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The Annual Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign for FIU.

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NEXT HORIZON: THE CAMPAIGN FOR FIU

The Next Horizon campaign is your opportunity to invest directly in FIU’s impact.

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The time is NOW

Become an agent of change today.

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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 helping us reach the Next Horizon.

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.

Shape the Future of FIU

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Meet FIU Foundation &
Advancement Professionals

Matthew FernandezMatthew Fernandez
Leadership Annual Giving OfficerContact me so we can explore how to invest in your passions through FIU.
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.
Todd Ellenberg MS ’91Todd Ellenberg MS ’91
Director of Campaign CommunicationsGiving is part of living – and it enhances our own life as much as it helps others. A gift to FIU has immeasurable impacts, whether enabling students to achieve their dreams or solving challenges that benefit our world.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Lara LeviLara Levi
Director of Development, Corporate RelationsInvesting in FIU is an investment in our Miami community. We have to leverage our collective commitment to keep Miami growing and evolving and giving to FIU is one way to do just that.
Smilka MelgozaSmilka Melgoza
Associate Director of Annual GivingI love Higher Education because it is the greatest gift we can give to our future leaders.
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.
Livia SouzaLivia Souza
Associate Director, Estate & Planned GivingMy favorite part about FIU is its diversity. I believe that whenever you bring together people from different backgrounds you have the potential to build something very special. And I think that is what has been the catalyst for FIU’s success and growth over the...
Matthew AtkinsMatthew Atkins
Special Events and Outreach CoordinatorWhat I love most about FIU is the innovative and creative environment.
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.
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