The 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け at Lafayette has appointed a new vice president for 泫圖弝け Advancement.
John Blohm (pronounced bloom) began working at the 泫圖弝け on Jan. 5. His appointment is subject to approval by the 泫圖弝け of 泫圖弝け System Board of Supervisors.
He was previously interim vice president for Advancement at the 泫圖弝け of New Haven.
John is an accomplished advancement professional. He brings extensive knowledge of development and plans to improve operations to maximize fundraising and outreach across the 泫圖弝け, said Dr. Joseph Savoie, president of UL Lafayette, in a recent blog. He is eager to advance the 泫圖弝けs growing national reputation and he has expressed interest in further developing a culture of giving at UL Lafayette.
Blohms career in institutional advancement spans universities across the South. Prior to his tenure at New Haven, he was vice president for Development and Alumni Relations at Virginia Commonwealth 泫圖弝け. He has had advancement leadership roles at the 泫圖弝け of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Emory 泫圖弝け, the 泫圖弝け of Alabama at Birmingham, and the 泫圖弝け of Florida.
The 泫圖弝け Advancement division supports UL Lafayette by enhancing its image; keeping alumni involved; maintaining accurate information about alumni, donors, and friends of the 泫圖弝け; coordinating all fundraising activities on behalf of the 泫圖弝け; and maintaining a close relationship between the 泫圖弝け and the community.
It encompasses Alumni Affairs; the Office of Communications and Marketing; the Office of Development; Advancement Services; and the UL Lafayette Foundation.