John Glier is the CEO of Grenzebach Glier and Associates(GG+A), a global consulting firm in philanthropic management headquartered in Chicago and London. He is recognised internationally for providing strategic direction to leading universities, academic healthcare institutions, and philanthropic counsel to some of the largest fundraising campaigns in higher education. He has worked with voluntary leaders, noted philanthropists, and Board leaders of distinguished institutions in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Mr. Glier has delivered presentations on diverse topics such as campaign planning and strategy; philanthropic board structures; and the critical roles of academic leaders in higher education fundraising.

GG+A currently advises non-profit institutions with aggregate campaign goals of more than $60 billion.