Lisa Davis Mays JD, CFRE

Lisa Davis Mays, JD, CFRE, was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Catalyst in Spring 2020. Lisa brings a unique combination of experience in the areas of fund development, grant writing, capital campaigns, law, public speaking, strategic planning, marketing, public relations, business transactions, and relationship building. After practicing law for several years, she transitioned into the nonprofit sector to fulfill her passion for helping others. In years prior to coming to The Catalyst, Lisa impacted numerous lives, and successfully led a $7.1 million capital campaign to build a 30,000 sq. ft. facility for homeless women and children. She was selected as “Fundraising Professional of the Year” in 2017 by the North Alabama Association of Nonprofits and has previously been listed among 256 Magazine’s “40 Under 40.” Lisa received her Bachelor’s Degree from Samford University and her Juris Doctor from The University of Alabama School of Law.