The IU Fort Wayne Forward Fund is a flexible resource that empowers campus leadership to respond swiftly to emerging needs and opportunities. Gifts to this fund support a wide range of initiatives that enhance the student experience, strengthen the campus environment, and deepen IU Fort Wayne’s impact in the region. Contributions can help advance student success by improving academic support services, expanding scholarship opportunities, and enriching career development programs that prepare students for life beyond graduation. They can also enable vital campus improvements, including upgrades to learning spaces, technology, and facilities that foster innovation, accessibility, and collaboration.

Beyond the classroom, this fund can fuel community engagement by supporting partnerships and outreach efforts that connect IU Fort Wayne with local organizations, businesses, and residents—strengthening the university’s role as a regional leader. Gifts can also be used to invest in faculty and staff through professional development, wellness initiatives, and recognition programs that help attract and retain top talent. Additionally, the fund can support innovation and strategic growth, driving new academic programs, research initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaborations that position IU Fort Wayne at the forefront of higher education and community advancement.

By giving to the IU Fort Wayne Forward Fund, you are helping the campus remain agile, responsive, and forward-thinking—ready to meet challenges and seize opportunities as they arise. Your support matters. Every contribution helps IU Fort Wayne move forward with confidence and purpose. Join us in shaping a brighter future for our campus and community!

Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.