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Foundation Experts

IU consistently ranks in the top 2% of universities nationally in total support received from the private sector and also in the top 2% in the market value of its endowment, which is invested and managed by IUF. Foundation experts, many nationally known, can speak to issues and trends in fundraising, investment management, and foundation administration.

Our areas of expertise:

Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector

Eugene R. Tempel
President and CEO


Fundraising for Higher Education

Eugene R. Tempel
President and CEO

Curtis R. Simic
President Emeritus

Kent E. Dove
Special Advisor to the President


Gifts-In-Kind

Gifts-in-kind are the treasures that come to a university in a form other than stocks, bonds, or cash. They include photography or book collections, musical instruments, designer clothing, computer equipment, cars, oriental carpets, real estate, or mineral rights. John Wilhite and John T. Keith combine their expertise to help donors find a home for items dear to them and of benefit to IU.

John T. Keith
Assistant Vice President, Gift Planning Services

John Wilhite
Executive Director, Real Estate


Student Foundation Programs

Jonathan Purvis
Executive Director, Special Gifts and Annual Giving Programs


Foundation Administration and Institutional Relationships

Curtis R. Simic
President Emeritus

James P. Perin
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Finance and Chief Financial Officer Investments

Gary A. Stratten
Vice President and Chief Investment Officer


Audit

Jeffrey A. Lambright
Assistant Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer