John Grice
Inspired by the vision that everyday people can come together to accomplish the extraordinary. Scaled a start-up non-profit through multi-channel revenue tests from $2M → $22M in four years of team & systems building.
- Role
- Director, Direct Response at Obama Foundation
- Location
- Kansas City, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Grice
Education is the silver bullet that will make our world a better place. I\'m a servant-minded leader focused on creating innovative philanthropic opportunities that connect people who want to change the world with those who can.
Experience
Director, Direct Response
Jun 2025 — Present
In 2022, I assumed a role as the inaugural team member leading direct response efforts. That year we raised $2M in unrestricted funds. In 2026, we are projecting and well on our way to galvanizing crowds of donors contributing $22M, more than 10x in four years, in direct response level gifts. This audacious outcome is the realization of years of multi-channel investments to test, iterate, and scale fundraising tactics that share our mission while building the a high-functioning team to execute a strategic growth plan.
Education
Kansas State University
B.S, Political Science
2007 — 2012
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Social Media
- Crowdfunding
- Politics
- Campaign Strategy Development
- Public Relations
- Management
- Nonprofits
- Volunteer Management
- Philanthropy
- Strategic Communications
- Research
- Presentation Development
- Annual Giving Fundraising
- Higher Education
- Team Leadership
- Policy
- Editing
- Event Planning
- Group Work
- Non-Profits
- Digital Giving
- Public Speaking
- Group Presentations
- Donor Relations
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- Annual Giving
- Fundraising
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