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...
Transforming Volunteer Engagement and Operational Efficiency with GivaGrant
The Cal Poly, Phi Sigma Housing Corporation developed GivaGrant to tackle the challenges they faced in scholarship administration. About 4–5 years ago, they relied...
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...
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...
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...
Ashley VanDewark Becomes First-Ever NIC Foundation Executive Director
Indianapolis, June 4, 2018—Director of NICF Programs and Services Ashley VanDewark assumed the role of NIC Foundation Executive Director effective June 1. She joined...
2024 Outstanding Philanthropist Award: Cindy H. Stellhorn
Indianapolis, July 17, 2024 – A passionate and resolute sorority advocate, Cindy H. Stellhorn gives generously through financial support, volunteerism and strategic leadership to...
2020 Outstanding Philanthropist: Jerry and Linda Gregg Fields
Indianapolis, July 24, 2020 – For more than 15 years, Jerry and Linda Gregg Fields have been strong advocates, investors and champions for the...
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...
GoFundMe Creates Nonprofit Pages Without Prior Notice
By John Christopher, J.D., FFE Board Director & Founder of Fraternal Law Partners
Earlier this month, GoFundMe created pages for approximately 1.4 million nonprofit organizations...












