2025 William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional: Marsha Grady
Indianapolis, July 17, 2025 – A principled and steadfast professional, Marsha Grady, CFRE has led the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation as chief development officer...
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...
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...
Program Profile: Alpha Chi Omega Foundation’s Leadership Circle Provides Insider Access...
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...
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...
Industry Survey Analysis: First-Time Donors
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...
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...
Program Profile: Beta Theta Pi Foundation’s Auto-Kai Club
Recurring gift programs are a hot topic because of their potential to increase donor engagement and retention. At the end of FY14, Beta Theta...
2023 Outstanding Foundation Volunteer: Diane Hawkins Eggert
Indianapolis, July 20, 2023 – The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence is proud to announce that Diane Hawkins Eggert, Phi Mu, is this year’s 2023...
Beyond Traditional Fundraising: How Fraternal Organizations Adapt to Shifting Donor Trends
Allegiance Group + Pursuant stands at the forefront of innovation, empowering nonprofits with cutting-edge, tech-led marketing and fundraising solutions. With a legacy of decades...
