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