Shai Waxman Abramson - General Manager

Raised in the inner circle of the Washington elite and armed with more than 20 years experience in foundation management, fundraising and public relations, Shai Abramson understands the ins and out of both politics and philanthropy.  She has written speeches for Al Gore's presidential campaign, organized the esteemed Saban Forum, arranged events for President Clinton, and worked on numerous campaigns.  Brought up in a political home that was frequented by high-ranking cabinet officials, senators, congressmen, ambassadors, news broadcasters and pollsters, Ms. Abramson learned early the art of effective networking and the power of backroom negotiations.  Today, she is best known for her ability to develop inspiring giving strategies and fundraising plans that deliver bottom-line results, and for personal coaching of executive directors as well as delivering workshops of key skills development.

Ms. Abramson most recently worked with Haim and Cheryl Saban, where she headed the Saban Family Foundation in Los Angeles.  Prior to joing the SFF, Abramson was the Founder and Director of an Israel-based public relations/marcom firm specializing in investment banking, high-tech and defense.  Currently, she is a member of the International Foundation Forum and holds a number of advisory positions for nonprofits in Israel.  She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.

 Select Clients:

Asper Foundation

Ashdod Emergency Medical Center

Beterem Safe Kids/Israel

Israel Union for Environmental Defense

Life & Environment

Mibereshit

One Family

Oran Foundation

Shalva

Spirit of Israel - Jewish Agency

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