Sarah is an experienced social change executive fluent in organization management, strategy development and execution, relationship management, issue advocacy and strategic communications. As a not-for profit executive, she transforms philanthropic or social change vision into pragmatic, impact-oriented, long-term strategies and projects. Sarah's background in politics, public policy, issue advocacy, philanthropy, and communications informs her work designing and executing strategies and initiatives for mission-driven organizations and individuals. This work requires perspective, flexibility, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders and at many levels of change. Sarah works in collaboration with donors, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to foster measurable outcomes. Sarah is a skilled strategic thinker and planner with successful track record launching new initiatives in multiple social change disciplines: philanthropy, advocacy, political action, journalism and communications.Skills: organizational and staff management; analysis; strategic planning and execution; project design and oversight; strategic partnerships and network management; communication; advocacy; facilitation and relationship management.
Alan B. Slifka Foundation
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Executive DirectorAlan B. Slifka Foundation Jul 2002 - PresentStrategic advisor to private family foundation board dedicated to social change philanthropy. Work closely with staff of major grantees on large-scale projects developed and funded by the Foundation. Represent Foundation on grantee boards, collaborative funds, strategic partnerships, and affinity groups.
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PrincipalSjs Consulting, Llc 2006 - PresentBoulder, ColoradoProvide strategic advice to private family foundations and non-profit initiatives exploring strategies to promote progressive social change in the US and globally.
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Documentary ProducerAbc News, Rain Media Nov 1996 - Jul 2002Produced long-form news documentaries at ABC News, first for the Peter Jennings Reports unit and then for ABC News Productions. In 2002, I worked as a co-producer at Rain Media on a documentary for PBS Frontline. -
Strategic Communication And Program Consultant Serving Ngos In Former UssrConsortium Of Foundations And Civil Society Initiatives Sep 1994 - Oct 1996Supported by collaboration of several US foundations and NGOs to develop public relations/communications expertise in the NGO sector of the emerging democracies of the former Soviet Union. Researched and wrote media relations manual (now in 30 different languages) and developed/conducted training program to reach media relations to NGOs.
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Strategic Communication And Program Consultant On Press Freedom IssuesCommittee To Protect Journalists Sep 1994 - Oct 1996Developed and implemented long-range and project-specific strategic media plans.
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Associate Director Of Media RelationsNatural Resources Defense Council Nov 1991 - Mar 1994Based in Washington, DC. Worked with entire media team to identify key,cross programmatic issues to be incorporated into policy-based,institutional strategic media campaigns. Designed and implemented numerous national media campaigns and served as main NRDC contact with DC-based national and political press. -
Press SecretaryCongressman Mike Synar Nov 1986 - Nov 1991Served as press secretary for Democratic US Representative from Oklahoma's Second Congressional district. Provided assistance to local and national press. Also served as media manager for the subcommittee chaired by the Congressman: The House Government Operation's Subcommittee on Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources. Issues covered range of environment, public health, conservation,and management of public natural resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah Silver
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Sarah Silver works for Alan B. Slifka Foundation
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Sarah Silver's current role is Executive Director, Alan B. Slifka Foundation.
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Sarah Silver attended Columbia University - Graduate School Of Journalism, University Of Pennsylvania.
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