Advance - Foundation for Fraternal Excellence

Advance is a unique opportunity for fraternal fundraisers to learn, connect and reflect on their work and goals. This program successfully provides dynamic sessions rooted in sharing, small group discussion and networking within the industry.

Real-world, practical education for fraternal fundraisers

2025 REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

Save the 2025 Dates: Feb. 24-25 & Mar. 3-4

2025 Mid-Level & Major Giving Workshop: Monday, Feb. 23 from noon-3 p.m. ET

2025 Planned Giving Workshop: Tuesday, Feb. 24 from noon-3 p.m. ET

2025 Personalization & Segmentation Workshop: Monday, Mar. 3 from noon-3 p.m. ET

2025 Donor Retention Workshop: Tuesday, Mar. 4 from noon-3 p.m. ET

Workshop schedules and facilitator announcements coming soon! All tracks will take place entirely online.

(Optional) Newcomer Coffee Chat: Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. ET
Whether you are new to the nonprofit industry or new to your organization’s team, this casual coffee chat is designed to introduce you to the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) – both how we serve you and our community of members.

You’ll leave this gathering with an understanding of how our FFE team members and volunteers can support you and FFE’s strategic priorities in moving the fraternal industry forward. But most importantly, you’ll spend valuable time meeting and networking with peers who can support you 365 days a year in your work.

Register to attend (free and open to all fraternal fundraisers!)

2025 FFE Member Registration Costs & Information

Ultimate Advance Pass: $249 per person, includes access to four virtual workshops and related resources | Registration closes Friday, February 21 at 11:59 pm ET
Any Single Virtual Workshop: $99 per person | Registration closes the Friday before each set of workshops at 11:59 pm ET (Feb. 21 & Feb. 28)

If your organization is not an active FFE Member, you will be charged a $100 non-member fee per registrant. To renew or activate your foundation’s FFE Membership, contact CFO Michael Wilson at michael.wilson@fraternalexcellence.org.

2025 Workshop Details Coming Soon!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Advance offers something for everyone working in or supporting fraternal fundraising. New and mid-career professionals benefit the most, but experienced fundraisers find value in refreshing fundraising fundamentals, sharing their organization’s best practices and continuing to build peer-to-peer connections.

This program centers around four topical-focused workshops: Mid-Level & Major Giving, Planned Giving, Segmentation & Personalization, and Donor Retention.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

All tracks heavily focus on tactics, innovations and real-world experiences. Sessions are hosted exclusively over Zoom. Participants take part in dynamic sessions rooted in sharing, small group discussion and networking connections within the fraternal fundraising industry.

GET INVOLVED

Are you interested in volunteering to plan the next Advance program? Submit your Advance Planning Committee interest through the form linked on the right.

SUBMIT VOLUNTEER INTEREST