Washington National Cathedral

 

Margaret Bergan Davis Margaret Bergan Davis
Associate Dean for Cathedral Advancement

Margaret Bergan Davis joined the Cathedral staff as Associate Dean in the summer of 2006 charged with the mission of creating and leading an Office of Cathedral Advancement responsible for engagement in the areas of membership and development, public affairs and marketing. She has been active in institutional advancement both as a practitioner and consultant for more than twenty-five years, managing and counseling cultural, educational, human service and faith-based institutions throughout her career.

Prior to joining the Cathedral, she was vice president of the Washington, D.C. office of Campbell & Company where she served as counsel to the Cathedral Dean and to the Development and Membership Department. Her consulting career also included work to help advance Arena Stage, Kennedy School of Government—Center for Public Leadership, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, National Children’s Museum, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, Episcopal Charities and Community Services, Federation of State Humanities Councils, and numerous other organizations.

Ms. Davis served eight seasons under Zarin Mehta as director of development and community outreach for the Ravinia Festival, one of America’s premier music festivals.

She graduated from Milton Academy (where she has also served as a trustee) and received her bachelor’s degree from Mount Holyoke College, both of which are in Massachusetts.