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...
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...
Industry Survey Analysis: Donor Retention Comparison
Each year, FFE conducts the Industry Survey – which provides insights that directly reflect the fraternal fundraising industry. Let’s look at donor retention comparisons between...
Industry Survey Insight: Recurring Giving & Long-Term Value
Turning Campaign Momentum into Sustained Support
As foundations wrap up days of giving campaigns this spring and ramp up for convention fundraising this summer, the 2025 FFE Industry Survey Insights Report highlights an important...
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 Foundation Volunteer Award: Beth Martin Langford
Indianapolis, July 17, 2024 – With an unwavering commitment to Kappa Delta (KD), Beth Martin Langford has devoted her life to upholding the Sorority’s...
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...
Campaign Profile: Pi Beta Phi Foundation “SHINE THROUGH”
From conceptualization to launch
Pi Beta Phi Foundation recently launched its "SHINE THROUGH" campaign in conjunction with the energy and excitement of the Fraternity’s 150th...
2026 Outstanding Philanthropist: Scott Noble
INDIANAPOLIS — Scott Noble has spent much of his life living by a simple philosophy: “If you choose to live your life for someone...
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...
