Luke Hanson

Luke Hanson is a professional who has held multiple roles related to higher education and photography:

Current Position

Luke Hanson currently serves as the Director of Planned and Reunion Giving at Gustavus Adolphus College.1 In this role, he:

• Provides leadership for the college's planned giving program
• Focuses on alumni approaching 40-year and 50-year graduation anniversaries
• Acts as liaison for Gustavus donors in several states including Washington, Oregon, Montana, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri

Educational Background

• Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Luther College (2014)1
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Concordia University, Saint Paul (2019)1

Previous Experience

• Student Photographer at Luther College, where he captured memorable moments within the college community
• Development Officer at Concordia University in Saint Paul, Minnesota1
• Briefly worked as a door-to-door fundraiser for Twin Cities Public Television1

Additional Information

• Earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 20211
• Participated in international experiences during college, including stays in Austria, British Isles, India, and Norway1
• Spent a year in rural Rwanda as part of the ELCA's Young Adults in Global Mission program after graduation1

Luke Hanson's career path demonstrates a progression from student photography to development and fundraising roles in higher education institutions.