Strengthening Your Case for Support
We are committed to exploring new data sets that can inform the actions of fraternal industry leadership. You may not be aware of the...
2022 William D. Jenkins Award for Outstanding Foundation Professional: Beth Burkes
Indianapolis, July 20, 2022 – Beth Burkes epitomizes the drive and passion for the fraternal experience through her fundraising efforts, impacting the lives of...
Program Profile: The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi’s Chapter Challenge
The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi’s “Chapter Challenge” began when staff identified a need to make giving more interactive and for alumni to have...
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...
More from Seminar: Fundraising as a Profession
At the Seminar 2020 online program, the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence hosted a talk with the William D. Jenkins Outstanding Foundation Professional Award Recipients...
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...
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...
FFE And DonorSearch Offering Free Wealth Screening Service To Member Foundations
Indianapolis, June 13, 2018—The NIC Foundation and DonorSearch have collaborated to offer NICF member foundations special use of DonorSearch services through a free wealth...
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...
2023 Men’s College Scholarship Awards $55,000 to 78 Recipients
The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence and the North American Interfraternity Conference are excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 Men’s College Scholarship which...












