About Us

The Offord Group is a consulting company located in Toronto, ON, focussed on capacity building and research-driven decision making in the charitable and public sectors.    Headed by Nicholas Offord, one of Canada’s leading fund development experts, The Offord Group specializes in transformational philanthropy, bringing expertise in resource building and development management to help clients build the capacity to reach new levels of performance that match their aspirations. 

We deliver a full spectrum of services that ensure an integrated approach to our clients’ challenges.  Our services include:

Strategic Counsel:
·         Campaign planning;
·         Development counsel;
·         Leadership development;
·         Strategic planning;
·         Communications planning;
·         Management growth; and
·         Program management.

Research Tools:
·         Campaign Planning Studies;
·         Donor Attitude Studies;
·         Fundraising Performance Benchmarking and Trend Analyses; and
·         Database Assessments.

Naming Rights and Leadership Philanthropy
·         Brokering of leadership gifts and naming rights deals for major facilities and institutions

The Offord Group’s highly experienced consultants work hand-in-hand with clients to assess, prepare and implement fundraising plans that will generate results.  We have a track record for building transformational ideas, committed leadership and competent management that our clients are looking for.  Our knowledge and expertise have resulted in operational efficiencies, unprecedented profile and presence for our clients, campaigns that exceed targets, and a revitalized spirit of giving among donors.

Our team is dedicated to providing invaluable fundraising support customized to meet the unique needs of our clients.  To date, our work has contributed to over half a billion dollars in funds raised for such organizations as Mount Sinai Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation, Hamilton Health Sciences Science Foundation, the Ottawa Heart Institute, the Canadian Cancer Society, Queen’s University, York University, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

For a complete list of clients served by The Offord Group, and to learn how we can help your organization reach new levels of fundraising performance, visit us at www.theoffordgroup.com.