Board Leapfrog ®
Turn your passion into brilliant board leadership
Strong board leadership takes more than passion alone. Today’s non-profit directors lead with purpose, but need governance skills, judgment, and the confidence to navigate complexity and change.
Board Leapfrog® equips Canadian non-profit directors with practical tools and knowledge so they show up prepared, make sound decisions, and create real impact. Because great boards don’t happen by chance: they’re built with practice and intention.
WHAT WE DO
Supporting Canada’s non-profit boards to enhance good governance
We offer several flexible options to help Canada’s non-profit directors access the training they need. Our programs include blended seminars that combine online learning with in-person sessions, as well as fully online courses that can be completed anytime, making it easy to learn at your own pace.
Blended Programs
Learn from experts in the board governance and leadership in a blended learning environment where you can actively participate in live workshops, collaborate with your peers, and learn digitally at your own pace.
Online Course
Learn at your own pace with our online training course which can be taken on it's own at any time. Discover the financial and legal essentials board members need to face today's challenges with poise.
Custom Training
We can also build a custom Board Leapfrog® director training program for your organization that focuses on the unique features of your environment, or governance roles that exist in your organization.
WHO WE ARE
Governance, done well
Board Leapfrog® is a social enterprise operated by Cosgrove & Co., dedicated to strengthening non-profit governance across Canada. Backed by significant in-kind support and administrative leadership, our program is driven by a team with decades of experience in consulting, education, and board leadership.
We work alongside trusted professionals, including accountants and lawyers, to deliver practical, high-quality training for volunteer directors. Our mission is simple: to help board members lead with confidence, serve with excellence, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
WHO WE HELP
Serving non-profits across Canada
We serve non-profit boards of different sizes, sectors and regions all throughout Canada. We also support individual directors to obtain the training they need.
Community-based non-profit organizations
Federal/provincial not-for-profit organizations
Health and social services agencies
Purpose-driven
organizations
Self-regulatory
organizations
Crown Corporations
Charities
Social
enterprises
And many more!
WHY CHOOSE US
Building better boards
The Board Leapfrog® non-profit training program builds the knowledge and skills that board members need to govern effectively and show up with confidence.
Financial Literacy
Boards govern better when directors understand the numbers.
Board Leapfrog® builds practical skills so directors can interpret financial information, exercise effective oversight, information, and participate meaningfully in financial decisions.
Legal & Risk Awareness
Strong boards understand where risks may exist, before they become a problem.
Board Leapfrog® builds directors’ ability to recognize key risks, ask the right questions, and provide effective oversight.
TESTIMONIALS
What participants say
Hear directly from board members who have completed the program and experienced greater confidence, clarity, and effectiveness in their governance roles. Their experiences show how the right training can make a real difference at the board table.
LOVED the content and LOVED the energy and passion. The binder was AMAZING – let people know they will receive it! The collaborative nature and safe space also was great for sharing.
Michelle S.
I learned so much from this program that it’s difficult to pinpoint 1 or 2 things. I felt this program was extremely valuable and insightful.
Robert H.
I wanted to thank-you for a fabulous 2 days filled with gaining an immense amount of knowledge on being a board member. It was very informative as well as practical.
