2021 Outstanding Philanthropist Award: Donald and Cheri De Jong
Indianapolis, August 2, 2021 – “Leading by example and investing personal effort and resources defines outstanding philanthropy, which Donald exemplifies daily,” nominators said.
It is for...
2021 William D. Jenkins Award for Outstanding Foundation Professional: Jennifer Webb
Indianapolis, August 2, 2021 – Jennifer Polley Webb has been “a breath—more like a storm—of fresh air and energy” to the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation...
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...
2024 Outstanding Philanthropist Award: Kelley A. Bergstrom
Indianapolis, July 17, 2024 – A lifelong champion of the fraternity experience, Kelley A. Bergstrom is selfless when it comes to giving of his...
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...
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...
$50,000 in Scholarships to be Awarded in Inaugural Men’s College Scholarship
The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence and the North American Interfraternity Conference are excited to announce the recipients of the inaugural Men’s College Scholarship designed...
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...
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...
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...
