2021 Outstanding Philanthropist Award: Donald and Cheri De Jong
Indianapolis, August 2, 2021 – “Leading by example and investing personal effort and resources defines outstanding philanthropy, which Donald exemplifies daily,” nominators said.
It is for...
$50,000 in Scholarships to be Awarded in Inaugural Men’s College Scholarship
The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence and the North American Interfraternity Conference are excited to announce the recipients of the inaugural Men’s College Scholarship designed...
FFE And DonorSearch Offering Free Wealth Screening Service To Member Foundations
Indianapolis, June 13, 2018—The NIC Foundation and DonorSearch have collaborated to offer NICF member foundations special use of DonorSearch services through a free wealth...
2025 William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional: Jason N. Butler
Indianapolis, July 17, 2025 – A fierce fraternity advocate throughout his 20+ year professional career, Jason N. Butler was passionate and dedicated to helping...
2026 Outstanding Foundation Volunteer: Jennifer Jacob
INDIANAPOLIS – Leading with compassion, grace, and unwavering commitment, Jennifer Jacob is taking the Theta Phi Alpha Foundation to new heights. She is an inspiration to...
Industry Survey Insight: Digital Reach & Ambassador Activation
The Opportunity Beyond Reach
As foundations begin planning for fall campaigns, Giving Tuesday, and year-end fundraising, the 2025 FFE Industry Survey highlights an important opportunity...
FFE/NIC hire Director of Programs
Indianapolis, October 21, 2022 – The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) and North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) announce the hiring of Desiree Paulhamus as...
CARES Act Benefits for Fraternal Foundations
Federal pandemic relief provides for a general tax deduction that can help fraternal foundations reach more donors, and FFE member organizations are working to...
2022 Outstanding Foundation Volunteer: Tracy L. Garner
Indianapolis, July 20, 2022 – With a big heart and a passion for helping others, Tracy L. Garner motivates and leads teams in her...
Program Profile: “Hiding in Plain Sight” & the Bridge Builder Society...
Knowing how significant planned gifts can be for an organization’s future, the Beta Foundation staff devised a strategy to learn which alumni in their...












