About Romanos Boraine: Strategy & Systems for Nonprofits & Startups
Brand Strategy, Data & AI, UX & Content for Nonprofits & Startups
I’m a Cape Town–based consultant. I help nonprofits, CSOs and startups align brand strategy, research & data, AI‑ready operations, UX and content so you can communicate clearly, deliver predictably, and grow your impact.
About Romanos Boraine: Strategy & Systems for Nonprofits & Startups
Brand Strategy, Data & AI, UX & Content for Nonprofits & Startups
I’m a Cape Town–based consultant. I help nonprofits, CSOs and startups align brand strategy, research & data, AI‑ready operations, UX and content so you can communicate clearly, deliver predictably, and grow your impact.
About Romanos Boraine: Strategy & Systems for Nonprofits & Startups
Brand Strategy, Data & AI, UX & Content for Nonprofits & Startups
I’m a Cape Town–based consultant. I help nonprofits, CSOs and startups align brand strategy, research & data, AI‑ready operations, UX and content so you can communicate clearly, deliver predictably, and grow your impact.
Trusted by the following organisations
Selected partners and projects I’ve supported across the Globe.
A few of the organisations I’ve partnered with on strategy, systems, and delivery. These logos reflect the range of work, research, operations, and digital.
Trusted by the following organisations
Selected partners and projects I’ve supported across the Globe.
A few of the organisations I’ve partnered with on strategy, systems, and delivery. These logos reflect the range of work, research, operations, and digital.
Trusted by the following organisations
Selected partners and projects I’ve supported across the Globe.
A few of the organisations I’ve partnered with on strategy, systems, and delivery. These logos reflect the range of work, research, operations, and digital.
Why work with Romanos Boraine
Why work with Romanos Boraine
Why work with Romanos Boraine
Trusted, practical support
Trusted, practical support
Trusted, practical support
I partner with nonprofits, CSOs and startups to connect brand strategy, data & AI, UX and content into one working system. Expect clear strategy plus hands‑on delivery that fits lean teams.
I combine systems thinking with hands‑on execution. Your messaging, delivery workflows, and reporting aren’t separate—they’re parts of one engine. I connect those parts so your team spends less time firefighting and more time moving the mission.
I partner with nonprofits, CSOs and startups to connect brand strategy, data & AI, UX and content into one working system. Expect clear strategy plus hands‑on delivery that fits lean teams.
I combine systems thinking with hands‑on execution. Your messaging, delivery workflows, and reporting aren’t separate—they’re parts of one engine. I connect those parts so your team spends less time firefighting and more time moving the mission.
I partner with nonprofits, CSOs and startups to connect brand strategy, data & AI, UX and content into one working system. Expect clear strategy plus hands‑on delivery that fits lean teams.
I combine systems thinking with hands‑on execution. Your messaging, delivery workflows, and reporting aren’t separate—they’re parts of one engine. I connect those parts so your team spends less time firefighting and more time moving the mission.
Nonprofit & startup focus
Nonprofit & startup focus
Nonprofit & startup focus
Familiar with board, funder, and early‑stage needs.
Familiar with board, funder, and early‑stage needs.
Familiar with board, funder, and early‑stage needs.
Practical delivery
Practical delivery
Practical delivery
Workshops, templates, dashboards and prototypes—not just slides.
Workshops, templates, dashboards and prototypes—not just slides.
Workshops, templates, dashboards and prototypes—not just slides.
Right‑sized engagements
Right‑sized engagements
Right‑sized engagements
Focused projects that fit lean teams and tight timelines.
Focused projects that fit lean teams and tight timelines.
Focused projects that fit lean teams and tight timelines.
Projects That Romanos works on
Projects That Romanos works on
Projects That Romanos works on
Six focused core services to Help You reach your goals
Six focused core services to Help You reach your goals
Six focused core services to Help You reach your goals
Here’s how I help organisations communicate clearly, deliver predictably and grow impact—covering brand strategy, research & data, AI integration, design systems, content and UX.
Here’s how I help organisations communicate clearly, deliver predictably and grow impact—covering brand strategy, research & data, AI integration, design systems, content and UX.
Here’s how I help organisations communicate clearly, deliver predictably and grow impact—covering brand strategy, research & data, AI integration, design systems, content and UX.
Brand Strategy, Identity & Positioning Projects
Brand Strategy, Identity & Positioning Projects
I craft a clear value proposition and consistent story across your site, deck and outreach, with messaging frameworks, audience priorities and competitive positioning that funders and customers understand.
I craft a clear value proposition and consistent story across your site, deck and outreach, with messaging frameworks, audience priorities and competitive positioning that funders and customers understand.
I craft a clear value proposition and consistent story across your site, deck and outreach, with messaging frameworks, audience priorities and competitive positioning that funders and customers understand.
Research & Data Analysis Projects
Research & Data Analysis Projects
I design indicators and build traceable dashboards for reliable M&E and stakeholder reporting, backed by a data dictionary, update checklists and baseline/target tracking.
I design indicators and build traceable dashboards for reliable M&E and stakeholder reporting, backed by a data dictionary, update checklists and baseline/target tracking.
I design indicators and build traceable dashboards for reliable M&E and stakeholder reporting, backed by a data dictionary, update checklists and baseline/target tracking.
Projects that need AI Integration into Operations
Projects that need AI Integration into Operations
I set policies, build prompt libraries and implement automations your team can safely run, focusing on meeting notes, reporting drafts, knowledge search and other high‑leverage workflows.
I set policies, build prompt libraries and implement automations your team can safely run, focusing on meeting notes, reporting drafts, knowledge search and other high‑leverage workflows.
I set policies, build prompt libraries and implement automations your team can safely run, focusing on meeting notes, reporting drafts, knowledge search and other high‑leverage workflows.
Creative Direction & Design Systems Projects
Creative Direction & Design Systems Projects
I build cohesive visual rules and templates that speed up quality production, including accessible colour/type, slide masters and Canva/Figma kits your team can use.
I build cohesive visual rules and templates that speed up quality production, including accessible colour/type, slide masters and Canva/Figma kits your team can use.
I build cohesive visual rules and templates that speed up quality production, including accessible colour/type, slide masters and Canva/Figma kits your team can use.
Content Creation & Storytelling Projects
Content Creation & Storytelling Projects
I produce case studies, landing pages, flagship guides and newsletters that build trust, using interview‑driven research and plain‑language editing to keep it credible.
I produce case studies, landing pages, flagship guides and newsletters that build trust, using interview‑driven research and plain‑language editing to keep it credible.
I produce case studies, landing pages, flagship guides and newsletters that build trust, using interview‑driven research and plain‑language editing to keep it credible.
User Experience (UX) & Digital Platforms Builds
User Experience (UX) & Digital Platforms Builds
I run research, write UX copy, and deliver wireframes and prototypes to remove friction and lift conversion, with developer‑ready handovers for Framer or WordPress builds.
I run research, write UX copy, and deliver wireframes and prototypes to remove friction and lift conversion, with developer‑ready handovers for Framer or WordPress builds.
I run research, write UX copy, and deliver wireframes and prototypes to remove friction and lift conversion, with developer‑ready handovers for Framer or WordPress builds.
Romanos' Approach & working style
Romanos' Approach & working style
Romanos' Approach & working style
How I’ll work with you
How I’ll work with you
How I’ll work with you
I use a systems‑first, collaborative approach tailored to nonprofits and startups. We move quickly from discovery to practical artefacts—frameworks, templates and prototypes—you can run immediately.
I use a systems‑first, collaborative approach tailored to nonprofits and startups. We move quickly from discovery to practical artefacts—frameworks, templates and prototypes—you can run immediately.
I use a systems‑first, collaborative approach tailored to nonprofits and startups. We move quickly from discovery to practical artefacts—frameworks, templates and prototypes—you can run immediately.
Systems thinking
Systems thinking
Systems thinking
A clearer brand lifts fundraising and sales; better delivery improves proof; stronger proof strengthens your brand—so I work across the loop with you.
A clearer brand lifts fundraising and sales; better delivery improves proof; stronger proof strengthens your brand—so I work across the loop with you.
A clearer brand lifts fundraising and sales; better delivery improves proof; stronger proof strengthens your brand—so I work across the loop with you.
Co‑creation
Co‑creation
Co‑creation
I work inside your stack (Google/Microsoft, Notion, Airtable, Slack, Framer/WordPress) and equip your team with reusable templates.
I work inside your stack (Google/Microsoft, Notion, Airtable, Slack, Framer/WordPress) and equip your team with reusable templates.
I work inside your stack (Google/Microsoft, Notion, Airtable, Slack, Framer/WordPress) and equip your team with reusable templates.
Focused, fixed‑scope projects
Focused, fixed‑scope projects
Focused, fixed‑scope projects
Tight scope, visible progress, and artefacts you own: messaging frameworks, dashboards, templates, and design kits.
Tight scope, visible progress, and artefacts you own: messaging frameworks, dashboards, templates, and design kits.
Tight scope, visible progress, and artefacts you own: messaging frameworks, dashboards, templates, and design kits.
"Romanos brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on versatility. His experience setting up news startups was invaluable in shaping the Craft Cask content strategy, allowing us to be agile and impactful from day one. He has a unique talent for not only developing a compelling brand but also for building the user-friendly communications platforms needed to bring that brand to life. He doesn't just see the individual pieces; he architects the entire system."
"Romanos brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on versatility. His experience setting up news startups was invaluable in shaping the Craft Cask content strategy, allowing us to be agile and impactful from day one. He has a unique talent for not only developing a compelling brand but also for building the user-friendly communications platforms needed to bring that brand to life. He doesn't just see the individual pieces; he architects the entire system."
"Romanos brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on versatility. His experience setting up news startups was invaluable in shaping the Craft Cask content strategy, allowing us to be agile and impactful from day one. He has a unique talent for not only developing a compelling brand but also for building the user-friendly communications platforms needed to bring that brand to life. He doesn't just see the individual pieces; he architects the entire system."
Romanos' Selected experience
Romanos' Selected experience
Romanos' Selected experience
Highlights from recent work
Highlights from recent work
Highlights from recent work
Cross‑sector projects in startups, nonprofits and media inform a pragmatic, results‑oriented practice. Here are a few relevant examples.
Cross‑sector projects in startups, nonprofits and media inform a pragmatic, results‑oriented practice. Here are a few relevant examples.
Cross‑sector projects in startups, nonprofits and media inform a pragmatic, results‑oriented practice. Here are a few relevant examples.
AI Data Analysis — UNICEF Child Poverty Study (Method Guide)
AI Data Analysis — UNICEF Child Poverty Study (Method Guide)
I documented AI‑assisted methods to wrangle and analyse the UNICEF Child Poverty Study dataset, including indicator setup and simple visualisations for reporting.
I documented AI‑assisted methods to wrangle and analyse the UNICEF Child Poverty Study dataset, including indicator setup and simple visualisations for reporting.
I documented AI‑assisted methods to wrangle and analyse the UNICEF Child Poverty Study dataset, including indicator setup and simple visualisations for reporting.
AI, Data Analysis & Digital Workflows — SA Local Government (White Paper)
AI, Data Analysis & Digital Workflows — SA Local Government (White Paper)
I wrote a practical white paper for South African local government on AI‑assisted data analysis and digital workflows—covering use cases, governance and step‑by‑step implementation.
I wrote a practical white paper for South African local government on AI‑assisted data analysis and digital workflows—covering use cases, governance and step‑by‑step implementation.
I wrote a practical white paper for South African local government on AI‑assisted data analysis and digital workflows—covering use cases, governance and step‑by‑step implementation.
Craft Cask — brand & content lab (Co‑Founder)
Craft Cask — brand & content lab (Co‑Founder)
I’m building a digital media brand in the South African whisky space: I’ve launched content formats, secured industry interviews, and developed a free directory. The practical lessons in positioning, editorial process, UX and SEO inform my client work.
I’m building a digital media brand in the South African whisky space: I’ve launched content formats, secured industry interviews, and developed a free directory. The practical lessons in positioning, editorial process, UX and SEO inform my client work.
I’m building a digital media brand in the South African whisky space: I’ve launched content formats, secured industry interviews, and developed a free directory. The practical lessons in positioning, editorial process, UX and SEO inform my client work.
Digital Tools That Romanos uses
Digital Tools That Romanos uses
Digital Tools That Romanos uses
Working inside your stack
Working inside your stack
Working inside your stack
I use familiar, cost‑effective tools your team already knows, adding new ones only when they earn their keep and reduce friction.
I use familiar, cost‑effective tools your team already knows, adding new ones only when they earn their keep and reduce friction.
I use familiar, cost‑effective tools your team already knows, adding new ones only when they earn their keep and reduce friction.
Notion
Notion
Notion
Figma
Figma
Figma
Asana
Asana
Asana
Trello
Trello
Trello
Airtable
Airtable
Airtable
Framer
Framer
Framer
Adobe CC
Adobe CC
Adobe CC
Zapier
Zapier
Zapier
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
ChatGPT
Gemini
Gemini
Gemini
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Power BI
Power BI
Power BI
Looker Studio
Looker Studio
Looker Studio
Metabase
Metabase
Metabase
Impact-driven organisations that I work with
Impact-driven organisations that I work with
Impact-driven organisations that I work with
Leaders building real‑world impact
Leaders building real‑world impact
Leaders building real‑world impact
I collaborate with nonprofit & CSO leaders, social enterprise founders and funders/CSI partners who need clarity, proof and scalable delivery.
I collaborate with nonprofit & CSO leaders, social enterprise founders and funders/CSI partners who need clarity, proof and scalable delivery.
I collaborate with nonprofit & CSO leaders, social enterprise founders and funders/CSI partners who need clarity, proof and scalable delivery.
Nonprofit/CSO Directors
Nonprofit/CSO Directors
Nonprofit/CSO Directors
Secure board and funder confidence. I tighten board packs, make reporting credible, and sharpen the narrative for grants and partnerships.
Secure board and funder confidence. I tighten board packs, make reporting credible, and sharpen the narrative for grants and partnerships.
Secure board and funder confidence. I tighten board packs, make reporting credible, and sharpen the narrative for grants and partnerships.
Programme & Operations Managers
Programme & Operations Managers
Programme & Operations Managers
Make plans run smoothly. I unify tools, clean up data, set clear roles & rituals, and make reporting simple and repeatable.
Make plans run smoothly. I unify tools, clean up data, set clear roles & rituals, and make reporting simple and repeatable.
Make plans run smoothly. I unify tools, clean up data, set clear roles & rituals, and make reporting simple and repeatable.
Mission‑Driven Startups
Mission‑Driven Startups
Mission‑Driven Startups
Get traction without bloat. I clarify positioning, build a minimum‑viable brand, set up analytics, and design ops that scale.
Get traction without bloat. I clarify positioning, build a minimum‑viable brand, set up analytics, and design ops that scale.
Get traction without bloat. I clarify positioning, build a minimum‑viable brand, set up analytics, and design ops that scale.
CSI & Government Partners
CSI & Government Partners
CSI & Government Partners
Gain assurance on delivery. I run practical capacity checks, standardise reporting, and surface comparable results across multiple grantees.
Gain assurance on delivery. I run practical capacity checks, standardise reporting, and surface comparable results across multiple grantees.
Gain assurance on delivery. I run practical capacity checks, standardise reporting, and surface comparable results across multiple grantees.
Romanos Boraine's Education
Vega School
B.A. Brand Communications
Jan 2016 - October 2018
Cape Town, South Africa
Romanos Boraine's Education
Vega School
B.A. Brand Communications
Jan 2016 - October 2018
Cape Town, South Africa
Romanos Boraine's Education
Vega School
B.A. Brand Communications
Jan 2016 - October 2018
Cape Town, South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I help a nonprofit or startup quickly show traction?
By aligning brand messaging, delivery workflows and reporting. You get clearer value props, reusable project templates, and dashboards that evidence outcomes for boards, funders and customers.
Do engagements include hands‑on implementation or only strategy?
Both. Expect workshops and documentation plus practical outputs—copy updates, wireframes, dashboards, templates and basic automations your team can run.
Which service is the best starting point?
If your story isn’t landing, start with Brand Strategy & Positioning. If reporting slows you down, start with Research & Data Analysis. If admin is the bottleneck, AI Integration is often the highest leverage.
Can you work with our existing tools and designers?
Yes. I integrate with your current stack and collaborate with internal or partner designers and developers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I help a nonprofit or startup quickly show traction?
By aligning brand messaging, delivery workflows and reporting. You get clearer value props, reusable project templates, and dashboards that evidence outcomes for boards, funders and customers.
Do engagements include hands‑on implementation or only strategy?
Both. Expect workshops and documentation plus practical outputs—copy updates, wireframes, dashboards, templates and basic automations your team can run.
Which service is the best starting point?
If your story isn’t landing, start with Brand Strategy & Positioning. If reporting slows you down, start with Research & Data Analysis. If admin is the bottleneck, AI Integration is often the highest leverage.
Can you work with our existing tools and designers?
Yes. I integrate with your current stack and collaborate with internal or partner designers and developers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I help a nonprofit or startup quickly show traction?
By aligning brand messaging, delivery workflows and reporting. You get clearer value props, reusable project templates, and dashboards that evidence outcomes for boards, funders and customers.
Do engagements include hands‑on implementation or only strategy?
Both. Expect workshops and documentation plus practical outputs—copy updates, wireframes, dashboards, templates and basic automations your team can run.
Which service is the best starting point?
If your story isn’t landing, start with Brand Strategy & Positioning. If reporting slows you down, start with Research & Data Analysis. If admin is the bottleneck, AI Integration is often the highest leverage.
Can you work with our existing tools and designers?
Yes. I integrate with your current stack and collaborate with internal or partner designers and developers.
Book a Free Consultation with Romanos Boraine
Book a Free Consultation
Book a Free Consultation with Romanos Boraine
Book a Free Consultation with Romanos Boraine
Let’s talk. Book a free 20-minute discovery call with me to map out your brand, systems, or content gaps. We will identify what we can fix, fast, to help your nonprofit or startup grow smarter.
Helping nonprofits, startups, and social enterprises in South Africa grow smarter through strategic positioning, creative direction, digital systems audits, and workflow optimisation.
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Book a Free Consultation with Romanos Boraine
Let’s talk. Book a free 20-minute discovery call with me to map out your brand, systems, or content gaps. We will identify what we can fix, fast, to help your nonprofit or startup grow smarter.
Helping nonprofits, startups, and social enterprises in South Africa grow smarter through strategic positioning, creative direction, digital systems audits, and workflow optimisation.
Explore Services
© Romanos Boraine 2025.
All Rights Reserved
Book a Free Consultation with Romanos Boraine
Let’s talk. Book a free 20-minute discovery call with me to map out your brand, systems, or content gaps. We will identify what we can fix, fast, to help your nonprofit or startup grow smarter.
Helping nonprofits, startups, and social enterprises in South Africa grow smarter through strategic positioning, creative direction, digital systems audits, and workflow optimisation.
Explore Services
© Romanos Boraine 2025.
All Rights Reserved
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