CCAE professional development programs offered since Fall 2009 have been submitted for approval for CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) Continuing Education credits, towards the CFRE designation.
CFRE International establishes and administers a voluntary certification process based on current and valid standards that measure competency in the practice of philanthropic fundraising. CFRE Continuing Education points are awarded for approved professional development and educational programs. A significant number of Canadian advancement professionals hold the CFRE designation.
2025 / 2026 Approved Activities
2025 Opening session: The State of Educational Philanthropy in Canada (9/25/25) APPROVED 1 PTS
2025 CCAeLearning session: From Planning to Performance, How to Deliver Outstanding Alumni Events (10/7/25) APPROVED 1 PTS
2025 CCAeLearning session: The Art of Doing More with Less, Best Creativity on a Shoestring (11/4/25) APPROVED 1 PTS
2025 CCAeLearning session: Impact, Gratitude, Connection, Best Practices in Donor Stewardship, Reporting, and Relationship Building (12/2/25) APPROVED 1 PTS
2025 CCAeStrategy Lab session: Sharing Data-Driven Strategies for Improved Stewardship (10/21/25) APPROVED 1 PTS
2025 CCAE Strategy Lab session: Sharing Strategies for Creating Communications that Connect (11/18/25) APPROVED 1 PTS
2025 2025 Virtual College Institute Summit Meet the Moment Open Session (12/04/25) APPROVED 3 PTS
2026 Development for Deans (01/22/26) APPROVED 7 PTS
2026 Independent School Summit (02/10/26; 02/11/26;) APPROVED 6 PTS
2026 CCAE Strategy Lab: Transforming Advancement Services Through Shared Insight (02/24/26) APPROVED 1.5 PTS
2026 Summit for Alumni Professionals (03/03/26; 03/04/26) APPROVED 8 PTS
2026 CCAeLearning: Leading Community Outreach Initiatives (03/10/26) APPROVED 1.5 PTS
2026 CCAE Strategy Lab: Navigating Geopolitical and Economic Change in Education Advancement (03/24/26) APPROVED 1.5 PTS
2026 CCAE National Conference (04/28/26; 04/29/26; 04/30/26) APPROVED 11.5 PTS
2026 Leading Advancement Summit (04/28/26) APPROVED 3.5 PTS