Our services

We enthusiastically tackle special projects and assignments, and help organizations position for growth with customized training and mentorship. We provide fractional support to help organizations deliver their mandates, whether they require temporary support staff or full-time executive leadership.

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    Management & Support Services

    We have the people and skills required to do the job. Whether it’s skilled executive leadership or assistance with tax filing or bookkeeping, we offer support to clients in an efficient, effective manner and for the length of time required. Our support is fractional in that we are able to provide the right people to get the work done in line with your time or budget allocation. Whether it’s full-time or part-time we have the people to get the job done!

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    Training & Skills Development

    We take pride in building operational excellence. Customized training modules and follow-up sessions in areas that include board governance and financial literacy, will enable your team to stay mission focused and understand the organization’s bottom line. We also provide executive coaching and mentorship to help organizations train new staff or develop skills with the existing team.

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    Best Practices Review & Implementation

    We have extensive experience in financial administration, not-for-profit governance, and compliance. We can review by-laws, analyze HR practices and help establish Standard Operating Procedures.

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    Project Specific Assignments

    Better descriptions result in more sales. Organizations often lack the resources or skill sets to deliver special tasks. Canlead has the ability to lead strategic planning, coordinate events or fulfil other tasks that are time-bound.

Work with us

Areas of expertise

Financial Management & Insight

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Services

    • Financial Management and Oversight

    • Annual Budgets and Planning

    Financial Administration

    • Bookkeeping

    • Government Filings (HST)

    • Payroll Processing

    Finance Committee Liaison Service

  • Financial Training & Coaching

    Non-Profit Financial 101 (understanding financial statements)

  • Internal Controls Audit

    Financial Process Review

    Finance Related Policies & Procedures

  • Compilation Engagements

    Accounting Systems Review and Migration

    Temporary Financial Administration/Management

Leadership, Culture & Strategy

  • Executive Director Services

    General Manager Services

    Alliance Director Services

  • Executive Director Coaching/Mentorship Operational Planning Workshop

    HR Best Practices

  • HR Policy Review

    Job Descriptions

    Organizational Charts

    Operational Plan assessment (How will you action your strategic plan?)

  • Acting/Temporary Executive Director Services

    ED Recruitment & Transition Services

    Board/Staff Reviews & Exit Interviews

    Strategic Planning

    Business Planning

    Survey Design, Delivery & Analysis

Board & Governance

  • Corporate Secretary Services

  • Risk Management Workshop

    Compliance (ONCA 101)

    Board Leadership Training (Governance 101)

  • Governance and operational policy review

    Policy Review & Development

    By-law review (ie. ONCA compliance)

  • Board meeting facilitation and support

    Board Elections Process and Oversight

Administration & IT

  • Corporate Address Maintenance

    Tech Support

  • Developing SOPs/Standard Operating Procedures Training

  • Technology Needs Assessment and Review

    Standard Operating Procedures Review

    Systems Planning & Implementation (CRM/Grants/ Membership)

  • Tendering Services

    Software/Hardware Acquisition and Support

Communications & Event Management

  • Communications Manager/Coordinator Services (planning, budgeting & support)

    Event Manager/Coordinator Services

  • Social Media and Analytics Training

  • Member outreach strategy, review and best practices

    Digital Communications Strategy review

    Communications compliance review

    Privacy/ Accessibility Regulations etc. (PIPEDA/AODA)

  • Newsletter design & support

    Social media program design and engagement

    Media relations, press releases, media monitoring

    Event planning & execution

    Event Support (registration, day of support services etc)

    Event promotion

    AGM planning, coordination and support

What our clients are saying

  • “Canlead has been a fantastic partner for CFIN-RCIA. Their involvement with CFIN-RCIA 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 with Canlead and the added value they provide to our organization.”

    — Joe Lake, Canadian Food Innovation Network

  • “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

  • “OCIRC was at a crossroads, looking for a company to manage all our administrative functions and set out a strategic plan for the next three years. 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

Passion into Mission

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!

How we can support your organization? Get in touch!

1-800-769-3272 | info@canleadsolutions.ca