How Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation Scaled Their Impact with SmarterSelect Scholarship...
About The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation
The Sigma Alpha Mu Foundation, established in 1944, serves as the charitable and educational arm of Sigma Alpha Mu...
Industry Survey Insight: Donor Retention & Conversion
29% Isn’t the Finish Line
As foundations move beyond spring campaigns and continue building toward sustained fundraising growth, the 2025 FFE Industry Survey highlights a critical reality: acquisition success...
2020 Outstanding Volunteer: Mary Jane Jackson Crist
Indianapolis, July 24, 2020 – Through a remarkable ability to inspire others to give, Mary Jane Jackson Crist’s talent at engaging high-capacity donors has...
A Collaborative Giving Tuesday Challenge
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation and Sigma Chi Foundation were awarded 2023 Best New Development Idea for their fun and friendly...
The Donor Pipeline Hiding in Your Scholarship Program
How Scholarship Reviews Can Become Your Strongest Source of Alumni Engagement and Fundraising
Most foundations think of scholarships as a cost center — an important...
2022 William D. Jenkins Award for Outstanding Foundation Professional: Beth Burkes
Indianapolis, July 20, 2022 – Beth Burkes epitomizes the drive and passion for the fraternal experience through her fundraising efforts, impacting the lives of...
Program Profile: Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Delivers Immediate Help to Sisters...
In summer 2017, a string of natural disasters hit the US in rapid succession — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused major damage and disruption...
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...
Remembering William D. Jenkins
The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence is sad to hear about the passing of William D. Jenkins, known to many as Mr. Bill, on September...
2024 Industry Survey Insights & Trends
The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence has been conducting an annual industry survey of its members since the early 1990s. This benchmarking initiative gathers and...
