UWSAW President/CEO Kristi Williams joins over 7,400 professionals around the world who hold the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation.

Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International which include tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement for 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.

CFRE International is an independent organization promoting confidence, ethics, and professionalism in fundraising. The CFRE credential is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).