Bob Lasher ’88, Senior Vice President for Advancement

Bob Lasher has built a career helping teams realize their full potential and purpose. He was elevated to the role of Senior Vice President for University in Advancement in September 2023 to serve as a senior advisor to President Beilock on pan-institution initiatives, global Dartmouth, and transformational gifts. He serves as a member of Dartmouth’s senior leadership team.

Previously, Bob led Dartmouth’s global alumni relations and development organization, mobilizing Dartmouth’s external-facing teams of staff and volunteers to advance institutional strategy and promote inclusive constituent engagement. He served as the chief staff member for and architect of “The Call to Lead,” Dartmouth’s $3.8 billion comprehensive capital campaign (2018–2023). The campaign grew philanthropic revenue by 100% from prior levels and inspired an unprecedented 60% alumni participation among campaigns of this scale.  

Bob has held leadership roles at a diverse array of scientific, higher education, and cultural institutions, including SFMOMA, the San Francisco Symphony, the National Geographic Society, and the University of Virginia. Working in close collaboration with administrative and trustee leaders, he strives to illuminate strategic paths to greater mission impact, distinction, and differentiation.

Bob holds an undergraduate degree in history from Dartmouth and pursues time in the back country at every opportunity.