I help organizations and families do the work that matters most, and do it well.
For nonprofits navigating hard moments of change.
For families who want their giving to reflect who they are, and to build something that lasts.
PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORY
Giving with impact, clarity, and joy.
For individuals and families who want their giving to reflect who they are, and to build something that lasts.
NONPROFIT CONSULTING
Transforming organizations during hard moments of change.
Strategic planning, new initiatives, mergers, pivots. When old approaches won’t fit the current problem, I help teams chart a new path forward.
What connects these two initiatives is simple. In both cases, the hard part is human.
“The hardest part of this work is never the strategy. It’s building the clarity and alignment to act on it together.”
ABOUT JUSTIN
Justin Barra
I’ve spent 25 years as a strategist and advisor across philanthropy, government, and the nonprofit sector. I work with organizations and families navigating moments that matter, bringing both hard-won experience and a deep commitment to the human side of the work.
Eight years embedded inside a high-wealth family as their philanthropic advisor. More than $500 million deployed. Senior leader in government and nonprofits. A certification from 21/64 in family dynamics.
If it seems like a fit,
I’d welcome a conversation.
Tell me what you’re working on.