We help nonprofit boards, staff and volunteers get where they’re going,
with efficiency and integrity.
What we offer
Board trainings
Getting your whole board on board.
Whether you’re onboarding new leaders or giving everybody a refresh on their duties and expectations, we can help your board members build the knowledge and confidence they need to be ambassadors for your organization. Trainings we offer: New Leader 101, Board Service Refresh, Creating Pathways to Leadership and Fundraising For People Who Don’t Like Talking About Money.
Strategic planning
Building the game plan for your org’s future.
Time to envision the next three, five or even 10 years for your organization? We’re here to help every step of the way. With tiered levels of service, we provide complex reviews of your work and capacity, strategic planning facilitation and straightforward operations plans to put your goals to work.
Fundraising and operations contracting
One-off problem? We’ve got the solution.
Need someone who can help make your big fundraising push really count? Need to revise your bylaws? Refresh (or create from scratch) policies, procedures or team manuals? Need someone to help with recurring operations issues, planning an event, or facilitating difficult conversations ? Let’s talk about your specific needs, and tailor a plan that works for your team.
Who we are
Lindsey Wahowiak is principal of Big Carrot Strategies. A longtime community organizer, writer and editor, Lindsey has spent more than a decade helping to build functional and resilient nonprofits across the country. She led work with the American Public Health Association’s state and regional affiliates, and has served as director of volunteer engagement with the DC Abortion Fund and chair of the board at Girls Rock! DC. She has a degree in journalism from Central Michigan University, and sits on the Bob Moog Foundation’s board of directors. In her spare time, she plays bass in garage bands and volunteers with We Are Family DC.
We believe in building strong organizations that serve their communities. Carrots are our favorite metaphor for growing an organization’s success.
Carrots are great for your vision. They literally help you see where you’re going.
Carrots are deeply rooted. They’re part of their ecosystem.
Carrots are a reward for a job well done. Creating the framework for long term success can feel like hard work, but it’s never a punishment. We’re here to help with that.
Why Big Carrot?
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