Shai Franklin Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, Us

I was fortunate to connect with Gotham, a results-oriented, down-to-earth, client-focused lobbying shop in New York and Washington. I've been handling international clients through Gotham and its sister law firm, mostly involving Europe and the Middle East. Our unique approach to meeting the client's needs customizes an integrated strategy of lobbying, communications, social media, and grassroots advocacy.

After decades of successful management and innovation in philanthropy, non-profits, international organizations, government, corporate, global education and media, we determined to find the clients who inspire us, and help them flourish even more – and more widely – in ways none of us might predict at the start.Beyond our capabilities to design and implement projects and institutions, our real strength lies in helping you refine and express YOUR strategy, and doing whatever it takes to realize it anywhere and in every way ("globally") – never to make it OUR strategy. This is about YOU!We are passionate professionals who want to share your passion for your project, and your inspiration – sharing, partnering, exploring and understanding each other's priorities.

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Newton , Ma, Us

Through the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning, the Bonhoeffer Cohort of Fellows supports Hebrew College's mission and works to apply the legacy and teachings of the late and legendary Dietrich Bonhoeffer to the collective challenges and concerns of our own times.

Kharkiv, Ua

> Develop and manage partnerships and joint ventures in business, humanitarian, political and media sectors.> Organize delegations, conferences and interface between Ukraine, the United States, and international organizations.> Advise Ukrainian and American companies and leaders on developments and opportunities.> Since February 24, 2022, when Russian forces launched their full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I am representing and advising GloBee on a pro bono basis.> Largely as a result — and as recognition — of these efforts, since November 11, 2022, I have been officially banned from the Russian Federation.

We have launched a new institutional home to build on Israel's new relationships with Kosovo and the wider Balkan region, with the United States as a major partner for investment and business collaboration between the two countries. My idea was, to shape a context in which the opportunities and benefits of Kosovo-Israel cooperation are obvious and accessible. With a top-notch team on the ground in Pristina and a strong Board and Honorary Committee, we are actively recruiting membership and identifying channels to actualize Israel-Kosovo relations.

It was a privilege to work with this community of faith and action, aspiring to the model of the late Dietrich Bonhoeffer, to reassert the fundamental principles of dialogue, human dignity, and social justice.

Alexandria, Va, Us

Launching United Nations portfolio and presence for international religious-freedom watchdog.Advising and representing non-profit advocacy organization within the UN system; advancing proposals to maximize UN resources in support of religious freedom and dialogue of civilizations; advising Islamic diplomats on religious freedom, best practices, and engagement strategies.

• Organized international community and policy events in Washington, New York, Kyiv• Shepherded strategic planning and top-to-bottom re-branding• Engaged officials in United States, Ukraine, Russia, Middle East, Western Europe, UN• Generated targeted media and social media for non-profit and political advocacy campaigns• Managed board development and re-organization for community organizations

This was a great portal into New York politics and education policy. I applied my initiative and legislative advocacy -- and leveraged partnerships -- to significantly increase the offsets and reimbursements to non-public schools. – In partnership with New York State Catholic Conference, increased state exemptions and reimbursements to non-public schools by $44 million– Led the annual fundraising for my operating budget ($350,000) and political contributions ($250,000)– Maximized outreach to community groups, political organizations and government institutions– Built an active grassroots network of 13 schools with 7,500 students– Launched an effective social media campaign with instrumental impact in the state budget process.

New York, New York, Us

Forging new new roles to meet changing needs is not just about managing a crisis, it's about also thinking and building for the future. Overseeing post-scandal WJC's $10 million in operations and programs out of New York, including with major international organizations, was just such a role. I restructured the U.S. board to be truly representative and meet best practices, and I consolidated a global diplomatic network with active young leaders to achieve specific benchmarks. – Directed relations with UN and other international and regional organizations– Cultivated partnerships with diplomatic corps and non-governmental organizations– Molded new cadre of global young professionals into mission-driven volunteer advocacy corps– Promoted diplomatic advocacy among 80 national affiliates worldwide– Represented WJC as Treasurer of CONGO, the global Conference of NGOs– Board development, and outreach to U.S. Government and civil society– Implemented Best Practices and brought organization into full compliance with state and federal laws, including regular face-to-face reporting to the New York State Attorney General's Office

Washington, D.C., Dc, Us

I rebranded a Cold War-era advocacy coalition to address 21st century challenges in Soviet successor states and globally, in image as well as substance.I engaged a full range of contacts and decision-makers across Capitol Hill, K Street, the White House, State Department and Embassy Row, and always with a purpose. Internationally, meanwhile, I broadened my focus (and the organization’s) from exclusively the former Soviet Union and out to Western Europe and especially the full OSCE membership.– Shaped & spearheaded official pan-European action against anti-Semitism & racism– Shepherded & scripted human rights provisions in key bilateral trade agreements – Serviced legislative, logistical, information needs of 50 member agencies, 300 affiliates– Connected community leaders from 15 Soviet successor states with U.S. officials– Directed public information and website

Ma, Middle East Studies

Ba, Political Science