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...
FFE And Boardable Offering Discounted Services To Member Foundations
Indianapolis, August 23, 2019 —The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence and Boardable have collaborated to offer FFE member foundations special use of Boardable services through...
FFE/NIC add Experience Support Manager to team
Indianapolis, October 26, 2022 – The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) and North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) announce the hiring of Gretchen Foran as...
2020 Outstanding Philanthropist: Jerry and Linda Gregg Fields
Indianapolis, July 24, 2020 – For more than 15 years, Jerry and Linda Gregg Fields have been strong advocates, investors and champions for the...
Program Profile: Planning Pushes Delta Sigma Phi to Successful Campaign Launch
Advance planning and success in the quiet phase of a new campaign helped the Delta Sigma Phi Foundation progress toward their goals.
Delta Sigma Phi...
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...
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...
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...
Program Profile: 24-Hours Live for #GivingTuesday at the Delta Chi Educational...
The Delta Chi Educational Foundation led a three-week digital campaign, and 24-hours of live updates on #GivingTuesday 2017, to raise $60,000. They had one matching...
2023 Outstanding Philanthropist: Julie Whitney Dawson
Indianapolis, July 20, 2023 – With an unwavering dedication to women’s education and empowerment, Julie Whitney Dawson continues to give generously to ensure the...











