Flexible Financial Problem-Solving for Nonprofits

Our finance experts offer flexible leadership to meet the unique needs of your nonprofit

Executive Performance On Demand.

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

Our financial professionals add value in senior finance positions and provide the stability required to continue effective service delivery. They manage critical operations on an interim basis, lead priority projects, and conduct accurate policy and process audits. They don’t just propose solutions – they plan the implementation and can execute, helping you develop and sustain sound financial controls for your organization.

We have experience in the following specialties:

Interim CFO, Director or Controller services
Amalgamations & integrations
Strategic & financial planning
Performance measurement / KPIs
Enterprise risk management
Financial organization redesign
Financial analysis & regulatory reporting
Cash and Capital management

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 principals have leadership experience and in-depth knowledge in all areas within nonprofit organizations. We get to work quickly and get the job done to the highest standards.

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

We will scale our services to the time commitments and the level of expertise you require providing ultimate flexibility and leadership support. Here’s how an Interim Finance Director helped one organization:

The Osborne Principal offered a high level of experience and expertise which enabled quick and easy comprehension of the requirements of the role. From studying the role and understanding what is required, they pinpointed the issues with the current staff and made experience-informed recommendations for a new hire.
The Principal found that the company finance staff had a good handle on the accounting and that the real purpose of the interim role was to help the CEO analyze and present the finances to the finance committee, the board of directors and the management team.
In a series of one-on-one discussions with the CEO, the Interim Finance Director laid out a series of recommendations for the new hire including attributes, personality, and characteristics. In the hiring process, the CEO felt that the Osborne Principal should act as an advisor to the hiring committee rather than a member. This allowed the CEO and his Executive Team to establish a more critical perspective of the entire process to support each of the team members simultaneously. The Interim Finance Director provided support to the orientation of the new VP as part of the transition team.

For further discussion of how an Interim Finance Director can help, reach out to us below.

If your organization has proposed to merge or amalgamate with a partner agency or a key service provider, our Principals have experience that can help guide your team to evaluate, plan and implement the proposed integration. How can you ensure your organization gains the expected upside of an amalgamation/integration of services and is not distracted from achieving the potential benefits? Our principals can ensure financial controls remain in place and your agency’s focus remains on the important aspects of managing the expanded business activities.

Without proper guidance, an amalgamation or integration can be highly risky. Our Principals have been through these situations and know how to avoid pitfalls. Read more here on how Principal Nash Nizam details the accountant’s role in ensuring a successful merger or amalgamation.

For further insight on financial restructuring, reach out to us using the button below.

We can design, evaluate and optimize your performance dashboards using best practices we have adopted through real-world experience leading to the development of specific Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that address critical success factors.

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Our Clients Say It Best

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

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

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.

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