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Pete Lasher

Examiner · DISC type cs
Principal at Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Pete is a Principal at Huron | GG+A, leading its higher education philanthropy practice. With over 35 years of experience, he specializes in using philanthropic analytics and performance metrics to drive fundraising. He earned his MBA from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His passion for fundraising is rooted in his personal experience, having been able to attend college himself because of philanthropy. He was a history major and believes a liberal arts education set him up for his entire career, not just his first job.

Unique fact: He has successfully led five separate billion-dollar capital campaigns for major US universities.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Pete shows up

Late Adopter
Unexpressive
Tough To Convince

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Priorities

Topics Pete cares about

Higher Education Philanthropy
He leads the higher education practice at Huron | GG+A, advising universities in North America, the UK, and Canada on fundraising and campaign strategies.
Data-Driven Fundraising
Throughout his career, he has specialized in utilizing philanthropic analytics and performance metrics to achieve campaign goals and demonstrate ROI.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Principal
Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy
6-2021
Higher Education Practice Leader
Grenzebach Glier and Associates
5-2017
Senior Vice President
Grenzebach Glier and Associates
4-2014 - 5-2017
Vice President
Grenzebach Glier and Associates
3-2012 - 4-2014
Associate Vice President
Michigan State University
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1996 - 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1984 - 1988
Bachelor's degree
Hamilton College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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