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.
FFE...
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...
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...
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...
A Collaborative Giving Tuesday Challenge
Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation and Sigma Chi Foundation were awarded 2023 Best New Development Idea for their fun and friendly...
2025 William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional: Jason N. Butler
Indianapolis, July 17, 2025 – A fierce fraternity advocate throughout his 20+ year professional career, Jason N. Butler was passionate and dedicated to helping...
McRee Departs NIC/FFE Team, Announcement of Updated Staff Responsibilities
Indianapolis, September 14, 2022 – The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) announce the departure of Mike McRee as...
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...
Industry Survey Insight: Digital Reach & Ambassador Activation
The Opportunity Beyond Reach
As foundations begin planning for fall campaigns, Giving Tuesday, and year-end fundraising, the 2025 FFE Industry Survey highlights an important opportunity...












