York Technical College

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Duffy Awarded Certified Fund Raising Executive Designation

January 22, 2007

ROCK HILL—CFRE International has awarded York Technical College Vice President for Development Dr. Ed Duffy the professional designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Duffy joins more than 4,700 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, educational and professional achievement, and a commitment to service and accountability standards. Additionally, candidates must pass a rigorous written exam which tests for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive.

CFRE International is an independent organization whose sole mission is dedicated to the certification of fundraising executives by setting standards in philanthropy. This single, universal, baseline organization works in cooperation with 17 leading philanthropic associations.

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