In this episode of The Beacon Podcast, Lighthouse Counsel Senior Consultant Karen Baldwin talks with Mike Richey, who retired recently as vice president of philanthropy and alumni engagement at the University of Kentucky after a five-decade career at the school.

In their discussion, Mike addresses:

• The motivation to stay committed to one university for 50 years.

• Changes he’s seen in higher education philanthropy over the course of five decades.

• What he considers important qualities to look for in hiring an advancement professional.