John Brooks has a 17 year background in development work having started at the IUF as Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations. Prior to his work at the Foundation, he spent 19 years with the IU Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, with the last four years serving as the Assistant University Director. For the recent past six years, John worked for the Vice President for Student Development & Diversity as the Senior Development Director.

As Director of Development & Special Programs, John will provide support to fundraising efforts of the organization, specifically scholarship support, and will serve as a liaison with university and community groups concerning programs related to fundraising and scholarships.

John holds an undergraduate and graduate degree from IU and has extensive knowledge of the university, having been employed at IU for 37 years.

John may be contacted at jobrooks@indiana.edu.