Sara Anton was born and raised in the Boston area and spent her childhood summers on Cape Cod. After graduating from Union College in 1993, she moved to Colorado where she embraced mountain life for 2 years. She then returned home to obtain her master’s in social work from Boston College. After receiving her MSW, Sara managed an $8.5 M Campaign at the Walker Home & School in Needham, where she fell in love with fundraising.
In addition to the Walker School, Sara has worked with the Breckenridge Music Festival (BMF), the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound (APNS) and Gosnold Behavioral Health. At the BMF, Sara witnessed firsthand the way that music can lift our spirits, touch our souls, and provide a profound sense of connection, even in the most turbulent times. At APNS, she helped supporters unite on an issue that brought to light the fragility of our coastal environment and the urgent need to protect it. And at Gosnold, Sara connected with families and individuals who had been directly impacted by the disease of addiction and whose resilience and strength were unparalled.
At Calmer Choice, Sara plans and oversees the fundraising program to expand philanthropic support and meet the short-term and long-term needs of the organization. She manages a diverse portfolio of donors, and develops, plans, and implements strategies focused on engaging, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. Sara is constantly coming up with innovative and inspiring ways to thank donors for their support and relies on the collaboration of her team to constantly bring new ideas to the table. Sara earned her CFRE in August of 2022 and is a member of the Board of Directors at Philanthropy Partners of Cape & Islands. She is also a member of the Leadership Cape Cod Community Leadership Institute’s Class of 2024. Sara and her husband, Matt live in Sandwich and have 3 children- Sean, Addie, and Nate – and a sweet ‘Mississippi mutt’ named Dottie.