Donations

Help us advance our mission of increasing positive leadership in the world.

Your Support Directly Funds

Students

Learning to lead change in local organizations and communities with real projects in our two semester, 18-credit hour undergraduate class.

Training

Developing leadership where it is most needed and inspiring people to practice courage, compassion, integrity and humility.

Research

The LeaderShift Lab examines how to interest the uninterested in becoming the kinds of leaders this world needs.

Tools

We provide dozens of tools and distribute them for free so anyone can improve their leadership practice and impact.

Our Donors

We could not do the work we do without the generosity of our donors.
Director of Athletics Josh Heird speaks at a podium.

UofL Athletic Department

This generous donation established and sustains the Center for Positive Leadership.

Randy Bufford at UofL sporting event

Randy and Susan Bufford

This generous donation established and sustains the Elevator class and Level Up leadership training.

Sam and Bonnie Rechter

The Sam and Bonnie Rechter Family Trust

This generous donation funds all research done by our Rechter Fellows.

Vince Tyra speaking at Center for Free Enterprise event

Vince Tyra

This generous donation helped establish Center-sponsored events.

Our Current and Former Board Members

The Center for Positive Leadership is grateful for the dedication and generosity of our Board Members. Their leadership, insight and advocacy help advance our mission, expand our reach and create lasting opportunities for students, organizations and communities. We thank each current and former board member for their commitment to positive leadership.