As a strategic priority, FFE believes in coordinating and sharing research to help inform data-driven decision making within the fraternal industry.

Research helps us validate and demonstrate the positive impact of fraternity and sorority – which has never been more critical as we talk with potential new members, parents, volunteers, donors, campus partners and others. Besides the foundation’s own donor-centered Research Agenda, FFE facilitates the collection and analysis of evidential support for a variety of fraternal stakeholders and makes available small grants to research fellows engaged in studies.

The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence has long provided high-quality fundraising-centered research but now we are expanding as the conduit for broad scope cutting-edge industry projects. Our most recent studies — and upcoming projects — are powerful tools for the industry that show evidential support of the impact of fraternal experience. We are thankful for the support of the individuals and partner organizations who are investing in this initiative.

FFE is prioritizing research that addresses real-world problems and continues to advance the fraternity and sorority community through data collection, reporting and education. To select and scope future projects, we engage interfraternal leaders; consult industry, higher ed and generational trends; and build upon research results to stay future-focused.

In support of research as a strategic priority, FFE aims to:

Contributions toward these research projects may be one-time gifts or multi-year pledges made through FFE. Gifts can be made online through either Give Now button below; donors can download, complete and submit a pledge form for the campaign they wish to support; or use the address in the footer to mail to check with the campaign they wish to support in the memo line.

For questions about giving, contact FFE Executive Director Ashley VanDewark at ashley.vandewark@foundationfe.org.