2025 Outstanding Volunteer: JeanMarie Mattingly
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...
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...
Uniting Educational Foundations: How Boardable Empowers Effective Governance
At Boardable, we’re more than just a software provider; we are a committed partner to educational foundations dedicated to making a lasting impact. Born...
In Memory of Jason Butler, FFE Past President
March 4, 2025 — The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Past President Jason Butler on February...
2024 William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional Award: Maggie Coons
Indianapolis, July 17, 2024 – An ethical and stalwart professional, Maggie Coons demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication in fraternal philanthropy. In her 20 years...
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...
Campaign Profile: Alpha Gamma Delta “Fighting Hunger – Full Plates. Hearts....
“If you have food, you have a million problems. If you don’t have food, you only have one problem.” – Alpha Gamma Delta Member
This...
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: “Hiding in Plain Sight” & the Bridge Builder Society...
Knowing how significant planned gifts can be for an organization’s future, the Beta Foundation staff devised a strategy to learn which alumni in their...
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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