Summit - Foundation for Fraternal Excellence

A retreat opportunity for Foundation Executives

Summit is the foremost opportunity for foundation executives, FFE Board Members and FFE Alliance Partners to spend dedicated time among peers. The outcome is an enhanced network of executives with whom you can connect and advise throughout the year and a greater understanding of the work of some of our Alliance Partners and how they can elevate your operations.

We are excited to return to The Cape, a Thompson Hotel for our 2026-2029 programs.

SAVE THE DATES FOR FUTURE PROGRAMS

2026: January 26-29
2027: January 25-28
2028: January 24-27
2029: January 22-25

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Summit is beneficial for the top 1-2 professionals of a fraternal foundation as well as the FFE Board of Directors and invited Alliance Partners.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The think-tank atmosphere and intimate environment of Summit allows executives to step away from the chaos of the day-to-day and focus on the strategy behind their important work. Program speakers may include university presidents or advancement leaders, nonprofit consulting firms, and other industry leaders.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Summit curriculum is focused on executive-level fundraising and leadership.

View last year's schedule here to get an idea of what to expect.

WHY ATTEND?

Hallee Winnie

Former Foundation Executive Director, Pi Beta Phi & Former FFE Board of Directors

Phil Fernandez

Chief Foundation Officer, Beta Theta Pi
FFE Board of Directors

Staci Skoog

CrowdChange, Alliance Partner

Just like the nonprofit series devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful presentations, FFE hosts a TED Talk-style series at Summit featuring topics of interest or emerging trends highlighting the work of our industry.

Check out some clips from the 2020 TED Talks hosted live in Cabo San Lucas.