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The Annual Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign for FIU.

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By the year 2020, nearly a quarter of a million students will have graduated from FIU since its opening nearly 50 years ago. We are a solutions center, an engine of change for South Florida and beyond. And you are a part of this Worlds Ahead vision.

Give today to help us reach the next horizon

Why Give

Because every donor makes a difference in transforming FIU and advancing the institution to its next horizon. Read more here.

Where to Give

Invest in the areas of FIU that are the most meaningful to you and inspire you to make a difference through the power of philanthropy.

How to Give

Learn the ways you can give or get involved to make the difference you desire.

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Every donor makes a difference. Learn how you can give now to help FIU get a step closer to reaching its next horizon.

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Meet FIU Foundation &
Advancement Professionals

Paula AlgerPaula Alger
Financial AnalystIt is a pleasure to be part of an institution with such diversity. The eagerness to grow and to be able to serve our community inspires me every day.
Oliver IonitaOliver Ionita
Director of Development College of Communication, Architecture and the ArtsFIU sets itself apart from many of its peers around the country by fostering an exceptionally ambitious and inclusive environment for its students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Investing in FIU's future is an investment in humanity.
Chloe MedinaChloe Medina
Jr. Marketing and Communications ManagerWhen you give back, you are then a part of something bigger than yourself. Helping this institution grow and assisting students through their academic career is why we are here.
Matthew FernandezMatthew Fernandez
Leadership Annual Giving OfficerContact me so we can explore how to invest in your passions through FIU.
Tani KiahTani Kiah
Content StrategistWith more than 175,000 FIU graduates living and working in South Florida, investing in this university is an investment in the success of the community as a whole.
Matthew AtkinsMatthew Atkins
Special Events and Outreach CoordinatorWhat I love most about FIU is the innovative and creative environment.
Charlene EberlyCharlene Eberly
EditorFIU is never where I left it! If I blink, FIU has moved a few steps forward from where I last saw it. Being part of FIU makes me a co-creator.
Gabriela RuizGabriela Ruiz
Development Officer, First Generation Scholarship Program & Student AffairsGiving back is essential! Whether through time, skills or money, giving back is a positive quality that yields a positive outcome, not just to the students, but also to the donor.
Israel MartinezIsrael Martinez
Gift Services SpecialistOur students benefit tremendously from all the programs supported by you, our donors and community.
Ari SernikAri Sernik
Development OfficerFIU is a place where opportunities and dreams become a reality. I love that through my involvement I am able to meet amazing people form the FIU, Miami and International Community and that I am also able to part of a team that works to...
Natasha D’SouzaNatasha D’Souza
Director, DevelopmentConsider taking a tour of the three FIU museums, or visit with faculty and students. You will be amazed at what we are accomplishing here and beyond, and feel proud to be a part of the movement.
Rebecca SolomonRebecca Solomon
Assistant Director, Alumni NetworksI love FIU's commitment to going beyond what is expected – taking the opportunity you are given and doing something great with it. It is an attitude, one that commands us to think differently, exceed expectations and create new possibilities.
Smilka MelgozaSmilka Melgoza
Associate Director of Annual GivingI love Higher Education because it is the greatest gift we can give to our future leaders.
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