Strategic Planning Facilitator
for Nonprofits
Strategic planning facilitator in Ottawa, Toronto and other cities in Canada and the United States. Virtual, in-person or hybrid.
Finding a reliable strategic planning facilitator is a crucial step for big or small groups looking to carve their path toward growth and success. Serving in Ottawa, Thunder Bay, Waterloo-Kitchener, Washington DC, Vancouver and Toronto, Vectors Group has extended its remarkable facilitation services across Canada and the USA. With a proven track record of assisting hundreds of nonprofits and diverse communities, we offer you the benefit of our extensive experience and innovative tools to steer your strategic planning efforts.
Vectors Group:
An Unparalleled Strategic Planning Facilitator
At Vectors Group, we provide a service and establish partnerships built on trust, expertise, and a shared vision of success. We’ve garnered a reputation as a leading strategic planning facilitator by delivering unparalleled results for organizations of all sizes and sectors, including nonprofits, social enterprises, and community groups.
Our reach extends beyond the Canadian boundaries of Ottawa and Toronto, as we’ve brought our expertise to numerous clients in the USA. This international experience enriches our work, adding a global perspective to our local understanding.
E-SEP:
Your Key to Strategic Evaluation
The Executive Strategic Evaluation Process (E-SEP) stands out among the innovative tools we offer. Developed by our team of dedicated researchers at Vectors Group, E-SEP has become an efficient tool for strategic evaluation.
E-SEP facilitates a comprehensive evaluation of your organization’s strategic positioning, examining factors like operational performance, competitive landscape, and external environmental influences. This holistic assessment empowers your executive team to make well-informed strategic decisions, fostering success and resilience in an ever-changing landscape.
The ViStA Strategic Management Framework:
Your Roadmap to Success
Our ViStA Strategic Management Framework is another instrumental tool born from our innovative approach. As a robust, flexible framework, ViStA guides your strategic planning process, aligning your organization’s vision, mission, and strategic actions.
ViStA helps organizations create a clear, cohesive strategic plan, ensuring every step taken aligns with your mission and brings you closer to your vision. Its flexibility allows it to be tailored to suit the unique needs of big and small groups, making it an invaluable tool regardless of your organization’s size or sector.
Leveraging Our Experience with Nonprofits and Diverse Communities
At Vectors Group, we believe in the power of diversity. Our work with hundreds of nonprofits and diverse communities across Ottawa, Toronto, Canada, and the USA has given us a unique, broad perspective. This diverse experience allows us to understand and cater to different communities’ unique needs and challenges, ensuring our strategic planning facilitation services are as inclusive and impactful as possible.
Ready to take your organization’s strategic planning to the next level with a trusted facilitator? Get in touch with Vectors Group. Harness our expertise, innovative tools like E-SEP and ViStA, and our extensive experience with nonprofits and diverse communities to fuel your strategic success. Please also check our strategic planning training programs.
$7.6K
Option 1
Strategic Planning Facilitation
- One-day facilitation with pre-analysis
- Organizational analysis and literature review
- Benchmarking with similar organizations
- Tailored presentation and breakout activities
- Participant surveys
- Summary Strategic Plan Report
$15.6K
Option 2
Executive Strategic Evaluation
- Includes everything in Option 1, plus:
- E-SEP evaluation for deeper planning insight
- 3 virtual/in-person sessions over 1.5 months
- Semi-structured interviews with board/staff
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Enhanced planning with E-SEP findings
$24.9K
Options 3
Full Strategic Plan
- Includes everything in Options 1 & 2, plus:
- Development of mission, vision, and values
- Measurable long-term goals and objectives
- Risk analysis and mitigation
- Stakeholder engagement strategy
- Strategic priorities and implementation roadmap
- Final Strategic Plan document ready for board approval
$34.9K
Option 4
Strategy Implementation Toolkit
- Includes everything in Option 3, plus:
- Custom performance dashboard
- Staff and board training sessions
- Detailed Strategy Implementation Plan
- Change readiness and communications guidance
- Goal alignment workshops and resource planning
$49.9K
Option 5
AI & Tech-Enabled Execution
- Includes everything in Option 4, plus:
- ODOO setup and integration tailored to your strategy
- Custom AI tools/workflows for planning, tracking, and reporting
- 3 months of weekly virtual implementation support
- Executive coaching for strategy leaders
- Ongoing KPI tracking, troubleshooting, and agile adjustment
Details of Plans
- Option 1: A focused and affordable planning session ideal for small organizations or those seeking a starting point.
- Option 2: An in-depth evaluation process to guide strategic direction and assess organizational readiness.
- Option 3: A complete, customized strategy package ideal for organizations ready to formalize a long-term vision.
- Option 4: Designed for organizations ready to act, aligning operations with strategy through structured support.
- Option 5: A modern, high-tech approach for organizations ready to scale and execute with digital precision.
Pricing Notice
- Special nonprofit pricing: 40% OFF for organizations with 10 or fewer employees.
- These are our standard prices, but as a social enterprise, we’re happy to adjust our rates to fit your budget. Let’s chat about what works best for you!
- For in-person sessions outside of Ottawa, applicable travel expenses will be added to the service cost.
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At Vectors Group, we combine deep sector expertise with robust methodology to help nonprofit organizations develop strategic plans that are actionable, measurable, and truly shared. Our process is anchored in two proprietary frameworks: the Executive Strategic Evaluation Process (E-SEP), which uncovers internal insights through structured qualitative and quantitative assessments, and the ViStA Strategic Management Framework, which guides the development of vision-driven strategies and implementation-ready actions. With a team of seasoned strategists, facilitators, and researchers—and experience supporting nearly 400 nonprofit organizations of all sizes and sectors—we bring a powerful mix of analytical rigor, real-world insight, and collaborative spirit to every engagement.
More Than Just Business
What Our Clients
Are Saying
If you’re ready to move from planning frustration to focused execution, we’re here to help. Let's create a strategic plan that inspires action and delivers impact.
Over the past 2 years, as the current president of Ontario Professional Hairstylists Association, I have had the opportunity to work with Vectors Group on different initiatives and projects that supported our non for profit and more importantly the Trade of Hairstyling.
Tanya Hill
President, Ontario Professional Hairstylist Association
Vectors Group was surprisingly fast and effective in our strategy evaluation process. Their custom designed questionnaire both helped us to quantify “where we are today” and “where we want to be in the future” and helped us prioritize our strategies.
Yacouba Traoré
Executive Director, Rideau-Rockcliffe CRC
We wanted to build on the quality of services that we currently provide, identify gaps and embrace emerging opportunities. Vectors Group’s strategic-planning process helped us evaluate where we are, identify our priorities and develop a clear plan to achieve them.
Deirdre Freiheit
President & CEO, Shepherds of Good Hope
Vectors Group and its Lead Consultant Omer Livvarcin were very helpful in facilitating the creation of a video series for OrKidstra. We very much appreciate Vector Group’s commitment to helping us tell our story and increase awareness and support for our social development through music programs.
Tina Fedeski
M.S.M., Executive & Artistic Director, OrKidstra
Thank you so much for presenting today on time management – you are an amazing speaker, and bring such warmth and positivity with you, that you lift the energy of the virtual space and share such excellent advice and tips in a respectful manner.
Kristy Anne Townshend
ally- Community Developer (BA, B.Ed., MA, MSW) Kagita Mikam
The Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society contracted Omer and Mercedes at Vectors Group to walk us through a strategic planning exercise using tools designed by himself and his team specifically for the non-profit sector. Through the guided sessions, we were about to define our services, values, and impact to a greater degree. We walked away with a better understanding of the goals we want to focus on over the next three years. Omer and Mercedes were engaging and shared numerous tools that will be helpful as we take steps towards measuring our accomplishments. Thank you.
Cindy Messaros
Executive Director, Alberta Workforce Essential Skills, awes.ca
Vectors Group is definitely one of the most effcient and professional management consulting group for nonprofit organizations in Ottawa. Its dedicated team offers valuable scientific and applicable solutions that fit the needs of charities, foundations, associations and other nonprofit organizations, and help them improve their strategic planning and organizational performance.
Emmanuel R. Goffi
Director, Global AI Ethics Institute
The way Daniel (Vectors Group) has tied it all together and shown the interconnectedness of the various elements works really well in guiding the discussion. In fact, I think it’s one of the best formats I’ve ever seen in all the years I’ve been involved with Strategic Planning.
Leon Mills
M.Ed, CAE, COHC, Executive Director, Canadian Hard of Hearing Association–Newfoundland & Labrador
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How much does
a nonprofit strategic plan cost?
The cost of a strategic evaluation and planning for a nonprofit can vary widely depending on the specific needs and scope of the project. Our prices start from $3,800, but they can increase significantly based on the depth of the analysis, the size and the specific needs of the organization, and other factors such as the duration of the strategic planning process and the complexity of the challenges faced by the nonprofit.
Does a strategic plan
have a budget?
A strategic plan itself typically does not have a direct budget but is closely related to the financial capacity of the organization for implementation. The plan should outline the resources needed to achieve the strategic goals, including potential costs. Therefore, while the strategic plan outlines the goals and strategies, the actual budgeting will need to align with these plans and consider the available financial resources.
What does
a strategic planning facilitator do?
A strategic planning facilitator guides the strategic planning process by helping an organization clarify its vision and objectives and then map out a realistic plan to achieve them. The facilitator works to ensure that the process is collaborative, involving key stakeholders in discussions to identify the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. They also help in setting actionable goals, developing strategies to reach these goals, and establishing metrics for evaluating success. The facilitator’s role is crucial in keeping the process focused and productive, and in helping to navigate complex discussions that may arise.