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DANIEL B. DAVIS
Cell: (707) 362-0186
Daniel.Davis@Humboldt.edu
122 13th St., Unit A
Arcata, CA 95521
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Organizational Leadership, Higher Education (Expected Completion: May 2014)
Eastern University, St. Davids, PA
M.A. Sociology, Emphasis in Teaching, 2011
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
 Student of the Year, Teaching Sociology
M.A. Religious Studies, 2006
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Certificate Program in Fundraising Management, 15 Quarter Units, 2004
University of California, Irvine, School of Non-Profit Leadership, CA
B.A. Psychology & Social Science, Minor in Religion. 2003
Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA
 Student of the Year, Psychology
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor, SOC 382: Introduction to Research Methods, Fall 2011
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Instructor, PSCI 295: Political Research & Analysis, Fall 2011
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Associate Faculty, HUM 130: Religions of the World, May 2010-Present (6x)
University of Phoenix/Axia College, Online
Graduate T.A./Instructor, Soc 306: The Changing Family, Spring 2009
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
Undergrad T.A., Psy 101: Introduction to Psychology, Spring 2002
Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA
Undergrad T.A., Psy 330: Institutional Research, Fall 2001
Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA
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Guest Lectures & Teaching Demonstrations, Humboldt State University, 2008-2011
 The Changing Family. Topic: Domestic Violence & Gender Identities (x2)
 Teaching Sociology. Topic: Online Instruction
 Teaching Sociology. Topic: Motivation & Constituency Engagement
 Individual & Society. Topic: Dispositional vs Structural Views of Capacity for Good & Evil
 Public Sociology. Topic: Saul Alinsky’s Theories of Community Organizing
 Public Sociology. Topic: Contemporary Religious Trends in the USA
 Race, Gender, & Ethnicity: Topic: Gender Identities & Violence- from Evangelicalism to Islam
2011. Paid Consultation: Workshop facilitated for College of the Redwoods. Title: Student
Organizing and Leadership Development.
CONTINUED TEACHING DEVELOPMENT
2 Day Workshop, Student Success & Collaborative Learning Skills, 2011
Humboldt State University, Institute for Student Success
Certification, Online Teaching Methods, 2010
University of Phoenix New Faculty Training, Online
Certificate, Training for Trainers, 2009
Creative training & teaching skills workshop, Humboldt State University
Certification, Leadership Challenge Workshop Facilitator, 2008
Sonoma Learning Systems, Sonoma, CA
GRANT FUNDING SECURED ($108,500 to Date)
2011. Lilly Endowment with The Louisville Institute. $15,000 grant for sociological research,
May-December 2011. Title: The Mystic on the Concrete: How People Make Life-Decisions Based
on Experiences of Divine Guidance. This has to do with aspects of religious identity formation as
well as life-decisions such as choosing careers or forming relationship networks.
2011. St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation. $500 Mini-Grant, to host a pro-bono faculty
development day for the teachers at St. Bernard’s Catholic High School.
2006-2009. Rock Harbor Foundation Grant. $90,000 to found the Catalyst Church Association
(501c3) in Arcata, CA. Unrestricted for start-up and operational costs.
2007. Hansen Family Fund Community Service Grant, $1,000.
Managed by the Humboldt Area Foundation, this grant partially funded the creation of ‘Heart
Humboldt’ day of volunteer service. Three hundred volunteers worked on 5 projects.
2001. Navigators’ Teachers Grant, Newport Harbor High School Foundation. $2,000.
Used to update computers for the high school counseling department.
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RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS
HSU 2011. Thesis: The Mystical on the Concrete: Exploring How People’s Reported Experiences of
Divine Guidance are Interpreted for Meaning and Decision-Making. In partial fulfillment for the
requirements of the MA degree in Sociology at Humboldt State University.
PSA 2011. Paper: A Catalyst for Change in America’s Churches: A Case Study and Phenomenology
of the Emerging Church Movement. Pacific Sociological Association, Section: Sociology of
Religion- Religion and Praxis. Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
SVS 2011. Paper: The Mystical is the New Empirical: How Americans Use Spiritual Experiences as
Worldview Evidence. Society of Vineyard Scholars. Annual Conference, Seattle, WA.
HSU GRC 2010. Paper. Shifting Epistemologies: Sociological Trends among American Religious.
Humboldt State Graduate Research Conference.
WASC 2002. Poster: Student Involvement at Vanguard University to Assess Educational
Effectiveness through Syllabi Analysis: Do Syllabi Reflect Plans to Satisfy Institutional Educational
Targets and Goals? Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) Annual Convention, San
Diego, CA.
RA 2001. Fall & Spring. Research Assistant, Vanguard University.
Aided the assistant to the provost for Institutional Research. Collected and presented statistics
on instructors’ teaching hours, class sizes, syllabi content and grade distributions. Results were
used for university budget decisions and the WASC accreditation report.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Advancement & Communications, 2006-Present
Catalyst Church Association, Arcata, CA
Co-Founded a progressive and community-active non-profit.
 Developed its first annual giving program in 2011, poised to bring in $100,000 this year.
 Successfully cultivated and solicited a half-dozen constituents for gifts over $10,000.
 Started an endowment fund with the Humboldt Area Foundation to create mini-grants for
community service. Grew to $12k in its first year.
 Supervise other fundraising functions including grant-writing and event planning.
 Oversee communications, marketing, and community outreach/service projects
 Regular teaching and development of teaching team, linking teaching to core vision
 Train staff and volunteers and lead ongoing leadership development
Director of Volunteerism & Involvement, 2004-2006
Rock Harbor Church, Costa Mesa, CA
 Recruited, trained and managed a department of 200+ volunteers
 Organized workshops in teamwork & leadership for a church of 6,000 members
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College Guidance Specialist, 2001-2003
Newport Harbor High School, Newport Beach, CA
 Supervised scholarship program with over $200k distributed to students annually
 Worked closely with the Foundation to find applicants consistent with donors’ values, and to
appreciate donors by inviting them to the awards ceremonies and ensuring thank you cards
delivered by the student award recipients
 Provided college prep counseling & workshops to students & parents
 S.A.T. Site Supervisor, regularly administering SAT tests to 1,000+ students with 50+ proctors
Student Affairs Intern / Residence Assistant, 2001-2003
Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA
 Oversaw graduate and married housing facility with over 100 students
 Coordinated student trainings, events, and activities
 Led institutional research and department improvement initiatives
COMMNITY SERVICE & LEADERSHIP
Cabinet for Institutional Change, Humboldt State University. Appointed by the Provost as the
grad student representative to a university task force charged with identifying critical areas for
large-scale structural change at HSU. Process was developed in response to WASC (Western
Association of Schools & Colleges) accreditation concerns. Met for 2-6 hours per week for three
semesters. Other task force members included faculty, staff, & Provost. Outcomes included a
new University Senate structure, changed enrollment practices to increase diversity, and the
creation of a department for Institutional Research. 2009-2010.
Northern California Association of Non-Profits (NorCAN), Steering Committee Member & Chair
of sub-committee for Faith & Action. NorCAN is a regional association with over 150 member
non-profits. It does lobbying and hosts an annual conference, a newsletter, a list-serve,
workshops and additional resources serving area non-profits. Regular training topics included:
Researching funding streams, grant-writing, and capacity building. 2007-2009.
Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology, Student President, Vanguard University of
Southern California Chapter. Led meetings, invited speakers, raised funds for activities and
graduation stoles. 2001-2003.
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
2011. Student of the Year Award for Graduate Sociology, Teaching Track. Officially titled:
Patricia O. McConkey Outstanding Graduate Student Award. Humboldt State University.
2003. Delta Kappa Leadership Award
Given to ten students from each graduating class for overall leadership and character.
Vanguard University. Name emblazoned brick placed in library walkway.
2002. Student of the Year Award for Undergraduate Psychology
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Psychology Department, Vanguard University.
2002. Psi Chi Service Award
Vanguard University Psi Chi chapter, Honor’s Society in Psychology.
2000-2001. Scholar-Athlete Award for Track & Cross Country.
1999-2003. Vanguard University Academic Scholarship.
1999-2002. Cherokee Nation Scholastic Indian Scholarship.
2001. Faculty Service Recognition Award
Newport Harbor High School, 2001.
MASTERED SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY
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Teaching Tools: ProfCast
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Online Learning Platforms: Moodle & Phoenix University Learning System.
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Adobe Photoshop CS4
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PAWS/SPSS- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
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PC- Microsoft Windows & Office
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Mac- iWork, iLife & Operating Systems
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Google Applications, Non-Profit Version
AFFILIATIONS
American Sociological Association (ASA), Member, 2010-Present
 Section Member: Sociology of Religion
 Section Member: Organizations, Occupations, & Work
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Member, 2010-Present
Pacific Sociological Association (PSA), Member, 2010-Present
Cherokee Nation, Tribal Member, Date Approved: February 1999
California School Employees Association (CSEA), Member, 2001-2004.