2025 Men’s College Scholarship awards $42,000 to 74 recipients
The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence and the North American Interfraternity Conference are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Men’s College Scholarship, which is designed to identify...
Program Profile: Delta Gamma’s Chapter Giving Connects With Local “Service For...
Delta Gamma’s collegiate chapters continue to be the Foundation’s largest fundraisers collectively raising $2.38 million last year. Yet, chapters were seeking a way to...
How Blue & Co. Helps Fraternal Organizations
We provide superior service and value to our clients through the combination of great people, extensive not-for-profit industry knowledge, and a passionate service approach.
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Industry Survey Analysis: Donor Retention Comparison
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...
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...
2025 Outstanding Philanthropist: Gayle Fitzpatrick
Indianapolis, July 17, 2025 – With sincere loyalty and a deep-rooted belief in the impact of sorority, Gayle Fitzpatrick has financially supported the Alpha Omicron Pi...
VanDewark departing NIC/FFE, Foran appointed FFE Executive Director
Indianapolis, April 22, 2025 – The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) jointly announce a significant staff leadership transition.
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2020 William D. Jenkins Award For Outstanding Foundation Professional: Faron Lewitt
Indianapolis, July 24, 2020 – Dedicated service through his entire professional career is the hallmark of the 2020 recipient of the Foundation for Fraternal...
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...
Danny Ayres-Kobren Joins NIC & FFE as Director of Marketing
Indianapolis, August 12, 2025 – The North American Interfraternity Conference and Foundation for Fraternal Excellence jointly announce the hiring of Danny Ayres-Kobren as director...
