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Office of Advancement

What We Do

The Office of Advancement connects Florida Southern with the people and organizations that invest in its future. We work with alumni, parents, friends, foundations, and corporate partners to secure support for scholarships, academic programs, faculty initiatives, facilities, athletics, and other strategic priorities. Through annual giving, major and principal gifts, grant funding, corporate and foundation relations, and planned giving, we help donors make a meaningful impact while advancing the College's mission. We also steward philanthropic investments to ensure donors can see the difference their generosity makes in the lives of students and the broader Florida Southern community.

In addition, we foster lifelong engagement with our alumni and supporters through meaningful volunteer opportunities, campus traditions, signature college events, networking programs, and communications that keep the Florida Southern community connected. From alumni engagement and giving programs to donor stewardship and recognition, our team works to strengthen relationships that support the College today and for generations to come.

Ways to Give

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Make a Gift

Give online in a few minutes, to the fund of your choice.

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Where Your Gift Goes

Scholarships, academic programs, athletics, and the Wright campus.

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Planned Giving

Include Florida Southern in your estate plans and create a gift that outlasts you.

Meet Our Team

Ryan Buckley

Ryan Buckley

Associate VP of Major Gifts and Donor Strategy, Adjunct Faculty

Kathy Ellis

Kathy Ellis

Assistant Vice President of Foundations and Corporate Relations

Lesley Chambers

Lesley Chambers

Director of Advancement for the AGB Museum and the Arts

Kris Doorey

Kris Doorey

Director of Athletic Development

Mike Moran

Mike Moran

Director of Development

Elizabeth Garrison

Elizabeth Garrison

Director of Stewardship and Scholarships

Rebecca Higgs

Rebecca Higgs

Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events

Elyssa Horwitz

Elyssa Horwitz

Associate Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

Julie Middleton

Julie Middleton

Project Manager

Daniel Newsome

Daniel Newsome

Data Entry Specialist

Sadie Cortijo

Sadie Cortijo

Administrative Assistant