Osborne Group Principals, executive leaders from some of North America’s
most respected companies, have extensive experience in the not-for-profit
sector.
We have worked with a wide range of organizations and can help you
handle challenges such as:
The Osborne Group has successfully completed assignments in the not for profit sector in a wide variety of fields, such as:
In the past two years, more than 60 not for profit organizations have called upon The Osborne Group to undertake:
Developmental Services Agency, Training Initiative
Developed curriculum and delivered training sessions on preventing client abuse.
Social Services,
Recruitment of a First CEO
A new organization received assistance in developing the position description, selecting a candidate and negotiating the compensation package.
Primary Health Care,
Family Health Team Business Plans
Family Health Teams assisted in formulating governance and accountability framework, creating a Strategic and Program Plan, as well as detailed Business and Operational Plans.
Social Services, CFO Advisory Services Design and oversee the preparation of key financial information and advice to the Board on an ongoing basis.
Charitable Foundation: Health Care Sector
Interim President of Hospital charitable foundation.
Academic,
Implementation of New University Faculty
Project Director for establishment of a major new faculty, including business model development.
Social Services, Conference Planning and Implementation
Designed and facilitated a multi-agency conference to identify service gaps and solutions to meeting the needs of high risk clients.
Sports, Recreation and Entertainment, Camp Audits
Developed audit tools and reviewed major aspects of summer camps for children with health conditions.
Home Care Agency, Review of Delivery Staff Roles and Responsibilites
Identified new business processes to meet the dual challenge of increasing client volumes and need levels.
Social Services, Comprehensive Organizational Review
Worked with large consortium of organizations to affirm core mission and re-align programs and services to reflect a new funding reality.
Primary Health Care, Interim Human Resources Director
Conducted thorough audit of HR practices including staff survey, staff workshops, assessment of competencies required and support for recruitment processes.
Social Services, Financial Advisor
Analyzed all major aspects of systems processes and workflow related to financial accounting and identified risk areas and solutions.
Developmental Services, Strategic Changes in Human Resources
Provided expert advice to an organization shifting from residential services towards clinical resources and services.
Mental Health, Planning a Clinical Transformation
Provided a wide range of services to an organization experiencing rapid expansion and a fundamental service transformation.
Long Term Care, Operational Model Review
A comprehensive evaluation of current operating systems and recommendations for an organization with multiple facilities.
Sports, Recreation and Entertainment, Review of Product Pricing Policy
Review of expenditure and revenue allocation policies and key underlying assumptions including a more disciplined approach to risk analysis.
Social Services, Workplace Violence Prevention
Through field surveys and research, identified opportunities to reduce violence in residential settings.
Health Care System Planning, Consolidation of Hospital Pharmacy Operations
Provided expert advice to develop a new service delivery model based on advanced supply chain techniques.
Social Services, Board Level Strategic Planning
Planned and facilitated a Board process of comprehensive strategic planning.
Sports, Recreation and Entertainment, Board Review of Senior Management Responsibilities
Analyzed governance structures, by-laws and policies to develop a new framework for the Board-Management relationship.
Specialized Health Care, Interim Regional Director
Provided leadership and direction to staff and volunteers. Conducted system wide analysis of operational effectiveness.
Social Services, Test of Regional Offices’ Financial Compliance
Tested compliance of 16 Regional Offices with nationally established financial policies, controls and procedures.
Long Term Care, Interim Executive Director
Performed all aspects of the position, including long term planning and assisting with recruitment and orientation of incoming Executive Director.
Sports, Recreation and Entertainment, Evaluation of Customer Service Centres
Compiled and analyzed information from interviews of senior management, staff focus groups and customer surveys, to produce an evaluation of pilot projects.
Social Services, Interim Executive Director, Womens’ Centre
Fulfilled all aspects of the Executive Director position, including implementation of the strategic plan and collective bargaining.
Academic, Review and Improve Financial Reporting System
Thorough review of a complex, multi-fund financial reporting system, resulting in facilitated decision making by Board and senior management.
