Safe Children Coalition VP Jacqueline House, MBA, CFRE has spearheaded SCC’s capital campaign to fund the construction of a new Youth Shelter for Circuit 12
As published in Patch Magazine 8/12/25:
CFRE International has announced that Jacqueline House, MBA, CFRE has recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). House, the Vice President of Communications & Community Engagement for child welfare agency Safe Children Coalition, is one of more than 7,700 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation. She has held the CFRE certification since September 2019.
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.
House has been working in the philanthropic realm since 1996, serving in a variety of positions to support membership, marketing and fundraising. Since coming to Safe Children Coalition nearly five years ago, she has built the nonprofit organization’s development program from the ground up. In addition to her ongoing work with supporters and community leaders, thanks in great part to her fundraising leadership, Safe Children Coalition has raised 95% of its $9 million Phase I goal to build a new Youth Shelter for homeless teens in Florida’s Circuit 12 (Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties).
In addition to her employment with Safe Children Coalition, she serves as a board member for the Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Southwest Florida chapter.
“We have been thrilled to have a fundraising professional of Jacqueline’s stature working on behalf of area children and families, through Safe Children Coalition,” said SCC President and CEO Brena Slater. “Her dedication to the betterment of the community is evident not just through her work with us but also through her commitment to industry best practices. We congratulate her on her recertification, which showcases that she possesses the knowledge, skills, and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner.”
CFRE recipients are awarded certification for a three-year period. To maintain certification status, candidates must demonstrate on-going 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.
For more about Safe Children Coalition, visit sccfl.org.
