Springfield, MO — May 5, 2025 — On Angels' Wings (OAW) is proud to announce that Founder and Executive Director, Michelle Cramer, has officially earned her Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential — a globally recognized certification for fundraising professionals who have demonstrated the highest standards of competence, ethics, and accountability in philanthropic fundraising.

The CFRE credential, held by only a select number of professionals worldwide, signifies Cramer’s deep commitment to ethical fundraising practices, donor stewardship, and advancing the mission of On Angels' Wings. Through this certification, Cramer joins a distinguished group of leaders who are dedicated to maintaining public trust and ensuring that nonprofit organizations are equipped to serve their communities with integrity and excellence.

"For me, earning my CFRE was about more than professional development," Cramer says. "It was about reaffirming my dedication to the families we serve every day at On Angels' Wings. This certification reflects our ongoing promise to approach every relationship—with donors, partners, and the families who trust us—with transparency, accountability, and heartfelt compassion."

At the helm of On Angels' Wings since founding it in 2013, Cramer has led the organization to extraordinary growth and impact, providing free therapeutic photography and long-term grief recovery services to families navigating the unthinkable loss or life-limiting diagnosis of a child. The CFRE certification marks yet another step forward in strengthening the organization’s ability to serve even more families across Missouri and beyond.

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About CFRE International
The Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential is the only accredited, globally recognized certification for fundraising professionals. It signifies confidence, ethics, and professionalism in philanthropic fundraising. Candidates must meet requirements for education, professional practice, and professional performance, and pass a rigorous exam to achieve certification.