NIC/FFE 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 Director of Programs. In this role, she will manage all aspects of flagship FFE and NIC programs as well as implement new and existing initiatives that will help members grow and strengthen the future of the fraternal experience.

“Desiree is the kind of professional who can take on anything and excel. She’s passionate about the education and leadership opportunities that exist within the fraternity/sorority experience, and I have no doubt that will translate to her work with FFE and the NIC. I’m looking forward to working alongside her and seeing how her thoughtful approach help us fulfill our missions with greater impact,” said FFE Executive Director Ashley VanDewark.

Paulhamus comes to the FFE/NIC team from The EMpact One Foundation where she served as Director of Development and Communications. From 2016-2021, Paulhamus worked at the Tri Sigma Foundation as the Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives. During this time she was involved with FFE and served as a volunteer member of the Advance Planning Committee.

“I’m excited to step into the Director of Programs role. Having worked at a sorority foundation, I’ll strive to be a strong and collaborative partner with our members to meet the needs of the fraternal industry, along with our philanthropic efforts as a greater community,” Paulhamus shared. “I look forward to sharing my strengths and talents to serve both the professional staff and volunteers in new ways.”

She is a devoted volunteer giving her time to organizations including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Tri Sigma Sorority and the National Panhellenic Conference Foundation. She is a member of Tri Sigma from the University of Central Arkansas.

Paulhamus will begin on November 3 and can be reached at desiree.paulhamus@fraternalexcellence.org following her start date.

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The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) is comprised of more than 65 men’s, women’s and co-ed fraternal educational foundations and operates to advance the various needs of the dynamic industry. The FFE provides operational support for new and emerging fraternal foundations, working hand-in-hand with various fraternal communities and the NIC to strengthen and improve the entire fraternity/sorority experience through a culture of care, connection and research.

The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is the trade association representing national and international men’s fraternities, including a diverse range of culturally and religious-based organizations. The NIC’s member organizations boast more than 6,000 chapters located on more than 550 campuses in the United States and Canada, with approximately 250,000 undergraduate members and nearly 4.2 million alumni.

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 Chief Operating Officer on Sept. 23. On Sept. 26 he will begin his tenure at Offprem Technology as the director of education, nonprofit and government solutions.

As COO since 2016, McRee has served both the NIC and FFE as the primary contact for all Alliance Partner initiatives and supported institutions in the Midwest/Western U.S. and Canada on the campus support team. “Mike’s leadership has been invaluable to the NIC and FFE. We can’t thank him enough for his outstanding contributions that contributed to the advancement of fraternities and sororities,” said Judson Horras, NIC president and CEO.

With McRee’s departure, FFE Executive Director Ashley VanDewark will assume all Alliance Partner communication and initiatives and NIC Vice President of Campus Support Dan Faill will support campuses in the Midwest/Western U.S. and Canada.

“I am humbled and honored to have had the opportunity to serve and work for so many valued staff, headquarters, campus and alliance partners, students, colleagues and mentors at the NIC and FFE for the past six and a half years,” said McRee, “Our staff believes that relationships move the needle and I feel lucky to have developed and learned from so many others along the way. I know our member organizations and campuses will be in excellent hands with Jud, Will and the campus support team and I couldn’t be more excited that Ashley will be taking over our Alliance Partner program.”

VanDewark has served as FFE’s executive director for four years. In this role she has worked closely with McRee regarding the Alliance Partner program largely as it relates to NIC/FFE events including the Annual Meeting of Members, Seminar, Summit and Advance. Alliance Partners can begin directing communication to VanDewark at ashley.vandewark@foundationfe.org as she transitions to assume this role.

In addition, FFE is excited to announce that a new position has been created to support both NIC and FFE programs and events. The Director of Programs will support FFE’s mission of enhancing the skills and knowledge of associated professionals and volunteers as well as the NIC’s mission to enhance the fraternity experience. This role will manage impactful industry programs including but not limited to Seminar, Summit, Advance, PRIME, IFC Academy, Launch, IMPACT, NIC/FFE awards programs and more.

The Director of Programs position description can be found on the NIC and FFE websites with applications directed to VanDewark at ashley.vandewark@foundationfe.org. McRee can be reached at mikemcree@gmail.com.

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The North American Interfraternity Conference is the trade association representing 58 inter/national men’s fraternities. The NIC’s member organizations boast more than 6,000 chapters located on more than 550 campuses in the United States and Canada, with approximately 250,000 undergraduate members and nearly 4.2 million alumni.

The Foundation for Fraternal Excellence is comprised of more than 65 men’s, women’s and co-ed fraternal educational foundations and operates to advance the various needs of the dynamic industry. The FFE provides operational support for new and emerging fraternal foundations, working hand-in-hand with various fraternal communities and the NIC to strengthen and improve the entire fraternity/sorority experience through a culture of care, connection and research.

NIC Announces Three New Vice Presidents of Campus Support

Indianapolis, September 13, 2022 – The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) announces the hiring of Russell Best, Dan Faill and Todd Sullivan as Vice Presidents of Campus Support beginning Sept. 19. As Vice Presidents of Campus Support, each will be focused on shaping positive fraternity experiences, coaching Interfraternity Councils (IFCs) and officers, and serving as a primary NIC representative to IFC officers, advisors, campus partners and alumni volunteers.

Best comes to the NIC from the University of Cincinnati Foundation where he has served for six years, most recently in the role of executive director of alumni and donor experience. Prior to the UC Foundation, Best worked for the University of Cincinnati supporting fraternity and sorority life and served on Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s staff as director of expansion and regional director. He actively pursues strategies that champion inclusivity, activate alumni, build a culture of philanthropy, provide resources to alumni, drive brand awareness and elevate reputation. Best brings more than a decade of higher education experience to the role.

On joining the NIC staff Best said, “I am very much looking forward to educating and advocating for the fraternity experience on behalf of our members and alongside industry partners, alumni, student leaders and campus administrators. After six years in alumni relations at my alma mater, I’m excited to return to the fraternal world.”

Best received Master of Community Planning and Bachelor of Urban Planning degrees from the University of Cincinnati.

Faill brings more than 15 years of work in higher education to the NIC team. In 2018, Faill started a company of his own – Faill Safe Solutions, LLC – through which he traveled the country, or presented virtually, speaking to communities and organizations advocating for safe and positive student experiences. Prior to starting his own company, Faill worked in fraternity and sorority life and alumni affairs at UCLA, Elon, Loyola Marymount and University of the Pacific. As a large part of his work, Faill challenges the paradigm of “tradition” to help others think critically about the situation and the bigger picture to become a better agent of positive social change.

“I’m excited to step back into my roots of advising and advocating for safe and transformative fraternal experiences, only this time I get to work with a plethora of campuses in a region I’ve called home for over 15 years,” Faill said regarding the VP role.

Faill holds a Master of Arts from the University of the Pacific in educational administration and leadership of student affairs and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in communication and leadership studies where he joined Theta Chi Fraternity.

Sullivan joins the NIC staff having worked at Drexel University for the past five years as the director of fraternity and sorority life. He has been an active fraternity and sorority life advocate for two decades and served in various director-level roles at the University of Connecticut, Tufts and Florida International. Consistently supporting member growth and development in alignment with values and standards, Sullivan believes in enhancing the member experience on and off campus to support learning outcomes and growth for a diverse student population.

On accepting the role Sullivan said, “I’m excited to continue building fraternal partnerships across higher education, connecting a diverse array of students with the resources they need to be successful.”

Sullivan holds a Master of Science in higher education and student affairs from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts in film studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara where he joined Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

“We are thrilled to have three professionals joining our team who bring more than 40 years of industry experience, each having held campus-based roles as well as various stints at their respective fraternity headquarters,” said Judson Horras, NIC president and CEO, “In the last twelve months the NIC has launched the IFC Advisory Council; absorbed the cost of PRIME and IFC Academy into IFC dues providing more accessible programming; partnered with Tikkit to enhance event safety; distributed data detailing the positive impact of fraternity; and more, and we’re excited to have Russell, Dan and Todd on board to continue to advocate for and champion the fraternal experience.”

Upon joining staff, Best will support institutions in the South and can be contacted at russell.best@nicfraternity.org; Faill will support institutions on the West Coast and can be contacted at dan.faill@nicfraternity.org; and Sullivan will support institutions in the Northeast and can be contacted at todd.sullivan@nicfraternity.org.

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The North American Interfraternity Conference is the trade association representing 58 inter/national men’s fraternities. The NIC’s member organizations boast more than 6,000 chapters located on more than 550 campuses in the United States and Canada, with approximately 250,000 undergraduate members and nearly 4.2 million alumni.

Statement regarding formation of University Park Interfraternity Council

August 13, 2022

The NIC has worked for several years to address our members’ concerns with USC’s policies and processes that disincentivize sexual misconduct reporting and treat IFC fraternities in a manner that is fundamentally unfair and inconsistent with the Conference’s position statements on system-wide actions, organizational conduct adjudication and recruitment.  

As research shows, fraternity members benefit from engagement significantly more than non-members, particularly in first-year students, and report higher levels of positive mental health along with lower rates of depression and anxiety.  

The NIC is committed to working with the organizations and student leaders of the newly formed University Park Interfraternity Council (UPIFC) and the University of Southern California Interfraternity Council (USC IFC) with the health and safety of all students being the number one priority. All fraternity members enrolled at USC are expected to follow the law, the Student Code of Conduct and their inter/national organization’s policies.   

The NIC remains hopeful that a bridge to a successful partnership can be built through two-way listening and a constructive, solution-oriented dialogue to resolve the concerns that have led to this point. 

Hackett Departing NIC Staff

Indianapolis, August 5, 2022 — The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) announces that Jackie Hackett will depart her full-time position on August 5 to assume the role of Assistant Executive Director at NIC member fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu. Hackett will work part-time assisting the NIC and Foundation for Fraternal Excellence (FFE) throughout the execution of our Dual Meeting at the end of August.

As a member of the NIC team since November 2018, Hackett has been responsible for successfully leading NIC educational programs such as UIFI, LAUNCH, IMPACT, PRIME and IFC Academy—including successfully transitioning PRIME, Academy and LAUNCH to virtual experiences and developing new and updated resources for Interfraternity Councils and officers. This past year she served the NIC in the role of Vice President of Campus Operations working with institutions throughout the Southeast and Midwest. 

NIC Chief Strategy Officer Will Foran added, “Jackie has been instrumental in successfully adapting NIC programs to virtual platforms while actively deploying newly imagined IFC resources. She continually works to build collaborative partnerships with student leaders and campus partners to enhance the fraternity experience. She will be missed, and we know that she will bring the same dedication to her role at Sigma Alpha Mu.” 

Hackett is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Marshall University and her master’s degree in student affairs in higher education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 

Communication regarding campus support previously provided by Hackett should be directed to campus@nicfraternity.org while the role is vacant. Communication regarding NIC/FFE Dual Meeting registration should still be directed to Hackett at jackie.hackett@nicfraternity.org.

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NIC Awards 2022 Gold and Silver Medals

Indianapolis, July 1, 2022 – The North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) awards both Dr. Victor Boschini and Dr. Thomas Goodale with an NIC Gold Medal, its highest interfraternal honor. The NIC also awards Betsy Corridan and Dr. Dawn Wiese each with an NIC Silver Medal.  

The presentation of the NIC Gold Medal is one of the oldest traditions of the NIC and dates back to 1940. The Gold Medal is presented for a lifelong service to the interfraternal community.

Boschini has dedicated a lifetime of service to higher education and has made an impact on numerous institutions, organizations and communities. Becoming Texas Christian University’s 10th Chancellor in 2003, he has demonstrated his commitment to the student experience in countless ways. Under his leadership the physical TCU campus has been transformed, applications have more than doubled and the University completed the largest capital campaign in its history. 

A hallmark of Boschini’s entire career has been his unflinching belief in and demonstrable support of the Greek-letter movement for men and women, including one of the most significant institutional investments in fraternity and sorority housing in recent history at Texas Christian University. His service and dedication have been recognized by the Institute of International Education as well as his own organization, Sigma Nu Fraternity.   

A strong advocate for the fraternal movement throughout his career, Dr. Thomas Goodale is a notable educator and leader who supports students and professionals across the nation. He has spent his entire career as a student affairs administrator, faculty member and non-profit executive – with seven years spent as the Eminent Supreme Recorder/Executive Director for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity – and has demonstrated a passion for bettering the higher education industry in each role. 

Goodale is the co-founder of the Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Issues (now known as the Coalition of Higher Education Associations for Substance Abuse Prevention), BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) and GAMMA (Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol).  

The Silver Medal is presented for exemplary service or leadership in a role or task that has advanced the fraternal movement. It has been awarded since 1980. 

Having held the position of CEO and Executive Director for Kappa Alpha Theta for almost 40 years, Corridan has contributed to many initiatives and projects advocating for the fraternal experience. Her Silver Medal specifically recognizes her participation in the Harvard Steering Committee supporting the single-sex, fraternity and sorority experience. 

Corridan dedicated countless hours to strategy development, crafting messaging, fundraising and settlement discussions. She was a dominant voice in helping to bring the sorority experience back to Harvard. With numerous one-on-one conversations and a passion for the work at hand, she unquestionably advanced the Greek-letter movement through these efforts. 

Wiese is awarded the Silver Medal for her dedication to furthering robust research about the fraternal experience. Her work has been a catalyst for moving advocacy for fraternities from anecdotes to peer-reviewed research studies, and it has provided fraternal organizations and institutions with facts that show how fraternities directly benefit students, alumni and the bottom line of higher education. 

She is passionate about advancing student development and never turns down a request to engage in efforts to create, educate, communicate, promote or coordinate any research effort that strengthens the overall student experience, with full recognition that through fraternities and sororities the overall college experience is significantly stronger. 

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Founded in 1909, the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) is a trade association that represents national and international men’s fraternities, including a diverse range of culturally and religious-based organizations, on campuses in the United States and Canada. The NIC is committed to supporting opportunities for young men to seek and form positive, enriching fraternal bonds. The health and safety of students guides our advocacy, standards and education.

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Fraternities are collaborating to make campuses safer.

Fraternities – national organizations, alumni and students – acknowledge and are working together to confront and address the challenges and risks within fraternities and the campus environment. 

Complex campus concerns are not solved with quick fixes. When students, alumni, community members, national organizations and campus professionals collaborate to create measures and infrastructure, there is greater ownership and accountability to the change. 

In the past five years, the North American Interfraternity Conference member fraternities – representing the vast majority of men’s fraternities – have come together to create shared expectations and implement measures that truly make communities safer. 

Passed new, critical Health & Safety Standards for fraternities that build upon prevention efforts and programs, including: 

Formed the Anti-Hazing Coalition (AHC), an unprecedented partnership with families who lost their sons to hazing. The AHC:

  • Works at state and federal levels to pursue anti-hazing legislation that delivers greater transparency, strengthens criminal penalties and encourages prosecution, calls for university accountability for bad actors, provides for amnesty to encourage people to call for help and calls for student education.
  • Actively facilitates programs on campuses and at fraternity educational events. Since its inception, the parents have spoken to tens of thousands of members about their sons’ stories, the authentic danger of hazing and how to prevent it in their campus communities.

FGA Symposium

Save the date for 2026: Aug. 30

The NIC’s Fraternity Growth Accelerator (FGA) provides emerging fraternities with the platform to collaborate on necessary resources and services. This effort will support their continued growth and development within the North American Interfraternity Conference and the fraternal movement. 

The FGA Symposium is an opportunity for all FGA organizations to meet and collaborate on common topics for members of the Fraternal Growth Accelerator. All FGA members are welcome to attend the Symposium which is held in conjunction with the NIC Annual Meeting of Members and FFE Seminar. The 2025 Symposium will be held in person at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. 

Benefits of Attending

I highly recommend this program as a tool to both educate and motivate yourself as well as other staff / volunteers from your fraternity. This is a unique opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. I hope you consider attending the FGA symposium.

Timothy A. Smith, MBA, Executive Director, Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity, Inc.

The FGA symposium is a great opportunity for members to meet counterparts in a collaborative environment, focusing on issues that affect smaller and specialized fraternal organizations. The educational sessions, along with the round table discussions, are tailored to input received directly from FGA members. 

FGA Symposium attendees will engage in educational content during the day as well as a short business meeting where FGA dues rates will be discussed and an NIC Governing Council representative will be elected.  

FGA members are also encouraged to attend the NIC Annual Meeting of Members and/or FFE Seminar.
Read more about the Dual Experience if you are interested in attending both.  

2025 Registration & Costs

Registration for the Symposium costs $75 per attendee and includes lunch and programming.

Who Should Register

  • All volunteer leaders and/or staff of FGA fraternities are welcome to attend the FGA Symposium and NIC Meeting of Members.

How to Register

  • Register to attend the FGA Symposium by clicking the button below, logging in to FS Central and selecting the 2025 NIC FGA SYMPOSIUM form on the Events tab.
  • FGA members are also encouraged to attend the NIC Annual Meeting of Members and/or FFE Seminar at a 50% discounted rate. To access the discounted rate for the NIC Annual Meeting of Members and/or FFE Seminar, contact Russell Best for your discount code.
  • If you would like to attend the FGA Symposium as well as the 2025 NIC Meeting of Members and/or FFE Seminar you must also contact Russell Best for your FGA discount code and register through the respective FS Central form.
NIC Annual Meeting of Members50% Discounted Rate
Early-Bird Registration: Deadline June 30$150
Standard Registration: July 1-July 31$200
Late Registration: August 1-8$250
Dual Meeting Experience50% Discounted Rate
Early-Bird Registration: Deadline June 30$275
Standard Registration: July 1-July 31$325
Late Registration: August 1-8$375

If you have questions about registering for the FGA Symposium, please contact Gretchen Foran at gretchen.foran@fraternalexcellence.org.

Location & Lodging

The event will take place at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.

  • A room block is available at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (IMD) for attendees. NIC/FFE rates start at $184/night + taxes/fees for reservations booked by August 11, 2025.
  • As of June 30, there are no NIC rooms available for booking on Sunday, August 24 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Guests are welcome to stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown on Sunday and move to the IMD on Monday, or book their entire stay at the Courtyard.
  • In the event the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown room block is fully booked before August 11, attendees will be able to book their stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis at a rate of $149/night + taxes/fees. The Courtyard is an 8-10 minute walk from the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.

    Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
    350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225

    Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis
    601 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Cancellation Policy for NIC/FFE rate: Hotel cancellations made 48 hours or less before arrival will be subject to a charge of one night plus applicable taxes.

2025 Schedule-at-a-Glance

The 2025 NIC session lineup highlights critical topics for fraternal industry professionals. By attending the NIC Annual Meeting of Members, volunteer leaders and staff for FGA fraternities accessed timely and relevant education that offered direct application to further each organization.

Sunday, August 24
FGA Symposium (FGA members only)
– FGA-specific discussion on NIC Research Agenda and New Findings
– PR Discussion with Resources for FGA Members
– Legal Trends Update and Discussion
– Membership Growth Discussion and Resources
– Open Discussion and Resource Sharing		9 – 2 p.m.
NIC Governing Council Meeting1 – 3:30 p.m.
Jason N. Butler Memorial Gathering4:30-5:45 p.m. (Round-trip transportation to Delta Chi Headquarters will be provided from the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown)
Monday, August 25 (NIC Annual Meeting)
Keynote: Trends & Insights from the 2025 Alumni & Donor Engagement Survey with Jeff Dubberley, Vice President at Cygnus Applied Research9 – 10:30 a.m.
NIC Meeting of Members Session I10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
NIC Luncheon with Alliance Partner Recognition12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
NIC Alliance Partner-Executive Speed Dating 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Keynote: Game On: Winning Through Trust, Leadership, Vision & Grit with Dave Lewis, President & CEO, Indy Championships Fund and Sarah Myer, Chief of Staff and Strategy, Indiana Sports Corp1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
NIC Meeting of Members Session II3 – 4:30 p.m.
Networking Reception with Alliance Partners5:15 – 6 p.m.
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Fraternities Matter

Fraternities have stood the test of time. The first fraternity was formed the same year the Declaration of Independence was signed. With nearly 250 years of history behind us, fraternities have shown how bringing men together around friendship, scholarship and service fosters incredible personal growth and belonging, providing significance for a lifetime.

But the challenges fraternities face today are real. Less men are going to college each year – making up only 40% of the student body. Even fewer are graduating, and higher education is projecting a further significant decline in enrollment over the next few years. Alcohol abuse, addiction and hazing continue to be problems that persist across college campuses. Experts are calling loneliness an “epidemic” among college men, and they are experiencing depression at increasing rates.

Today’s college men need fraternities
more than ever before.

Recent research has also proven how fraternities provide life-changing support, community and connection, and strong leadership development and professional networking to today’s college men.

This important research has enabled fraternities to make data-driven decisions to meet the needs of today’s students. From developing new programs to shifting recruitment strategies, solid data has given us the foundation from which to drive critical support to our chapters, undergraduates and volunteers. And it’s also given us the proof points we need to reshape the narrative around fraternities to potential members, parents, alumni, administrators and even the media.

By continuing our research, we can better understand the next generation of college men and how fraternities can evolve to attract them and provide them with a dynamic, fulfilling experience. And to continue to grow, we must position fraternities as essential in the eyes of our future members and key stakeholders.

Studies Show

  • Fraternities are an accelerator for success in college and beyond.
  • Fraternities create lifelong connection to the campus, community and friends.
  • Fraternity members experience stronger mental health.
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The fraternity experience matters.

With your partnership and support, we can future-proof fraternities,
so they may provide life-changing value for generations of men yet to come.

Our Priorities

Uncovering the Truth

Shaping fraternities for today and tomorrow

The fraternity experience can be truly powerful. Done right, it is life-changing for men and fosters their success in college and beyond.

Conducting critical research shows fraternities which practices deliver that dynamic experience – and which don’t. And as we look ahead, we are eager to continue this research which can teach us what the next generation of college students could seek in the experience, helping to strengthen and evolve fraternities for the future.

Uncovering the Truth

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Critical Research Topics

  • What’s driving men’s college enrollment and retention trends
  • Understanding middle and high school boys – the next generation
  • Supporting mental health and well-being
  • Member development practices that prevent and curb hazing
  • Self-governance and peer leadership and intervention
  • Providing value to retain juniors and seniors in the fraternity experience
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Research Results Enable Us To

  • Guide how we shape fraternities for the future, including strategies around recruitment, programs and experiences, housing, risk prevention and more.
  • Highlight the value of fraternities to potential new members and their parents through targeted social media campaigns that drive recruitment leads.
  • Show volunteers, alumni and donors the value and impact of the mentorship and contributions.
  • Reshape the public narrative by positioning fraternities positively in the media.
  • Bolster donor and volunteer support for existing and new programs when the data shows evidence around what “works.”
  • Engage stakeholders in expert-led symposiums around key data, trends and their implications.
  • Provide educational resources for important audiences – volunteers, staffs, officers, higher ed partners – to lead their work.
  • Address challenges and respond to external headwinds and prohibitive actions with facts.

$750,000

Funds to cover ten studies over a two-year period at $75,000 each.

Amplifying our Value

And expanding our reach

Good PR is about reaching the audience where they are with what they need to hear. Our plan is to connect with high school seniors, their parents and school counselors through scholarship programs by sharing the value of the experience and drawing in men ready to seize involvement opportunities. We’ll pair this with targeted marketing and media outreach to continue to shape the narrative around fraternities in the public eye. Simply put, driving awareness and expanding our reach is the key to fraternities’ long-term growth and sustainability.

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Critical Initiatives

  • Market to high school seniors and drive recruitment leads to fraternity chapters.
  • Focus marketing efforts on prospective members’ parents to highlight the authentic fraternity experience and its benefits.
  • Engaging in PR and media outreach to positively shape the narrative around fraternities.
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The Impact of these Efforts

  • Fraternity communities and chapters will have qualified recruitment leads driven directly to them.
  • Chapters will see a new pool of recruits, who are seeking the leadership opportunities and the community of support fraternities provide.
  • Scholarships will create access and affordability to the increasingly diverse student population, alleviating climbing student debt.
  • Parents will be more informed and readily able to support their sons in joining a fraternity.
  • Audiences will have a balanced look at fraternities, because media response and digital campaigns will focus on the benefits of the experience.

$750,000

Funds to cover outreach to high school seniors, education leaders and parents at $250,000 annually.

We Can’t Do This Without You

Your investment will help us address real-world problems while continuing to advance the fraternal community. We hope you’ll come alongside us as we seek to future-proof fraternities, together!

  • Ten critical research studies: $750,000 ($75,000 per study)
  • Outreach to high school seniors, education leaders and parents: $750,000 (three years at $250,000 annually)

TOTAL: $1,500,000

Contributions toward these projects may be one-time gifts or multi-year pledges made through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence.

Giving Levels

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$150,000+

Includes 5,000 complimentary “Making an Impact” brochures; three-year access to scholarship recipient list; public relations naming rights; research naming rights; three virtual, generic programs with research experts; three personalized in-person or virtual programs with research experts.

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$50,000 – $74,999

Includes 1,000 complimentary “Making an Impact” brochures; three-year access to scholarship recipient list; public relations naming rights.

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$100,000 – $149,999

Includes 3,000 complimentary “Making an Impact” brochures; three-year access to scholarship recipient list; public relations naming rights; research naming rights; two virtual, generic programs with research experts; one personalized in-person or virtual program with research experts.

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$10,000 – $49,999

Includes 250 complimentary “Making an Impact” brochures; three-year access to scholarship recipient list.

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$75,000 – $99,999

Includes: Three-year access to scholarship list; public relations naming rights; research naming rights; one virtual, generic program with research experts.

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$3,000 – $9,999

Organizations with less than 20 chapters will receive 100 complimentary “Making an Impact” brochures and three-year access to scholarship recipient list.

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Donor Listing

We are grateful for each donor who has contributed to the campaign thus far. Without their generous gifts we would not be able to continue making an impact on the fraternity experience through research. This list was updated on May 6, 2022.

$150,000 & above$100,000 – $149,999
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