LuAnn Davis, CFRE, is Vice President for Advancement at Union College, Nebraska, a position she accepted at her college alma mater in 1992. She graduated from Union with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in management. LuAnn went on to receive an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1996.
Davis administers the development, alumni activities, college promotions, and guest services functions at Union College. A comprehensive approach to philanthropy has resulted in $81 million for two major capital campaigns, numerous special projects across campus, increasing the endowment ten-fold and providing support for academic and student life programs. The creation of focused activities in planned giving, major gift solicitation, prospect management, annual fund, and alumni activities have worked together to yield positive results for Union College. She is most honored to have taught and mentored many students and young professionals who now work in Adventist organizations across North America.