WHY UNCORKED?
Because great ideas shouldn't be bottled up — and neither should their potential.
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Uncorked Advocates was built on the belief that nonprofits and mission-driven organizations should have a meaningful voice in shaping the federal policies that affect the communities they serve.
We turn that belief into action. By breaking through Washington, DC's barriers, forging bipartisan relationships, and opening doors to new opportunities, we help organizations translate their expertise into policy victories, federal funding, and lasting impact.
Powerful voices.
Stronger advocacy.
Meaningful results.
Our Expertise
Uncorked Advocates combines deep policy expertise with hands-on legislative, regulatory, and coalition strategy. We specialize in helping nonprofit and mission-driven organizations translate their goals into effective federal advocacy.
For 10 years, Uncorked Advocates has advanced federal policy and advocacy for its clients. Founder and President Sally Schaeffer provides clients with senior-level strategy, direct representation, and the relationships and expertise needed to turn priorities into results.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Deep Capitol Hill experience. National nonprofit leadership. A track record of bipartisan results.
Sally Schaeffer, Founder and President of Uncorked Advocates, brings more than 25 years of experience advancing federal policies that strengthen nonprofits and the communities they serve.
A former Congressional Chief of Staff and senior nonprofit government relations executive, Sally has helped lead successful advocacy efforts to enact bipartisan legislation, expand charitable giving incentives, and secure millions in federal funding.
Recognized by The Hill as a Top Lobbyist for five consecutive years and by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics as a Top 100 Lobbyist, Sally combines strategic insight, longstanding relationships, and hands-on advocacy to deliver results.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
Sally Schaeffer is a politically savvy lobbyist who utilizes both legislative and regulatory expertise to advance policy initiatives. A dedicated advocate at heart, she ensures that the patient voice is heard in the halls of Congress.
In the sea of Washington, DC consultants, Sally remains a mentor to all young women regularly taking meetings and connecting colleagues despite their political stripes. She personally believes in the mission and work of her clients and is passionate about seeing their success.
Sally is a smart and strategic advocate for her clients and deeply trusted on the Hill. Sally remains an advocate for the people we serve and never loses sight of why we do this work in the first place
