IU Foundation names new vice president for development, programs

The IU Foundation has named Richard Dupree its executive vice president for development.
Dupree will assume his new role Oct. 1, according to a press release.
Founded in 1936, the IU Foundation works to seek out private support from stakeholders to finance IU projects at all campuses. It oversees an endowment with a market value of almost $1.7 billion, according to a press release.
In fiscal year 2013, IU received $305.9 million in private funds.
Dupree will be responsible for developing and leading fundraising programs for all IU campuses as an executive officer.
He plans to integrate strategic planning and performance metrics to maximize funds for the University, according to the release.  
Dupree is the current assistant dean of development and alumni relations for the Kelley School of Business, where he has worked for more than 20 years.
At Kelley, Dupree managed four fundraising initiatives, bringing in more than $375 million for the school.
He also organized the school’s “Count Me In” campaign to fund the construction of the Hodge Hall Undergraduate
Complex.
IU Foundation President and CEO Dan Smith announced Dupree’s new position Tuesday.
“He is recognized not just at IU, but nationally as an innovator in fundraising operations,” he said in the press release.

— Samantha Schmidt