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...
Program Profile: FarmHouse Foundation Says ‘Thank You’ in 7 Ways
The FarmHouse Leadership Institute (FLI) is the Fraternity’s premier officer training program. It is fully-funded by FarmHouse alumni and friends each year through the...
2023 William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional: Maurie J. Phelan
Indianapolis, July 20, 2023 – A leader in fraternal fundraising with an exceptional ability to drive growth, Maurie J. Phelan has a passion for...
2022 Outstanding Foundation Volunteer: Tracy L. Garner
Indianapolis, July 20, 2022 – With a big heart and a passion for helping others, Tracy L. Garner motivates and leads teams in her...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Campaign Profile: Alpha Delta Pi’s “We Believe. We Give.” Day Of...
In 2015, Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) Foundation launched the comprehensive campaign We Believe with a $10M goal. The campaign spoke to reasons members should...
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...












