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...
CARES Act Benefits for Fraternal Foundations
Federal pandemic relief provides for a general tax deduction that can help fraternal foundations reach more donors, and FFE member organizations are working to...
2023 William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional: Ben W. Satcher, Jr.
SATCHER RECOGNIZED AS TOP FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONAL
Ben W. Satcher, Jr., Former Knight Commander and KAOEF Executive Vice President, named the 2023 William D. Jenkins Outstanding...
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...
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...
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...
Campaign Profile: Kappa Alpha Theta Launches ‘Theta Forever’ Igniting Giving Tuesday...
What started as an effort to support a staple event, #GivingTuesday, resulted in a strategic initiative to launch “Theta Forever” by elevating the impact...
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...
2019 Outstanding Volunteer: Stephen K. Rowley
Indianapolis, July 30, 2019 — The long-term Chairman of the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation, Stephen K. Rowley, will bid farewell to his role this...
Guest Blog: Phi Delta Theta Days of Giving
Phi Delta Theta achieved great success in donor reengagement and acquisition by live streaming their premier leadership development event, the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute,...
