Holly Davis

Holly Davis

Director, CASE&Campus
CASE
Speaker

Bio

Holly M. Davis is the Director of CASE@Campus, the bespoke educational advancement training program delivered to campuses throughout the world on behalf of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). In that role, Holly writes customized advancement curriculum on fundraising, philanthropy, relational engagement, and cultural competencies. 

Prior to joining the CASE team, Holly served as the Vice President of External Relations for the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, shaping the public policy agenda, overseeing membership, strategic partnerships, media relations, as well as facilitating the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute.  As a CAE, Holly has a broad background in both association and nonprofit work. She oversaw the PAC and political affairs for trade associations representing home builders in two of the fastest growing cities in the country, Austin and Seattle, and served as the Executive Director of the nonprofits: Center for Women and Democracy, Indiana Leadership Forum, and Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series. 

Recognized for her ability to bring about catalytic organizational change, Holly made the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list in 2009, was recognized by Governor Mitch Daniels as a Distinguished Hoosier in 2010, and was named a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Eric Holcomb in 2023. She earned her BA in Political Science and History from Indiana University-Bloomington and is a 2007 alumnae of the Campaign