I was a woman with a good idea and vision for a foundation that would bring this idea to the world. I had several elements in place but what I needed to learn was how to actually structure a not-for-profit foundation. Barrie Segall, through his Board Development Retreat, provided insightful clear direction that focused the energy and talents of my group and helped us to create a cohesive, productive non-profit organization.

Along with his strategic planning expertise, Barrie brought heart and soul into the room. His genuine interest in our mission helped to create an exciting, inspirational learning environment. We left feeling knowledgeable and empowered and look forward to making our foundation a reality.

Elizabeth A. Mac Donald Charitable Foundation

Elizabeth Mac Donald

President/Founder

“Barrie is a wise and good man who is extremely passionate about the importance of nonprofits and of running them professionally. He listens deeply and responds to the field-driven and individual needs of the client. Barrie helped us grow and evolve our organization into one with a more sophisticated and results-oriented approach to fundraising and board development. During the course of our work together, Barrie became an ambassador for Inside Out Community Arts. He is a trusted friend and, in addition to his strengths as a consultant, he always brings warmth, humanity and good humor to the proceedings.”

Jonathan Zeichner, Executive Director.

Barrie’s expertise in board development proved to be a real learning experience for our board members. They came away with a better understanding of the workings of a grass roots organization as well as solid ideas on how to develop the board and continue the growth of our organization. I am truly grateful for all the one-to-one coaching he gave me while going through the process and his accessibility to board members when they needed to speak directly with him.

Sona E. Baghdassian, Director

Parent’s Place of the San Gabriel Valley

“Barrie Segall has brought a strategic approach of fund development to the Junior League of Los Angeles.  He has worked hands-on to understand the organization and the unique fundraising challenges.  With Barrie’s guidance and training, we have implemented a Fund Development Plan and a Case for Giving with the approach that fund development is a result of cultivating relationships and that the whole organization plays a part.  Barrie continues to provide guidance, training, and a proven strategic approach to the Junior League of Los Angeles as we continue to work on our fund development efforts”

Teresa Grady Weeden
Junior League of Los Angeles
President 2007-2008

“As a long time non-profit executive director, I have worked with many boards at all stages of development.  Barrie Segall was able to quickly distill what our challenges were and motivate the Board of Directors with a new sense of mission, culminating in a strategic plan with a structure that works for us.  In addition, Barrie continues to stay in touch, providing a sense of support that is generally not present with consultants who complete an ‘assignment’”

Camille Levee
Glendale Healthy Kids
Executive Director

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the work that Barrie Segall performed at my recent Board of Directors Retreat.  His experience, guidance and facilitation resulted in the revitalization of my Board. They are now active on Board Committees and involved in all aspects of the agency.  I am proud to call Barrie a friend of my agency and hope to work with him more moving forward.  He has a lot to share that can benefit any non-profit agency.”

Liza Bray
Los Angeles Teen Mentoring
Executive Director

“We are a brand new nonprofit and have had Barrie’s support from the beginning.  He helped us think through how we were going to pace our growth, provided guidance for the development of our funding plan, facilitated building an energetic and engaged Board of Directors, and assisted both staff and Board with direction on what we needed to do to make us the success we are today.  His guidance has been invaluable.
Robert Donahue and Carole Donahue, Founders”