The Committee on Directorship is currently accepting suggestions for certificants to serve as Board members of CFRE International.  All CFRE certificants in good standing are invited to submit names for consideration by the Committee on Directorship.   Submissions for consideration must be received by the close of business on Monday, August 18, 2003 .

The Committee is requesting the following information on those individuals brought forth:

a)      name and contact information,

b)      a current vitae,

c)      a letter of intent and/or statements from the individual outlining the reasons for wanting to serve and outlining what he or she can contribute to the organisation, and,

d)      a statement of  the candidate’s willingness to serve on the Board, if nominated and selected.

A regular term for CFRE International Board members is three (3) years.  The CFRE International Board holds two face-to-face meetings a year (June and November) and several conference calls.  Board members are expected to participate in all aspects of examination development, including item writing and review, and to actively serve on a committee.    CFRE International does pay for travel expenses to attend Board meetings.

In principle and practice, CFRE International values and seeks a diverse population.  There shall be no barriers to full participation in the organisation on the basis of gender, race, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, physical ability, and socio-economic status.  All Board members shall be selected with due consideration to diversity.  To assist us in assuring that diversity, please indicate if you are a member of an underrepresented group, as stated above.  In addition, the Committee on Directorship will take into consideration factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, staff and consultant, type and size of employing organization, as well as those with skills that complement those current serving on the Board.

            The CFRE International Board of Directors is comprised of thirteen (13) individuals.  Ten (10) individuals are currently certified fundraising professionals, one (1) is a member of the public at large, and two (2) represent each of the professional associations that founded the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) program.  Current Board membership includes:

Class of 2003

Richard Heist , CFRE (Secretary/Treasurer)

Our Lady of Victory Homes

Buffalo, NY

Simone Joyaux, ACFRE

Joyaux Associates

Foster, RI

E.H. Guy Mallabone , CFRE

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary, AB

Susan Rice , ACFRE

SFR Consulting

Los Angeles, CA

Class of 2004

Nigel Harris, CFRE (Vice-Chair)

Mater Hospital ’s Trust

Brisbane, QLD

Mary Brumbach , Ph.D., CFRE

Brookhaven College

Farmer’s Branch, TX

Mary Anne Chern, ACFRE, FAHP

White Memorial Medical Center Charitable Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

Brenda Moore , CFRE

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN

Class of 2005

Raquel Garcia Lauritzen, CFRE

Lauritzen and Associates

Milwaukee, WI

Amy Swauger (Public Member)

National Education Academy

New York, NY

Pearl Veenema , CFRE - Chair

University Health Network

Toronto, ON

            The Committee on Directorship will review submissions and suggestions received from our Participating Organizations in late August and early September.  The slate for acceptance by CFRE certificants will be mailed in early October.

            The deadline for receipt of information on potential candidates is August 18, 2003 .  Please forward all the necessary information to:  Committee on Directorship, CFRE International, 2815 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or by fax to 703/ 370 – 5099.