Our Experts

Harry Lynch – Harry Lynch is CEO of Sanky Communications and SankyNet. Since joining the direct marketing industry in 1980, Harry has worked in every aspect of the field – from production manager to list expert to a leader of the SCI creative team, which has been honored seven times with industry awards. In 1998, Harry directed the launch of SCI’s Internet marketing division, SankyNet, and today is actively involved in creative and strategy for the agency’s online clients as well as direct mail accounts. He has served as President of the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association (DMFA), Vice President of the Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and Vice Chair of the Association of Direct Response Fundraising Counsel (ADRFCO). Today, he is Vice Chair for external relations on the board of International AFP. He is a frequent speaker at DMFA and AFP workshops and conferences.

Judith A. Maneval – Judith Maneval is President of Sanky Communications and SankyNet. After working in advertising and direct mail for 14 years, Judy joined SCI in January 1984 and became a partner in the firm later that year. Judy was the founding president of the ADRFCO, serving in that role from 1985 through 1990 and continuing on the board through 2001. Judy was on the board of the Greater New York Chapter of AFP from 1980 through 1998 and was President of the Greater New York Chapter for 1994 and 1995, also serving as a representative to the AFP National Assembly. She was President of the DMFA in 1984 and 1985. Judy is a frequent speaker at Fund Raising Day in New York, at the AFP/New School Fundamentals of Fundraising Program, and at many other seminars and workshops around the country.

Paul Habig – Paul Habig, Executive Vice President for SankyNet, has more than a dozen years of Internet marketing and fundraising experience. He has developed multifaceted online strategies for more than 50 nonprofit organizations, including Covenant House, PetSmart Charities, and the Smithsonian Institution. Paul’s background in the nonprofit world not only includes consulting; he has held positions at the YMCA, the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, and the Pontifical Mission. He also ran his own Internet marketing business, working with brands such as VitaminWater and SmartWater. Paul is an active member of the Greater New York Chapter of the AFP and serves as Chair of the website for Fund Raising Day in New York. He also serves as a Board Member for the DMFA. Paul is a frequent speaker at DMFA and AFP workshops and conferences.

Julie Ziff Sint – Julie Ziff Sint, Senior Account Executive, has over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. Coming from a diverse background in donor communications, bridge/major gifts fundraising, special events, and media relations, Julie joined SankyNet in early 2008 to specialize in online fundraising and integrated campaign management. Her clients at SankyNet have included the Smithsonian Institution, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, KaBOOM!, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and others. Julie currently serves on the Board of Directors of Figment Project, of which she was previously Communications Director. Previously, Julie worked for Environmental Defense Fund for four years, during which she raised more than $1 million annually managing their bridge program. Julie holds a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Muhlenberg College, and an M.A. from Lehigh University in Political Science with a focus in public policy and advocacy.

Carrie Miller – Carrie Miller, Account Executive, joined SankyNet in 2004. Between 2004 and 2007, Carrie managed many of SankyNet’s largest accounts, including three large healthcare organizations and two youth services and education groups. It was under her management that Covenant House received the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2007 Award for Outstanding Achievement in E-Philanthropy. Carrie also managed the redesign and development of CancerCare’s complete online program, including the development of a custom website, online support groups, donation processing, and ticket sales. In 2007, she left SankyNet for Sesame Workshop (the nonprofit producers of Sesame Street) to develop its e-philanthropy program. After growing Sesame’s program by more than 40%, she returned to SankyNet in 2010. Carrie’s background in art and museum education as well as interactive educational design and publishing brings a unique creative perspective to all her projects.

Laura Cole – Laura Cole, Internet Account Manager, manages the online production process and data analysis for several of our online and integrated clients. Her past marketing experience comes primarily from the theater industry; she worked for the Broadway musical Wicked on an aggressive integrated marketing program that included online, mobile (text messaging), social networking, and on-the-ground elements. Laura has also worked on a variety of advocacy, development, and research projects with nonprofit organizations, including NARAL Pro-Choice New York, the Cherry Lane Theatre, and the New York International Fringe Festival. She graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University with a B.A. in English and history.

We are a highly collaborative group and often work in tandem with our direct mail side, SankyDirect, to create inspiring, integrated fundraising campaigns. Visit SankyDirect here.