By Eli Hughes–
University of Louisville President Neeli Bendapudi announced that Vice President of Advancement Bradley Shafer will be stepping down from his position and leaving U of L on Aug. 1. Shafer is choosing to resign in order to move closer to family.
According to Bendapudi, Shafer rebuilt the University Advancement program during his two years in the vice president position. The office of University Advancement is responsible for making progress in the university through improving fundraising, donor and alumni relations, recruitment, and marketing.
“Some important changes include leading a two-year increase in fundraising dollars (reversing a three-year decrease), creating and implementing goals and metrics for development officers, creating a donor portal to ensure transparency and raising $129 million in FY 2019-20, 34 percent above goal,” Bendapudi said.