April 21, 2015
ALEXANDRIA, VA (4/20/15) - CFRE International has named Dr. Dane W.Fowlkes as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Dr. Fowlkes, Associate Vice President for Development for East Texas Baptist University joins over 5,300 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.
Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International which include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated fundraising achievement and a commitment to service to not-for-profit organizations. They have also passed a rigorous written examination testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive, and have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights.
"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," states Jim Caldarola, CFRE, Immediate Past Chair of CFRE International. "As the
certification is a voluntary achievement, the CFRE credential demonstrates a high level of commitment on the part of Dane W. Fowlkes to himself, the fundraising profession, and, the donors who are served."
Dr. Fowlkes is an ETBU alum graduating in 1982 with the Bachelor of Arts degree, specializing in Ministry Careers. He first was employed by the University in 2000 as Director of Alumni Relations, and subsequently served ETBU as Chaplain of the University and Associate Professor of Religion before moving into his position in University Advancement. Prior to coming to work for the University, Fowlkes served for eight years with the Southern Baptist Convention's International Mission Board in East Africa and India. He earned the doctor of philosophy degree in 2005 from the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
CFRE recipients are awarded certification for a three-year period. In order 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 CFRE's know they
are getting a professional who is committed to the best outcomes for their organization and has the
requisite knowledge and skills.
CFRE International is an independent organization dedicated to the certification of fundraising
executives by setting standards in philanthropic practice. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors
and led by a small professional staff, CFRE International consistently meets the highest standards for
certification excellence and is itself accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies.
As the premier global credential for career fundraisers, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation is endorsed and supported by the world's leading professional and philanthropic
associations.
CFRE International congratulates Dr. Fowlkes for achieving the CFRE designation.