Summit - Foundation for Fraternal Excellence

A retreat opportunity for Foundation Executives

Summit is the foremost opportunity for foundation executives, FFE Board Members and FFE Alliance Partners to spend dedicated time among peers. The outcome is an enhanced network of executives with whom you can connect and advise throughout the year and a greater understanding of the work of some of our Alliance Partners and how they can elevate your operations.

We are excited to return to The Cape, a Thompson Hotel for our 2025 and 2026 programs.

Summit 2025: Jan. 27-30

Registration is closed

FFE Member Registration Pricing:

Foundation Professional: $549 per person
Alliance Partner: $649 per person
Guests welcome, pricing varies based on meals opted into

If your organization is not an active FFE Member, you will be charged a $200 non-member fee per registrant or guest. To renew or activate your foundation’s FFE Membership, contact Executive Director Ashley VanDewark at ashley.vandewark@foundationfe.org

SCHEDULE & FACILITATOR INFO

Registration is closed.

IMPORTANT: Did you know the 2023 and 2024 program experienced a sellout?! Should this occur again for the 2025 program — which we anticipate happening — registration will close early.

SAVE THE DATES FOR FUTURE SUMMIT PROGRAMS

Summit 2026: Jan. 26-29

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Summit is beneficial for the top 1-2 professionals of a fraternal foundation as well as the FFE Board of Directors and invited Alliance Partners.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The think-tank atmosphere and intimate environment of Summit allows executives to step away from the chaos of the day-to-day and focus on the strategy behind their important work. Program speakers may include university presidents or advancement leaders, nonprofit consulting firms, and other industry leaders.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Summit curriculum is focused on executive-level fundraising and leadership.

View the 2024 schedule here to get an idea of what to expect.

WHY ATTEND?

Hallee Winnie

Foundation Executive Director, Pi Beta Phi
FFE Board of Directors

Phil Fernandez

Chief Foundation Officer, Beta Theta Pi
FFE Board of Directors

Staci Skoog

Fraternal Industry Advisor, Billhighway | greekbill Distinguished Diamond Alliance Partner

Just like the nonprofit series devoted to spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful presentations, FFE hosts a TED Talk-style series at Summit featuring topics of interest or emerging trends highlighting the work of our industry.

Check out some clips from the 2020 TED Talks hosted live in Cabo San Lucas.