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Indianapolis, July 20, 2022 – With a passion for instilling a sense of philanthropy in everyone she meets and mentoring young collegians as they...

Indianapolis, October 26, 2022 – The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) and North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) announce the hiring of Gretchen Foran as...

Indianapolis, July 20, 2023 – With an unwavering dedication to women’s education and empowerment, Julie Whitney Dawson continues to give generously to ensure the...

Each year, FFE conducts the Industry Survey – which provides insights that directly reflect the fraternal fundraising industry. Let’s look at donor retention comparisons between...

Recurring gift programs are a hot topic because of their potential to increase donor engagement and retention. At the end of FY14, Beta Theta...

The Delta Chi Educational Foundation led a three-week digital campaign, and 24-hours of live updates on #GivingTuesday 2017, to raise $60,000.  They had one matching...

To develop informed, connected and engaged member donors, in 2015, Alpha Chi Omega launched Leadership Circle to recognize those who give $1,000 or more in...

Last month, FFE analyzed how fraternal foundations compare to the nonprofit sector in overall donor retention and first-time donor retention.  While our member organizations saw...

From conceptualization to launch Pi Beta Phi Foundation recently launched its "SHINE THROUGH" campaign in conjunction with the energy and excitement of the Fraternity’s 150th...

Indianapolis, July 17, 2025 – With an unwavering commitment and a transformational vision, JeanMarie Mattingly has elevated the Tri Sigma Foundation and advanced the broader fraternal...