CFRE Practice Exam Latest Update 2024-2025
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A case statement is described as: - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER: mission and vision.
A contract between an organization and a consultant should include: - CORRECT
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: -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER: personal experience.
A fund development director's annual salary is best established by: - CORRECT
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: - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER: 48 hours
A fundraiser is implementing a donor relations program for an organization. Stewardship
of a donor should begin with the donor's - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER: campaign
A governing board's principal relationship is with the organization's: - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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: -
CORRECT ANSWER: matching prospective donor interests and capacities with gift
opportunities.
A nonprofit organization considering a new planned giving/legacy program must first: -
CORRECT ANSWER: understand it may take years for a return on investment.
A primary function of most special events is to - CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER: annual report
A request from a donor to change the receipt date for the donor's contribution is
unethical: - CORRECT ANSWER: in all circumstances.
A tennis-loving donor offers to contribute $1 million to build a new tennis facility at a
NPO. Although this facility is not in the current master plan, it would be in keeping with
the organization's focus on mental and physical health. Who decides whether to accept
this gift? - CORRECT ANSWER: The board of the organization
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