About JohnJohn Tatum Grice began his career in philanthropy as a Student Foundation member at Kansas State University serving within the K-State Proud Student Campaign. This experience jump-started his passion for higher education philanthropy. Following graduation in 2012, John began his tenure in KSU Foundation’s Annual Giving department focused on direct mail, phonathon, student philanthropy, and student life fundraising. In 2014, John moved to the Oklahoma State University Foundation, charged with developing student giving, young alumni programs, and digital giving strategies. In November of 2018, John accepted a role as the Director of Annual Giving at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.