Membership definitely has it’s benefits
Top 10 reasons to join WFRE
1 - Increase awareness of the importance and value of philanthropy.
2 - Network & work with other fundraising professionals in your community.
3 - Share ideas on current fundraising issues and topics.
4 - Attend WFRE educational Program Sessions, where you will learn trends, new techniques, and proven how-to methods of fundraising.
5 - Receive notices of fundraising job opportunities.
6 - Promote adherence to professional standards and a code of ethics.
7 - Continued education towards your CFRE designation/ongoing credits for an extremely reasonable membership rate - if pursuing.
8 - Promote the belief that through the donation of time, resources, and funds, our communities become a better place to live, work, and play.
9 - Keep the spirit of philanthropy alive in Waterloo Region and Wellington by celebrating annual National Philanthropy Day in November.
And, 10 - Be part of a dynamic group of professional fundraisers!
Membership details
Membership in WFRE is open to all paid staff and/or volunteers who have the responsibility for on-going fundraising in a not-for-profit organization or to students enrolled in or recently graduated (within one year) from a fundraising related program.
Each yearly Membership (Professional or Corporate) also allows you to bring a guest once per year for free.
Members are eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting of the Waterloo Wellington Fund Raising Executives (WFRE),
Members also have the opportunity to serve on the WFRE Board and participate in ad-hoc committees assembled by the Board.
For more information, contact the WFRE Membership Chair at membership@wfre.org
Professional Membership: $100.00 (Please note only the named member can attend meetings for free)
REGISTER AND PAY YOUR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP NOW
Corporate Membership: $175.00 (Two individuals from any organization can attend all events for free and different staff members can rotate through the various events)
REGISTER AND PAY YOUR CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP NOW
Membership fees are annual - July 1 to June 30th.
Non Member – Online – cost per event: $15.00
Non Member – In Person – cost per event: $40.00
“Throughout my 25+ years in fundraising, I have deeply valued the connections and resources I’ve gained through WRFE. It has connected me with fellow fundraising professionals whom I can turn to for advice, learning, and networking—an invaluable resource!”
~ Diane Wiles, CFRE, Chief Consultant & Community Builder, Heart of the Region