Ashley Light, Director of Development for The Venice Symphony since 2019, joins over 6,700 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, 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. Ms. Light joined The Venice Symphony as its first Director of Development in 2019.
“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 Ms. Light to the fundraising profession and the donors who
are served.”
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.
Ms. Light is a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter and serves as the Vice President of Community with the Junior League of Sarasota. She is also involved with Sarasota Young Professionals and was recognized as a Young Professional of the Year Finalist for 2018. Ms. Light has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rollins College and lives in Sarasota
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