LEGACY. FORWARD.

Strategic Plan 2027-2029

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Rooted in Dallas. Connected around the world.

For more than 50 years, the educational work that grew into Dallas International University has equipped Christian leaders to serve communities worldwide. Today, three consecutive semesters of enrollment growth and expanding global partnerships signal a new season of opportunity.

Legacy. Forward. is a three-year, $2.5 million campaign to expand access to education, invest in our people, strengthen our foundation, and extend our global reach.

Your generosity will help prepare leaders who make Scripture accessible, bring healing, and strengthen communities around the world. The next chapter begins with you.

Campaign Priorities

$1,000,000 | Scholarships
Open doors to Christ-centered education for students preparing to serve across cultures and languages.

$650,000 | Mission-Critical People
Invest in the faculty and staff who teach, mentor, recruit, and support students as they prepare to serve around the world.

$500,000 | Mission Infrastructure
Strengthen operations and prepare for future campus needs to sustain DIU’s mission for generations to come.

$350,000 | Global Program Expansion
Equip local Christian leaders through new partnerships and training in their own languages and communities.

Move the Mission Forward

Be part of what comes next. Your partnership can help shape the future of DIU and the communities its graduates serve.

  • Make a Gift to advance the campaign.
  • Explore a Three-Year Commitment to sustain your impact over time.
  • Join Our Prayer Partners to support DIU’s mission through prayer.

Questions? We’d Love to Hear from You.

Interested in making a three-year commitment, joining our Prayer Partners, or learning more about Legacy. Forward.? We’d be glad to connect with you.

Contact the DIU Development Office at development@diu.edu or 972.708.7552. We’d love to help you find the best way to be part of what comes next.

Choose the Campaign Priority You Wish to Support

After entering your gift amount and frequency, select the Campaign Priority you wish to support from the "Apply My Donation To" dropdown menu. You may choose from: Where Needed Most, Scholarships, Faculty/Staff, Mission Infrastructure, and Global Program Expansion.