Moving Your Big Ideas Forward
Are you a visionary, a changemaker, or someone with bold ideas and a mission to make a lasting impact? If so, you’re in the right place.
Meet Barbara
With over 25 years of experience as a funder, researcher, and practitioner, I know what it takes to secure funding, build credibility, and drive meaningful change.
What I Bring to the Table:
✔ Secured millions in funding for mission-driven organizations
✔ Led high-impact campaigns and managed a $160M grant portfolio
✔ Helped nonprofits of all sizes achieve their mission
I’ve worked at major organizations like United Way, The California Endowment, RAND Corporation, and the Seattle Police Department—but what I love most is helping small, upstart leaders punch above their weight and secure the funding they deserve.
I’d love to help you make a bigger impact.
Strategic Growth &
Bold Initiatives
Turn big ideas into real impact. Whether refining your vision or launching high-impact campaigns, we help you build roadmaps for measurable success. Let’s make it happen.
Messaging
that Moves People
It’s ALWAYS about the message. From donor to clients, we help you craft communications that build trust, capture attention, and inspire action. Your message matters—let’s make it amazing.
Fundraising
that Works
Fundraising isn’t just about asking—it’s about inspiring. Together, we can design smart, effective strategies to attract donors, build relationships, and keep your mission thriving.
My Passion Is Helping People Like You
Today, my focus is on empowering bold, visionary changemakers to create a better future. I specialize in helping leaders elevate their impact, refine their strategy, and turn big ideas into real-world success.
Ready to take the next step?
Let’s connect and explore how I can support your mission. Click below to schedule a consultation with me today!
Testimonials
“You are so wonderful! Thank you for helping me identify what was ‘off’ in my messaging and positioning, and showing me how to improve it to bring even greater clarity to my mission. Your insights were truly invaluable—thank you!”
“Barbara has an astonishing ability to distill an issue, name it, shape it, and set it on a course for positive change.”
“Collaborating with Barbara was one of the most valuable and enjoyable professional experiences I’ve had!“
“Barbara is a dynamic, inventive social impact strategist.”
“Barbara’s insights were invaluable and helped me take my entire project to the next level!”
“I trust Barbara to help us focus and turn our good ideas into real impact.”
Blog
Leading in Uncertain Times: Why Every Passionate Impact Leader Needs a Trusted Ally
Building something big—whether it’s a nonprofit, a movement, or a mission-driven business—is exciting, but let’s be real: it can also be overwhelming. The world is uncertain, the challenges are nonstop, and some days, it feels like you’re making it up as you go....
How One Simple LinkedIn Post Led to a Podcast Invite and a Feature Story
Do you, like most of us, have that nagging feeling that you should be posting something, somewhere? You’re not wrong—visibility fuels opportunity. But showing up can be so much easier than you think. Sometimes, all it takes is the right message at the right time. One...
Can AI Level the Playing Field for Mission-Driven Organizations?
I’ve been diving deep into how AI can supercharge the work of nonprofits, social enterprises, and thought leaders. And the more I explore, the more convinced I am: AI-driven communications, storytelling, and marketing can be game changers. Great storytelling is the...