Flora E. Davis, MA, CFRE
Cypress ,TX
Summary
Experienced non-profit executive with a proven track record of surpassing fundraising goals and providing strategic guidance for over 30 years. Recognized for strong problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication skills. History of optimizing business processes and driving performance improvements. Committed to supporting organizations in achieving their goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Philanthropy Advisor for Transformational Giving
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
United States
08.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals within 8 states, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
- Accountable for raising six- and seven-figure gifts annually, totaling $ 4.5 million. Manage a portfolio of 200 donors and prospects.
- Researched potential sponsors, donors, and grant opportunities.
- Maintained relationships with existing donors by providing updates on the progress of projects funded by them.
- Cultivated relationships with new prospects through networking events, cold-calling, and emails.
- Analyzed data related to past fundraising activities to improve future efforts.
- Assisted in the development of budgets for individual projects or overall organization operations.
- Provided support in the planning of annual appeals programs including mailings and online solicitations.
Director of Development
nonPariel Institute
Houston, Texas
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals.
- Cultivated relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
- Oversaw the creation of grant proposals for submission to local, state and federal agencies.
- Evaluated existing programs to identify areas of improvement or expansion opportunities.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure alignment between development and organizational objectives.
- Negotiated vendor contracts related to fundraising events and activities.
- Monitored budgets related to development activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with board members, donors, prospects, and the philanthropic community. forefront.
- Maintained fundraising database to produce accurate monthly reports for board of directors.
- Coordinated large-scale events to engage with donors and provide presentations regarding fundraising initiatives.
Director of Development and Communications
Lone Star Family Health Center
Conroe , TX
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals for three Lone Star Family Health Center facilities: Conroe, Willis, and Spring, Texas.
- Cultivated relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
- Managed the coordination of special events such as galas, golf tournaments, luncheons.
- Oversaw the creation of grant proposals for submission to local, state and federal agencies.
- Directed the preparation of reports on development activities for board members and other stakeholders.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of donor recognition programs.
- Created marketing materials to promote fundraising initiatives.
- Recruited staff members for various roles within the Development team.
- Collaborated with external vendors on website design projects related to online giving platforms.
- Provided strategic direction for all communications regarding donations or donation campaigns.
- Facilitated meetings between senior leadership and potential donors.
- Monitored budgets related to development activities.
- Directed social media campaigns, developed marketing materials, executed in-person fundraisers and served as articulate, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson.
- Generated financial resources for organization through corporate and individual sponsorships, grants and special events.
- Researched, wrote and presented compelling funding proposals to various businesses, churches and schools to increase awareness and grow charitable revenue.
- Directed work of fundraising team to successfully achieve fundraising targets on or ahead of schedule.
- Networked with industry leaders and investigated partnerships to increase opportunities.
- Prepared successful applications to obtain funding from government and private grants.
Regional Chief Advancement Officer
American Red Cross- North Texas Region
Dallas-Fort Worth , Texas
01.2011 - 10.2015
- Promoted to newly created position, providing operations, revenue generation leadership, and administrative oversight to (20) Advancement Team members, including (6) Executive Directors in the North Texas Region spanning 111 counties from the Texas Panhandle to East Texas.
- Doubled overall territory revenue from $1.6M to $3.6M.
- Oversaw the management of 27 Federated/United Way campaigns across the North Texas Region.
- Served on American Red Cross National Office Advisory group, 'Fund Development Best Practices in Rural Communities'.
- Partnered with 9 Community Chapter Boards of Directors to achieve mission service delivery, community visibility, and financial development goals.
- Managed a portfolio of major gift prospects, including tracking contact information, meeting notes, and solicitation status.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-1986
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Development
- Board relations
- Fundraising expertise
- Team Leadership
- Proposal Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Major Gift Solicitation
Certification
Certified Fundraising Executive since May 2015
Accomplishments
Graduate of The George Foundation Center for Non-Profit Excellence
Affiliations
Member, AFP Greater Houston Chapter Board of Directors
Co-Sponsorship Chair, 2025 Ask The Experts Conference
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Philanthropy Advisor for Transformational Giving
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
08.2019 - Current
Director of Development
nonPariel Institute
04.2018 - 07.2019
Director of Development and Communications
Lone Star Family Health Center
03.2016 - 05.2017
Regional Chief Advancement Officer
American Red Cross- North Texas Region
01.2011 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Community Psychology
Stephen F. Austin State University