Influential leader and Senior Advancement professional, Dan Peterson, sits down with long-time friend and professional colleague, Mike Connell, to share the leadership lessons learned over his forty-year career. Recently retired, Dan led Advancement endeavors at two public research universities where he shaped the culture of fundraising, focused on diversity and inclusion to build successful teams, and positively navigated times of economic uncertainty. At the heart of his leadership are the relationships he built, the people he encountered and the lives of students, donors, friends, and alumni that were changed through philanthropy.

Mike’s own Advancement career was and continues to be meaningfully shaped through Dan’s mentorship, guidance, and advice. Mike will explore the leadership legacy of Dan Peterson and the key-takeaways from his decades-rich experience. Gain insights on transformational leadership to shape the future of higher education philanthropy from these dedicated leaders in our profession.