Sam Fishman Email & Phone Number

As the managing director of SINAI Schools, Sam Fishman oversees all the non-educational aspects of the organization. SINAI operates 8 schools for children with developmental, intellectual, and complex learning disabilities. Each of SINAI's schools is set within a larger, mainstream school in order to provide inclusion opportunities for SINAI's students.Whether his work involves fundraising, making tuition arrangements, managing relationships with partner schools, interfacing with special education lawyers and advocates, or balancing the budget, Sam serves as a facilitator and leader, ensuring that the organization operates smoothly and educators can focus on their vital work of education children with special needs. During Sam's tenure, SINAI has exceeded its yearly fundraising goals and doubled its enrollment.Sam has instilled a culture of compassion within SINAI's business office to ensure that all parents of children with special needs are treated with kindness, respect and understanding. He takes very much to heart SINAI's goal of helping every child based upon his or her special needs, regardless of the parents' financial needs. Sam has co-created numerous short documentaries regarding SINAI's students and families, including a film that won multiple awards. SINAI's films have been seen by more than one million viewers online, helping support SINAI's mission and fundraising.Sam Fishman is frequently interviewed on issues relevant to his field, including non-profit donations and special education. He has been contacted by news organizations to discuss issues related to SINAI and the fields in which it operates.

Listed skills include Managing Director, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Leadership, and 18 others.

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  Managing Director

  Sinai Schools

  Jan 2007 - Present

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  Ccny

  Political Science/