BERNADETTE C. ROBIN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE) DESIGNATION

Rutland, VT -CFRE International has named Bernadette C. Robin as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Robin, the Annual & Special Giving Officer for The Rutland Health Foundation, joins nearly 4,900 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, education, demonstrated fundraising achievement and a commitment to service to not-for-profit organizations. They have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights. Initially, candidates must pass a rigorous written examination testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive.

"The CFRE process was developed as a way to identify for the public and employers those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective, conscientious, ethical and professional manner," states Andrew Day, CFRE; Chair of CFRE International. "Achievement of the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential demonstrates the level of commitment on the part of Ms. Robin to herself and the profession as a whole."

Robin joined the staff of the Rutland Health Foundation in 2004 and works to build financial support for Rutland Regional Medical Center, Rutland Mental Health Services, a part of the Community Care Network (CCN), and the Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice. Robin has served on regional committees for the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and Association for Fundraising Professionals and is currently the Vermont State Representative for the New England Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. Robin serves as a volunteer for the United Way of Rutland County and the Maclure Library in Pittsford.