Holly Davis

Holly Davis

CASE
Speaker

Bio

Holly M. Davis was the Director of CASE@Campus, writing customized advancement curriculum on fundraising, philanthropy, relational engagement, and cultural competencies for CASE members globally. Previously, 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 founding and 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, Austin and Seattle, and served as the Executive Director of the leadership development 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 School at Yale University.