FAQs

What kinds of clients do you work with?
Barbary Collective works with businesses, nonprofits, founders, and executive teams across sectors. Our specialization is with both LGBTQ+ and values-driven organizations, but our strategic lens supports all who prioritize thoughtful growth.

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How do we know if Barbary Collective is right for us?
If you're navigating change, growth, or ambiguity and want a strategic partner who brings both experience and care, we're likely a good fit. We work best with founders and teams who value clarity, storytelling, and intentional systems.

 

What makes your approach different?
We blend institutional strategy with community-rooted perspective. We’re structured but human, clear but creative. And unlike many firms, we stay involved. We don’t just drop a deck and disappear.

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Do you help find collaborators or funding sources?
Yes. We can help connect clients with strategic growth partners, fiscal sponsors, community funders, and creative collaborators aligned with your values and mission.

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Do you offer sliding scale pricing or nonprofit rates?
Yes. We believe strategy should be accessible, especially for mission-driven and LGBTQ+ organizations. Let’s talk about what’s possible for your budget and scope.

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What if I only need help with one specific issue?
No problem. We offer one-time intensives, project-based consulting, and short-term advisory support for things like messaging refreshes, team structure, or executive decision-making.

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Can you work with our existing consultants or advisors?
Absolutely. We collaborate with in-house teams, creative agencies, HR consultants, and facilitators to ensure alignment and cohesion across your partners.

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Do you offer fractional COO or Chief of Staff services?
Yes. For select clients, we provide embedded leadership support to manage operations, communications, and strategic planning on a part-time, interim, or project basis.

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Can you help us prepare for a major launch, transition, or rebrand?
Yes. We specialize in inflection points, whether you're growing, restructuring, or shifting focus. We help you align internal operations with your external story.

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Do you only work with NYC-based clients?
No. While we’re proudly based in New York City, we work with clients across the country, both virtually and in-person.​

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Are your services remote or in-person?
Most engagements are remote-first, but in-person intensives and facilitation are available upon request. We’re based in NYC and work with clients nationwide.

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What engagement models do you offer?

• One-time intensives

• Retainer-based consulting partnerships

• Fractional executive support

• Project-based support

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How do we get started?

Getting started is simple: reach out to us for a discovery call. We’ll learn about your goals, challenges, and needs, then propose an approach tailored to your scope and budget.

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What size organizations do you work with?

We work with solo founders, small teams, and larger organizations alike. Our approach scales to meet you where you are.

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Who will we work with directly?

Every client works directly with our founder or senior advisors. We don’t hand you off to junior staff, we stay closely involved from strategy through execution.

 

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