Discover the power of fundraising through philanthropy and relationship building.
Get to know the #1 Hispanic fundraiser in the history of the fourth largest university in the United States.
A fundraising professional with over 17 years of experience, George Corton has progressed rapidly through the ranks of the profession. As the Chief Development Officer at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, he oversees a team of 50 development professionals.
George has led his team to record-breaking annual fundraising totals, just recently breaking a record of $112 million raised in fiscal year ‘21 as part of an ambitious $750 million campaign for FIU.
Leading the way, Corton secured the largest alumni gift in FIU history—a gift exceeding $10 million from alumnus Chad Moss ’94, executive vice president of Moss & Associates, through The Moss Family Foundation.
CasaCuba
A home for our past, our present and our future, CasaCuba will be the only cultural center of its kind in the world and a vibrant, state-of-the-art destination that will inspire you through the rhythms of the Cuban heritage. Patrons of CasaCuba have a unique opportunity to honor the Cuban legacy, preserve our community’s roots and family stories for future generations, and contribute to a better tomorrow. CasaCuba will be built once and last a lifetime.
Want to get involved? Contact George Corton at cortong@fiu.edu.
Casita Maria
George serves as the secretary of the oldest Latino nonprofit in New York- Casita Maria- Center for Arts & Education. Casita Maria creates a safe and welcoming community, enriching and uplifting youth and families towards success, through shared cultural, art and educational experiences and programs. As a community organization that works with over 40,000 young people, families, and community residents in the predominantly Latino and poorest congressional district in the United States, we stand in solidarity with the call to end systemic racism and violence.
Want to get involved? Contact George Corton at georgecorton@gmail.com.
Team T Foundation
The Team T Foundation for Leukemia Awareness was established to honor the memory and continue the fight of our beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend Tamara. The Team T Foundation helps those who are presently fighting by making life a little easier on the 9th floor at Duke Hospital.
The Team T Board of Directors is comprised of Tamara’s friends and family who are committed to fulfilling Team T’s Mission with your help. Current Board Members: Chair Melanie Loan Furhman, Allison L. Price, George Corton, Sarah H. Bowman, JD.
Want to get involved? Contact George Corton at georgecorton@gmail.com.
Pamela Silva Scholarship
The Pamela Silva Scholarship has been established in order to provide first-generation, low-income, journalism and business majors with the financial support they need to further their education.
Want to get involved? Contact George Corton at cortong@fiu.edu.
“They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.”
— Banksy
“Why do people wait to leave their legacy when they can live their legacy.”
— George Corton, Chief Development Officer
Contact
George Corton is available for fundraising and philanthropy related speaking engagements. He is available for national and international events in English and Spanish.
Email
georgecorton@gmail.com