CFRE International has named Kate Merritt-Dupelle as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
She is the Development Officer, Major Gifts, North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation.
"Kate is a philanthropic leader with over a decade of experience in the sector. After earning her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Humanities at York University, she returned home to the community she has always known and loved. Passionate about further education, Kate has also completed courses at both Stanford University and the University of Calgary,"says a news release.
"With the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation for roughly one year, Kate is engaging the community, having an impact on funding priorities such as the upgrade of the Nuclear Medicine Department and transforming Dementia-Friendly Neighbourhoods. In her previous role as Executive Director of the North Bay and Area Community Foundation, the organization flourished. Under her leadership, the Foundation provided over $5,000,000 in regional impact, and over twenty funds were established."
“It is an honour to join this inspiring group of individuals across the globe who aspire to the highest standards of ethics and competence in their philanthropic roles. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have a career that I love. I am excited to put into practice the knowledge I have gained through my pursuit of the CFRE,” shared Merritt-Dupelle.
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. They have also passed a rigorous exam testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive, and have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights.
