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...
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...
The Donor Pipeline Hiding in Your Scholarship Program
How Scholarship Reviews Can Become Your Strongest Source of Alumni Engagement and Fundraising
Most foundations think of scholarships as a cost center — an important...
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...
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...
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...
FFE and Cygnus Applied Research Undertake Third Donor and Alumni Engagement...
Indianapolis, April 24, 2019 – The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence and Cygnus Applied Research have collaborated to bring FFE member foundations the third iteration...
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...
2020 Outstanding Volunteer: Mary Jane Jackson Crist
Indianapolis, July 24, 2020 – Through a remarkable ability to inspire others to give, Mary Jane Jackson Crist’s talent at engaging high-capacity donors has...
FFE/NIC hire Director of Programs
Indianapolis, October 21, 2022 – The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) and North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) announce the hiring of Desiree Paulhamus as...
