Schedule subject to change.
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| Start Time | End Time | Session Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | FGA Symposium FGA members only; view more information here. |
| 10:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Chief Staff Officer-Board Chair Symposium, coordinated by FEA & FFE This event will connect leaders from the fraternity, foundation and housing arms in one space with a focus on partnership and best practices with programming provided by the Association Management Center (AMC). The CSO-Board Chair Symposium will provide an opportunity for executives and their board chairs to collaborate on annual priorities and determine how to work best together in the coming year. Participants will gain insight into challenges facing contemporary association leaders; understand the value of informed policy and strategy as primary tools of the leadership team; and learn how to foster effective governance through best practices related to board organization, structure and operations. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in cohort discussion with peers in similar roles to build relationships and collaborate on industry trends and challenges. This event requires a separate registration to Seminar, NIC Meeting of Members and Dual Meeting. View more information here. |
| 2:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | FFE Pre-Conference Workshop Days of Giving have become one of the most common—and visible—fundraising tools used by fraternal foundations. Yet many organizations experience the same challenge year after year: strong participation over a short window, followed by limited donor retention, minimal upgrades, and little sustained momentum. This pre-conference is designed to help foundation leaders intentionally design, execute, and leverage Days of Giving as more than standalone events. Through strategic framing, peer case studies, and hands-on planning, participants will explore how foundations of differing size, gender composition, staffing capacity, and fundraising maturity have used Days of Giving to acquire new donors, re-engage lapsed supporters, strengthen parent and affinity giving, and create pathways into leadership and recurring giving. View more information here. If you’ve already completed your Dual Meeting/Seminar registration but want to add Sunday’s programming, contact Data Project Manager Gretchen Foran. |
| 3:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. | FFE Board of Directors Meeting Titanium and Diamond Alliance Partners invited |
| 7:30 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Event Registration Open |
| Start Time | End Time | Session Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Event Registration Open |
| 7:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. | Alliance Partner Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:00 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. | FFE Content Corner Open The Seminar Planning Committee is excited to offer attendees the opportunity to view recent foundation collateral featured in the Content Corner — a showcase-style space that will display the great work of our fraternal foundations. |
| 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | NIC & Campus Partner Breakfast Invitation only |
| 7:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | FFE Board of Directors and Seminar Planning Committee Breakfast Invitation only |
| 8:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | FFE Women’s Research Update and Discussion |
| 9:00 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | NIC Meeting of Members Session I Voting delegates will conduct annual business for NIC. Contact Jud Horras for questions about NIC governance and the Meeting of Members. |
| 10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 10:45 a.m | 11:45 a.m. | NIC & FFE Coffee Chats and Ignite Sessions |
| 11:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | NIC Alliance Partner-Executive Speed Dating Speed dating offers intentional, focused time to meet with key decision-makers from inter/national fraternities. Only NIC Alliance Partners are eligible. |
| 12:00 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | FFE Newcomer Networking All first-time Seminar or Dual Meeting attendees are invited to join Seminar Planning Committee members to meet and network with other newcomers. |
| 12:45 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | NIC/FFE Welcome Luncheon with Alliance Partner Recognition Join NIC and FFE attendees for a luncheon where we will recognize the Alliance Partners who do so much for our organizations! Lunch is included in registration costs. |
| 1:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | NIC/FFE Keynote | Everybody Pulls the Tarp: The Mindset Powering The World’s Most Successful Organizations, Teams, & Communities with Andrew Moses Podcast host & leadership expert Andrew Moses will share his trademarked 'Everybody Pulls The Tarp' success mindset and some of the most powerful life & career lessons he's learned from his conversations with over 250+ Olympians, pro athletes, TV personalities, Broadway stars, Grammy winners, bestselling authors, & other high-performers. You’ll hear impactful stories, powerful inspiration, & actionable ideas to implement for your own personal and professional success. |
| 2:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 3:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | FFE Breakout Sessions I |
| 3:00 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | NIC Meeting of Members Session II Voting delegates will conduct annual business for NIC. Contact Jud Horras for questions about NIC governance and the Meeting of Members. |
| 4:00 p.m. | 4:45 p.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 4:45 p.m. | 5:15 p.m. | FFE Business Meeting All Seminar & Dual Meeting attendees are encouraged to attend. Voting delegates will have reserved seating at front of room and will conduct annual business for FFE. This is an open business meeting. Contact Will Foran for questions about FFE governance and business meeting. |
| 5:15 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | NIC/FFE Networking Reception with Alliance Partners |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner on Your Own |
| Start Time | End Time | Session Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. | Alliance Partner Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | FFE Membership Development Committee Meeting |
| 7:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | FFE 2027 Summit Planning Committee Meeting |
| 7:30 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | FFE Volunteer Interest Q&A |
| 7:30 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | FFE Breakfast and Keynote | Our State of the Industry – By the Numbers with Patrick Alderdice & Aaron Parker For more than two decades, Pennington & Company has tracked the financial health of fraternity and sorority foundations keeping the interfraternal community informed on where the industry stands and where it’s headed. How does your foundation compare? Patrick Alderdice and Aaron Parker return to unpack the latest IRS Form 990 findings, setting current results against a 20-year backdrop of asset growth, fundraising totals, grantmaking, and program spending. This year’s session goes a step further, digging into the nuances behind the numbers and what they mean for your foundation’s benchmarking. Whether you’re navigating challenges or executing on the next visionary project, you’ll leave with fresh benchmarking context, trend analysis, and practical recommendations to help your foundation grow and thrive in the year ahead. |
| 9:15 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 9:45 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. | FFE Breakout Sessions II |
| 10:45 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 11:15 a.m | 12:15 p.m. | FFE Coffee Chats and Ignite Sessions |
| 12:15 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 12:30 p.m. | 1:45 p.m. | FFE Lunch and Keynote | The New Philanthropic Reality: Understanding Affluent Donors in Today’s Giving Landscape with Dianne Chipps Bailey Charitable giving is changing—and fraternal foundations are on the front lines of that transformation. As philanthropy increasingly concentrates among a smaller circle of affluent donors, foundation leaders face rising expectations, generational shifts, and ongoing economic uncertainty. Drawing on the Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, this keynote will deliver timely perspective on the realities fraternal fundraisers face today. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how affluent households give, volunteer, and make philanthropic decisions. Throughout the session, data‑driven insights are paired with practical considerations that professionals can apply in partnership with boards and volunteers––building confidence and increasing success when engaging high‑capacity donors. Participants will leave with sharper clarity into what truly motivates major donors—including how economic and social forces are shaping donor behavior through 2026 and beyond. With access to the research report, foundations will be better equipped to include a data-driven lens when securing majors and transformational gifts, and to turn insights into lasting philanthropic impact. |
| 1:45 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 2:15 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | FFE Breakout Sessions III |
| 3:15 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Networking Break with Alliance Partners |
| 3:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | FFE Breakout Sessions IV |
| 4:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Break |
| 5:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | FFE Awards of Distinction Reception Held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom |
| 6:30 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | FFE Awards of Distinction Dinner & Seminar Closing Session Held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom |
| Start Time | End Time | Session Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | FFE Post-Conference Workshops Post-conference registration required. View more information here. If you've already completed your Dual Meeting/Seminar registration but want to add Wednesday's programming, contact Data Project Manager Gretchen Foran. |
Key:
NIC & FFE Educational Programming & Events
NIC-focused Educational Programming & Events
FFE-focused Educational Programming & Events
Schedule subject to change.
View NIC/FFE Dual Meeting Information | View NIC/FFE Alliance Partner Information
View NIC Meeting of Members Information | View FFE Seminar Information
View Chief Staff Officer-Board Chair Symposium Information | View FFE Pre- & Post-Conference Workshops Information
Pre/Post-Conference Add-On Experiences:
FGA Symposium | Sunday, August 30, 2026
The FGA Symposium is a $100 add-on opportunity for all FGA organizations to meet and collaborate on common topics for members of the Fraternal Growth Accelerator. All FGA members are welcome to attend the Symposium which is held in conjunction with the NIC Annual Meeting of Members and FFE Seminar.
The 2026 Symposium will be held in person at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and includes lunch and programming.
Chief Staff Officer-Board Chair Symposium | Sunday, August 30, 2026
The CSO-Board Chair Symposium is an add-on offered to all chief staff officers and board chairs of fraternity/sorority membership organizations, foundations and/or national housing corporations. Registration is $300 per person for the first two organization representatives; $175 for each subsequent organization representative.*
This event will provide an opportunity for executives and their board chairs to collaborate on annual priorities and determine how to work best together in the coming year. Participants will gain insight into challenges facing contemporary association leaders; understand the value of informed policy and strategy as primary tools of the leadership team; and learn how to foster effective governance through best practices related to board organization, structure and operations. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in cohort discussion with peers in similar roles to build relationships and collaborate on industry trends and challenges.
For example: Fraternity Chief Staff Officer $300, Fraternity Board Chair $300; Fraternity Housing Chief Staff Officer $175; Fraternity Housing Board Chair $175.
FFE Pre-Con Workshop | Sunday, August 30, 2026
The FFE pre-con workshop option is available as an additional $75 add-on through the standard event registration form. This workshop explores how fraternal foundations can transform Days of Giving from one-time events into strategic drivers of year-round fundraising. Through case studies and hands-on planning, participants will learn how to boost donor acquisition, retention and long-term engagement while aligning campaigns with organizational capacity. Attendees will leave with a clear action plan to better connect pre-campaign outreach, campaign execution and post-campaign stewardship to measurable results.
The 2026 post-con workshops will be held in person at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.
FFE Post-Con Workshops | Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The FFE post-con workshop option is available as an additional $75 add-on through the standard event registration form. By registering, you will dive deeper into key areas of fundraising that will elevate your impact on your foundation. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on strategies that are directly applicable to your work — whether you’re strengthening your direct mail strategies or developing your skill in major gifts.
A general session will set the stage for actionable learning for all participants, followed by your choice of a specialized workshop that allows you to focus on an area most critical to your foundation’s growth or the role you serve. With expert guidance, peer collaboration, and tailored content, this post-con program will equip you with the tools and confidence you need to make a lasting impact in your organization and beyond.
The 2026 post-con workshops will be held in person at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and includes breakfast and programming.
