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Expert Nonprofit Consulting Services

Maximizing impact is job one of your organization. Let our experts support you through complicated projects or transitions.

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Executive Performance On Demand.

When We’re Needed.
For As Long As We’re Needed.

The Osborne Group, a dynamic team of highly experienced executives, has been helping organizations succeed since 1993. We provide a wide range of professional interim management, consulting, planning, and project management services. Our clients are small, medium size and multinational companies in for profit, not-for-profit and government agencies.

We have experience across many nonprofit sectors, including:

  • Charities and foundations
  • Community and social services
  • Child welfare and developmental services
  • Arts and Cultural agencies
  • Healthcare services
  • Housing agencies and property managers
  • Animal service agencies and humane societies
  • Professional associations
  • Provincial & national sports organizations
  • Universities and colleges
  • Legal aid organizations
  • Provincial government agencies

Our Services

Amalgamations & Integrations

Our experts help organizations benefit from a full range of options from sharing services or integrating back-office operations to generating advantages from a full-on amalgamation. We will guide your team through the entire process from early exploration, due diligence, and preliminary strategies to successful completion and implementation.

Finance

Osborne Group financial professionals have the skills and experience to provide immediate fiscal stability to your organization resulting in long-term sustainability. We will propose, plan, and execute effective solutions to help you develop, implement, and maintain sound financial leadership.

Governance

Osborne Principals understand the many aspects of board governance from their experience as senior executives, board members, consultants and volunteers. We can help establish a new strategic direction, enhance Board effectiveness and ensure the right policies and procedures are in place.

Interim Executive Leadership

Osborne interim executive leadership is a key value add for any organization in transition. We have extensive experience combined with transferrable skills to fill a gap in your organization. We will provide immediate stability, support new strategic directions, help search for a permanent replacement, and deliver any additional support needed.

Organizational Design & Development

Program and service reviews are a regular part of assessing performance of a nonprofit organization. We have the depth of experience and the expertise required to do a full review of your agency’s challenges and to propose solutions to keep your organization on the right track – or get it back there.

People & Culture

Osborne Group principal consultants work closely with organizational leaders to help develop and manage your people and culture. We have diverse sector and specialty experience to draw on to find solutions for any human resources challenge you might be facing.

Procurement Service

Amidst the dynamic and demanding realm of business, adept procurement procedures are pivotal in unleashing enduring value, fostering expansion, and enhancing profitability. Our procurement service empowers you to streamline procurement operations, mitigate risks, make informed choices, and secure favorable terms through negotiation.

Information Technology Services

Streamline your business with expert IT consulting. Osborne principals offer experienced guidance to help you navigate the services, costs, and risks of Information Technology. Our services include comprehensive IT assessments, planning, procurement support, and project leadership. Let us help you achieve seamless technology integration and drive your organization forward.

Our Clients Say It Best

Homepage – Asthma Canada

Our previous strategic plan was a three-year plan developed in the midst of the COVID pandemic. We needed a more forward-looking approach, but not a complete rebuild. The challenge was clarifying how to evolve and grow our three mission priority areas while staying true to our vision.

The Osborne Group helped us define a clear path forward through a new five-year plan. They facilitated our team as we built on our existing priorities while introducing a bold, focused direction that advances asthma research and access to innovative new treatment options. As a result, we now have clear, actionable objectives that will strengthen our organization and deliver greater impact for the patient community.

Jeffrey Beach
President & CEO, Asthma Canada
Homepage – Sistering

Faced with challenges related to governance, organizational culture, and a leadership transition, we required a consulting firm that could support both our day-to-day operations and long-term strategic priorities. The Osborne Group helped us navigate these complexities by delivering practical solutions tailored to our organization, while also considering the external factors that impact our environment.

Their reputable principals bring deep expertise and a high level of professionalism across their respective disciplines. They took the time to work closely with our team, providing coaching and mentorship that helped build the skills needed for sustained success. As a result, we are now on a clear path to stability and growth made possible through The Osborne Group’s trusted guidance.

Volletta Peters, PhD
Executive Director, Sistering
Homepage – Cleanfarms Inc.

As a start-up, we had to build everything from the ground up. As a company working in all Canadian provinces, that meant understanding HR standards in each province, developing new policies and implementing a system to hire and retain staff.

Over the years, The Osborne Group has supported us in developing a clear HR strategy, establishing employee standards, and improving our approach to recruitment and retention. The Osborne Group gave us individual, curated support while at the same time providing broad team resources when needed. As a result, we’ve built a strong foundation. We have high staff retention, clear employee standards, and are widely recognized as a great place to work.

 

 

Barry Friesen, P.Eng.
Executive Director, Cleanfarms Inc.
Homepage – COPE Ontario

Our organization was operating without the systems, procedures, and policies needed to support efficiency, transparency, and productivity. We were extremely busy and lacked the time to reflect and map out where we wanted to go. The biggest challenge was managing change while determining what was truly valuable and what was not.

The Osborne Group helped us develop a strategic plan tailored to our organization. Their approach was not cookie-cutter or based on a standard toolkit. It reflected our workplace and executive board culture and long-term aspirations. As a result, we now have a multi-year plan with clear direction and the confidence to pivot as needed. We are very pleased with the work The Osborne Group did and the thoughtful approach they brought to the process.

Glenn Wheeler
COPE Ontario
Homepage – Waterloo Minor Hockey Association

Our organization lacked clarity around board governance, defined roles, and how each position fit within the overall structure. Entrenched habits and inconsistent practices made it difficult for directors to understand their evolving responsibilities. The Osborne Group provided practical insight into our challenges and a clear path forward. The principal worked to build trust quickly, adapted the approach as needed, and met individually with each director to address the key challenges. As a result, we now operate with clear governance guidelines, structured onboarding for new members, and strong checks and balances to ensure accountability. Overall, the engagement was professional, straightforward, and highly effective.

Tracey Williams
Director of Operations, Waterloo Minor Hockey Association

Clients We Have Worked With

Our streamlined 3 step process means that there is no wasted time. We work to:

Listen

We begin working with
you by simply listening.

Assess

We determine the key
leading business problems
that your organization faces.

Address

We devise the best solutions
for your business so you will
see quick and measurable results.

On every assignment we:

  • Focus on our client’s needs first
  • Collaborate to develop the best solutions
  • Work with integrity
  • Provide excellent quality service
  • Commit to outstanding results

For more information on how we can assist your organization, reach out to us today.