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Claire Davis

Philanthropic Advisor I

Responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through education and collaboration. Collaborates with senior philanthropic advisors on complex philanthropic strategies.

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Claire Davis

Claire Davis joined the Community Foundation of Sarasota County in May 2026 as a philanthropic advisor I. In this role, she works with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through thoughtful, strategic giving. Claire came to the foundation after serving as corporate philanthropy manager at United Way Suncoast, where she built relationships with corporate partners to grow their charitable giving. She holds a bachelor's degree in philanthropy and nonprofit studies from Auburn University and is currently completing a master's in financial planning at the University of Georgia, with plans to sit for the Certified Financial Planner exam. Claire lives in the Sarasota area with her husband, Parker. In her free time, she enjoys reading and exploring local parks.