2021 Gallup Survey: How FFE Members are Using the Data
Thank you to the following FFE volunteers for sharing how their organization has been using the findings of the 2021 Gallup Survey.
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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...
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...
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...
2019 Outstanding Volunteer: Elisse Jones Freeman
Indianapolis, July 10, 2019 — A talented, sincere volunteer fundraiser, Elisse Jones Freeman of Dallas, Texas, “gets it” — and she gives it back...
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: 24-Hours Live for #GivingTuesday at the Delta Chi Educational...
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...
2024 Outstanding Foundation Volunteer Award: Beth Martin Langford
Indianapolis, July 17, 2024 – With an unwavering commitment to Kappa Delta (KD), Beth Martin Langford has devoted her life to upholding the Sorority’s...
Julie Waitman, Alpha Gamma Delta, To Receive 2018 NICF William D....
Indianapolis, July 12, 2018—Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director Julie Waitman is the 2018 recipient of the North-American Interfraternity Conference Foundation’s (NICF) William D....
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...
