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...
FFE Concludes Largest Ever Industry Research Study
Indianapolis, December 18, 2020 – The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence is proud to announce the completion of the largest research study ever conducted on...
Beyond Traditional Fundraising: How Fraternal Organizations Adapt to Shifting Donor Trends
Allegiance Group + Pursuant stands at the forefront of innovation, empowering nonprofits with cutting-edge, tech-led marketing and fundraising solutions. With a legacy of decades...
McRee Departs NIC/FFE Team, Announcement of Updated Staff Responsibilities
Indianapolis, September 14, 2022 – The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) announce the departure of Mike McRee as...
Julie Waitman, Alpha Gamma Delta, To Receive 2018 NICF William D....
Indianapolis, July 12, 2018—Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Executive Director Julie Waitman is the 2018 recipient of the North-American Interfraternity Conference Foundation’s (NICF) William D....
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...
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...
2019 Outstanding Volunteer: Elisse Jones Freeman
Indianapolis, July 10, 2019 — A talented, sincere volunteer fundraiser, Elisse Jones Freeman of Dallas, Texas, “gets it” — and she gives it back...
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...
2021 Gallup Survey: How FFE Members are Using the Data
Thank you to the following FFE volunteers for sharing how their organization has been using the findings of the 2021 Gallup Survey.
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