Warren Davis

Senior Associate

Warren Davis has over 25 years of experience as a development professional during which time he developed a unique combination of project management, cross-functional team leadership, and cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship skills, resulting in a personal track record of over $100 million dollars raised. Warren has held leadership roles at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the University of Chicago Smart Museum of Art, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, The Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, and the Arizona Science Center. 

Warren holds a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Theatre History from Arizona State University, a Certificate in Art of Leadership from Northwestern University, and a Master of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from DePaul University. 

Fundraising Area of Expertise: Warren’s predominant expertise is in Development Program Review and Expansion Strategies, where he specializes in nonprofits experiencing major growth in their life cycle and/or in need of revitalization. He has a deep understanding of Direct Marketing and Annual Giving, Board Training, Management and Governance, Project Management, and Risk Management and Fundraising Governance. 

Sector Experience: Arts and Culture, Education, Healthcare, Community Based Membership and Advocacy 

Warren’s fundraising must have: Focus on mission, collaboration, and results!

Contact Warren at: wdavis@ssutton-and-associates.com