CEO Eva E. Aldrich, Ph.D., CAE, (CFRE 2001-2016)
“The CFRE credential was created to identify for the public and employers those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner. As the certification is a voluntary achievement, the CFRE certification demonstrates a high level of commitment to the fundraising profession and the donors who are served”
CFRE recipients are awarded certification for a three-year period. To maintain certification status, certificants must demonstrate on-going fundraising employment and fundraising results and continue with their professional education. Employers and donors who work with CFREs know they are getting a professional who is committed to the best outcomes for their organization and has the requisite knowledge and skills.
The CFRE certification signifies a confident, ethical fundraising professional. Since 1981, CFRE has set standards for fundraising professionals. As the only globally-recognized fundraising certification, CFRE indicates professionalism, confidence, and ethics. It is how today’s fundraiser shows accountability, service, and commitment to making a difference for good. The CFRE certification program is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and is the only accredited certification for fundraising professionals.
For more information about the JTD Hospital Foundation and the Grand Lake Health System visit www.grandlakehealth.org or call 419-394-3387 ext. 3567.
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