Culture

IUF Values

At the IU Foundation, we are:

Mission-driven

We believe in the power of philanthropy. We are motivated by our shared conviction that Indiana University advances knowledge, transforms lives, and fuels progress in communities across Indiana and around the world. We know that our work has a purpose, which brings a sense of personal and professional fulfillment.

Service-oriented

We approach our work with a spirit of service, anticipating the needs of those we serve. We lead change in our fields of expertise and proactively offer innovative solutions. We focus our energies on the needs that bring the greatest value to our campus partners, IU Foundation colleagues, and donors and friends of Indiana University.

Responsible

We are conscientious in honoring our obligations and responsibilities to others. Always mindful of the trust that is invested in us, we take personal ownership of the task at hand, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest level of professionalism.

Collaborative

We share ideas willingly, knowing that the process of collaboration shapes, defines, and produces the best results. We leverage the strengths of our colleagues and work as a team to solve problems and achieve common goals for those we serve.

If you invest in the foundation, the foundation invests in you—and the returns are endless. A few years ago, I was nominated to join LEAD at the IUF, a cohort that goes through a rigorous, eight-month process intended to groom up-and-coming leaders at the foundation to be ready for their next position. I credit that opportunity with how prepared I felt to take on my current role here.

Rebecca Resetarits, BS’09, MS’11, Executive Director of Women’s Philanthropy