FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Valerie F. Leonard
Founder, Nonprofit Utopia, LLC
valeriefleonard@nonprofitutopia.com | 773-571-3886
CHICAGO, IL — Nonprofit Utopia, LLC proudly announces its designation as a CFRE International Continuing Education Approved Provider. As the only Black-owned business in Chicago to achieve this distinction, Nonprofit Utopia joins a prestigious group of organizations committed to advancing professional excellence in fundraising through high-quality educational programming.
CFRE International Continuing Education Approved Providers undergo rigorous evaluation to ensure their offerings meet the association’s standards for continuing education. These providers include professional fundraising associations, universities, consulting firms, and now, Nonprofit Utopia.
Nonprofit Utopia’s “All Systems Grow” grant writing and management master class has been approved for 7 points in Category 1.B – Education on the CFRE International application for both initial certification and recertification.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition,” said Valerie F. Leonard, founder of Nonprofit Utopia. “Not only does this designation affirm the quality of our programming, but it also enables us to serve a broader audience and support the professional development of fundraising professionals.”
CFRE International’s standards require that approved programs focus on fundraising-specific content aligned with its Test Content Outline. Educational formats eligible for credit include:
- Conferences
- Classes and seminars
- Online and hybrid courses
- Webinars
- Study modules
- Roundtable discussions
- Conference recordings (audio or video)
Only programs registered with CFRE International may promote their pre-approval for Continuing Education Points, ensuring professionals can confidently rely on them to meet certification requirements.
Nonprofit Utopia remains dedicated to equipping nonprofit professionals with the tools and resources needed to create sustainable, high-impact organizations. This latest achievement underscores its commitment to fostering excellence in the nonprofit sector.
For more information about Nonprofit Utopia’s programs, visit https://nonprofitutopia.com.
About Nonprofit Utopia, LLC
Nonprofit Utopia is the ideal community for leaders who want to start, manage and grow nonprofits. With a mission to train the next generation of ethical nonprofit leaders, Nonprofit Utopia provides an online community and professional development platform, courses, coaching and consulting. Nonprofit Utopia supports nonprofit leaders in building systems, skills, and strategies for lasting impact.
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About the Author
Valerie F. Leonard is the founder of Nonprofit Utopia, LLC, the ideal community for leaders who want to start, manage and scale nonprofits. She has more than 20 years’ experience starting, managing and growing nonprofits as a financial analyst for a major hospital medical system, a founding executive director of a neighborhood grant making organization and consultant. Learn more
