Amy C. Barra, MPA
Trade Association & Nonprofit Consulting
Steady, experienced guidance for organizations that can't afford to guess.
I partner with trade associations and nonprofits to strengthen the systems, strategies, and leadership that let them do their best work — alongside your team, not handed off from a report.
How I can help
Interim & Fractional Executive Leadership
Steady, experienced hands during leadership transitions — supporting your board and team without the cost of a full-time hire.
Grant Management & Compliance Oversight
Senior-level oversight across the full grant lifecycle, from research and writing through fiscal stewardship and funder reporting.
Organizational Assessment & Strategic Planning
A clear-eyed read on what's working and what isn't, and a practical path forward — built with your team, not for them.
Financial Oversight & Budget Management
Executive-level support for budgeting, fiscal compliance, and board-level financial reporting, working alongside your finance staff.
How I work
I work with organizations of under 20 staff, primarily on a project or retainer basis. Engagements are scoped clearly upfront. I'm available remotely, with periodic on-site visits. Every relationship starts with a conversation — no obligation, no pitch.
Journal
Notes on association and nonprofit strategy, leadership transitions, and what I'm learning — coming soon.
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