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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 24th, 2022
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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Robyn Arseneau, holds accredited and globally recognized Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation Alexandria, Virginia, USA - CFRE International is proud to announce that Robyn Arseneau, Executive Director for the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Robyn is one of 7,500 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. In Canada, the growing charitable and non-profit sector now employs 12.8 percent of the national workforce which amounts to approximately 2.5 million people. Of these, Robyn Arseneau is one of a very select few – 1,232 professionals in Canada in total – to hold the prominent CFRE designation. 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 written examination testing the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a fundraising executive, and have agreed to uphold Accountability Standards and the Donor Bill of Rights. “The CFRE credential was created to identify for the public and employers those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills, and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner,” states CFRE International President and CEO Eva E. Aldrich, Ph.D., CAE, (CFRE 2001-2016). “As the certification is a voluntary achievement, the CFRE certification demonstrates a high level of commitment on the part of Robyn Arseneau to the fundraising profession and the donors who are served.” Richard Kidd Campaign Co-Chair shares, “As Co-Chairs of the Healthy Futures. Together! Campaign Cabinet, Lori (Cavanagh) and I have had the opportunity to work closely with Robyn. We did not need a certification to know that Robyn had the knowledge, skill, and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner. Congratulations to Robyn on her recertification and for all the hard work that she has put into this goal.” CFRE recipients are awarded certification for a three-year period. Robyn Arseneau has held her CFRE certification since 2018 and has recently requalified. “I am very committed to my profession and the success of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation. Achieving this designation along with staying knowledgeable in ethical best practices and industry trends is important to me and for the donors I serve,” shares Robyn Arseneau, MPhil, CFRE. To maintain certification status, individuals must demonstrate ongoing fundraising employment and fundraising results and continue with their professional education. Employers and donors who work with CFREs know they are getting a professional who is committed to the best outcomes for their organization and has the requisite knowledge and skills. The CFRE certification signifies a confident, ethical fundraising professional. Since 1981, CFRE has set standards for fundraising professionals. As the only globally recognized fundraising certification, CFRE indicates professionalism, confidence, and ethics. It is how today’s fundraiser shows accountability, service, and commitment to making a difference for good. The CFRE certification program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute and is the only accredited certification for fundraising professionals. “I have had the pleasure of working with Robyn since 2018 and more closely as the Chair of the Foundation Board the past year. Robyn is the ultimate fundraising professional and adheres to the values and principles of her CFRE designation. I am delighted to have Robyn heading our Foundation and confident that her outstanding skills and personality will ensure we reach and surpass our future goals and objectives,” remarks Linda McGreevy, CPDMH Foundation Board Chair. CFRE International congratulates Robyn Arseneau for recertifying and continually upholding the key principles of the CFRE designation. For more information, regarding the CFRE designation, please visit www.cfre.org or call +1 703-820-5555. For more information regarding the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation including information about the Healthy Futures Together! Campaign for a NEW Emergency Department, please visit the Campaign’s website at: www.cpdmhfoundation.ca/healthyfuturestogether. You may also contact the CPDMH Foundation at: foundation@carletonplacehosp.com or call: 613-257-GIVE (4483). -30- About THE Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation Established in 1994, the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to raising funds for the CPDMH in support of providing the best healthcare possible to the residents of Carleton Place and surrounding communities. Each year the CPDMH Foundation inspires the community to support the needed purchase of modern and up-to-date patient care equipment which is needed for the hospital. In addition to providing vital equipment, the CPDMH Foundation also raises funds to support staff education and training; high school bursaries for students entering the medical field; and medical equipment and upgrades to the hospital facility. For more information, please visit www.cpdmhfoundation.ca or contact Alison Lunn, Donor Engagement and Communications Officer at 613-257-GIVE (4483) or alunn@carletonplacehosp.com. Charitable Registration No. 86610 5398 RR0001
 Tagline: Robyn Arseneau, seated above with her young family, has been the Executive Director of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation for the past 10 years. She has held her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation since 2018. 
Tagline: The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is the only accredited, globally recognized certification for fundraising professionals. Becoming a CFRE shows a commitment to not only the fundraising profession but also to staying current on established and emerging best practices. CFREs are required to renew their certification every three years, meaning donors, grant makers, and other stakeholders know they are working with someone that possesses an up-to date fundraising skill set.
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