We empower not-for-profit organizations to achieve their mission with excellence

The right support at the right time

Canlead Solutions is a trusted provider of management and business support services for Canadian not-for-profit organizations and professional associations. We support organizations by covering ongoing or temporary gaps in capacity, or by providing specialized or technical skills to augment what is missing.

Association management services

At Canlead, we know what it takes to run a not-for-profit organization. Our highly skilled team has extensive hands-on experience in all facets of association management. Financial acumen, planning and strategy, accountable governance or simply managing day-to-day operations. We have the knowledge to help your organization thrive.

Financial Management & Reporting

We offer expert guidance and support to securely manage your association’s financial matters.

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Executive Leadership & Board Support

We provide experienced leadership and staff support to manage day to day operations and support the work of boards and committees.

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Administration & IT Services

We can manage your virtual office and provide technical support to keep your organization running smoothly.

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Event Management & Communications

We help coordinate meetings, plan dynamic events and share your message with those that matter.

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Why Canlead

As a not-for-profit organization in business to serve other Canadian not-for-profits, we are uniquely positioned to understand our clients and the challenges they face. We value relationships and take pride in providing the skills and experience necessary to create strong, vibrant organizations. We are committed to excellence and are truly motivated by the success of our clients and the constituents they serve.

EXPERIENCE

Canlead has a highly experienced team offering practical, solutions-based services to help our clients succeed. We have deep industry insight and have a broad base of skills to offer the right support at the right time.
SCALABLE SERVICE

Our services are scalable and flexible. Canlead can help organizations scale up, tackle short term assignments, or fill temporary gaps with ease.
VALUE

Canlead offers excellent value for money. Contracts are based on a full understanding of client needs and budget. When you work with Canlead, you only pay for what you need.
MISSION-DRIVEN

Our team has a genuine passion for not-for-profits and community service. As team members, we share your vision and celebrate your success.

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What our clients are saying

“TOGA required part-time administrative support, with diverse areas of expertise, and Canlead was a perfect fit for this role. The expansive skill set of the Canlead team provides flexibility to access team members specific to the tasks at hand. Based on our excellent experience, I have already recommended Canlead Solutions to other industry members looking for part-time administration assistance.”
— Jan VanderHout, The Ontario Greenhouse Alliancerce
“Wow, did LRIC luck out in getting to work with Canlead and Laura and Mel in particular! I had high expectations and they were exceeded. The work that went into preparing for the yesterday’s Board meeting was massive and all along the way, both Laura and Mel brought great experience, sound advice, good questions and suggestions, super documentation and even smiles through the process… a real treat!”
— Mike McMorris, Livestock Research and Innovation Corporation
“Right from the beginning, Canlead came in and guided us to our goals objectives, they brainstormed with our board of directors to update the organizations vision and mission. OCIRC wanted to ensure the strategic priorities were aligned and the organization had a clear plan for the next three years. Canlead was the right choice for OCIRC because their knowledge, focus and depth on the team, making the job of a director easy.”
— Anthony Pracek, Ontario Cereal Industry Research Council
“The quality of work and service we received from Canlead in the execution of our governance review and internal policy audit was first-rate. A truly professional, dynamic, and responsive team to work with, I would recommend them to other organizations and businesses without hesitation.”
— Richard Horne, Beef Farmers of Ontario
“Canlead has been a fantastic partner. Their involvement was paramount in getting our organization off to a strong start. A robust knowledge base in government program delivery helped us to launch our first funding call at an unprecedented pace. We appreciate the level of engagement of the Canlead team, as we feel and act as if they are one of our own team members. CFIN-RCIA looks forward to our continued partnership and the added value they provide to our organization.”
— Joe Lake, Canadian Food Innovation Network

Our clients

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Our team is passionate about your success

We take pride in getting to know and sharing in our clients’ missions. Our client-focused culture motivates our team and helps us generate results that satisfy. Building stronger organizations is our passion. At Canlead, we believe that when associations succeed, communities thrive!

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Our Core Values

CLIENT FOCUSED

We listen to our clients and provide personalized support that matches their needs.
TEAMWORK

We develop and empower our team members to use their experience and skills to help our clients achieve their missions.
TRUST

Lasting relationships are important to us. We work hard to earn and maintain our clients’ trust.
INTEGRITY

We operate in an ethical and unbiased manner and take responsibility for our actions.
EXCELLENCE

We strive for excellence in association management. Our client’s success is our success.