Sally Schaeffer Email & Phone Number

Uncorked Advocates (UA) is a federal government relations firm started with the mission to help nonprofits be heard on Capitol Hill. The firm specializes in federal legislative services around nonprofit tax and retirement, appropriations (both programmatic and earmarks), and children and women's issues, particularly gender-based violence and vulnerable populations. On behalf of American Heart Association, UA coordinated a national coalition of 60+ nonprofits in support to support more charitable giving by seniors, called the Legacy IRA Act, which passed into law in December 2022. It is expected to help raise hundreds of millions of dollars this year for charities. Current clients include national nonprofits, such as the American Heart Association, Covenant House International, United Philanthropy Forum, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Prevent Child Abuse America, Futures Without Violence, and The Army of Survivors, a relatively new nonprofit focused on reducing abuse in sports.For consulting engagements, please contact sally@uncorkedadvocates.com. Read about some recent bipartisan client success stories at www.uncorkedadvocates.com.Past successful clients include YWCA USA, Alzheimer's Association, March of Dimes, American Retirement Association, among others. .

Washington, Dc, Us

Planned and implemented federal lobbying and advocacy efforts; coordinated successful legislative effort among charitable coalition and worked within broader Tax Extender business coalition to pass a tax provision in PATH Act of 2015 to permanently allow seniors to donate up to $100,000 directly to a charity from their IRA.Recruited and supervised staff team to carry out legislative affairs program that includes monthly legislative update calls and leading monthly strategy breakfastsWorking with the Vice President, conducted and oversaw lobbying activities, including coordinating work of government relations staff, external contract lobbyists, and Independent Sector’s nearly 600 member organizations made up of the largest charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs in the country.

New York, New York, Us

Lobbyist and primary contact for day-to-day national legislative agenda of Girl Scouts.Worked with Vice President of Advocacy to develop and implement grassroots campaigns for 112 local Girl Scout Councils and volunteers.Organized a small coalition of nonprofits and associations to pass into law a pension reform change to save the organization $36 million over three years.

Lead Congressional affairs representative for a national, $10 million organization to provide advocacy, legislative analysis, coalition-building and policy research around issues related to preventing domestic, sexual, and dating violence and building healthy youth relationships.Succeeded in including new provisions in the Affordable Care Act and the Violence Against Women Act of 2013 and co-chaired national appropriations coalition that supported $700 million per year to benefit domestic and sexual violence victims.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

While attending graduate school at Penn to receive my MPA, served as a major gift and development officer for Penn’s Cancer Center.Using political, communication, and relationship-building skills, helped exceed the annual team goal of over $39 million through coordinating over 20 special events, closing major gifts, and managing Committee of 50+ major gift donors.Led the Department’s marketing efforts through producing Annual Report, quarterly newsletters, and updating the website. Assisted with the robust stewardship, annual fund, and planned giving programs.

Political and operations advisor to campaign named as one of the most competitive in the country by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.Setup office structure, procedures, and budget for $3 million campaign and coordinated with national groups, such as Emily's List, and local officials on messaging, research, and policy positions.

Senior advisor to Leadership Member of Congress on legislation, fundraising, and overall agenda including national and district press strategy. The district included the 2nd and 3rd largest media markets in New York State.Directly responsible for $1.2 million office budget and 18+ employees.Handled legislative portfolio including appropriations and women and children's issues.

As one of three legislative staffers for the Member of Congress, researched, analyze and summarized issues to prepare the Member for votes and meetings.Advised Member on public policy issues, including Health, Seniors, Government Reform & Oversight, Interior, Commerce, Judiciary and Education.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Nonprofit Administration Certification

Ba, Political Science