Sara Francis
Management Consultant
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Welcome to
Helping organizations build the systems, strategy, and leadership needed for lasting impact.
Ubuntu Corporate Solutions partners with nonprofits, charities, foundations, and mission-driven organizations to strengthen governance, improve organizational effectiveness, and turn complex challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.
Sara Francis
Founder & Principal Consultant
Ubuntu
THE UBUNTU PHILOSOPY
I AM
BECAUSE
WE ARE.
Ubuntu is more than our name. It is our way of working. We believe in the power of collective wisdom, shared purpose, and meaningful relationships.
When we support organizations to thrive, communities thrive too. This is the Ubuntu way.
WHY UBUNTU
Strategy that is
practical,
collaborative, and built to last.
20+
Years of Leadership
Experience in strategy, governance, operations, and organizational development.
60+
Organizations Supported
Through trusteeship management, capacity development, and strategic consulting.
1:1
Tailored Partnerships
Every engagement is customized to your organization's priorities and stage of growth.
We work alongside leaders to navigate complexity, strengthen governance, and build the systems and strategies that create sustainable impact.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Experienced Leadership. Grounded Partnership.
Sara Francis is a strategist, facilitator, and organizational development consultant with more than two decades of experience across public, nonprofit, and community sectors.
She has led complex operations, supported organizational growth, developed governance and management systems, coordinated multi-partner initiatives, and translated evidence into clear recommendations.
Her approach is calm, methodical, and deeply collaborative—bringing structure to complexity without losing sight of the people at the centre of the work.
SERVICE DETAILS
Practical support for every stage of organizational growth.
Our work is tailored to your organization's priorities, internal capacity, and long-term goals.
Strategic Planning
Helping organizations define direction, align priorities, and create practical roadmaps for sustainable growth.
Project Management
From planning to implementation, we help keep complex initiatives moving forward with clarity and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement
Human Resource Management
Building meaningful partnerships and facilitating conversations that strengthen organizations and communities.
Supporting people systems that help organizations attract, develop, and retain strong teams.
Training & Development
Customized learning experiences that build leadership, governance, and organizational capacity.
Specialist Network
Access trusted professionals who complement your organization's needs when specialized expertise is required.
What Clients Say
Gillian Dennis
Delta Family Resource Centre
Ubuntu Consulting has provided exceptional consultancy services for our organization, supporting HR recruitment, onboarding strategies for new staff, and the management and completion of numerous trusteed funding streams. Sara’s professionalism, prompt responses, and consistently high-quality work have made her an invaluable partner. I highly recommend her services.
Ayan Omar
Toronto Youth Rise
We extend our sincere appreciation to Ubuntu Organization for their outstanding work in delivering a comprehensive and well-structured program evaluation report. Their dedication to meeting deadlines without compromising the depth of and accuracy of their work has greatly supported our organization goals and mission.”
Donna Joyette
Joyette Consulting Inc.
I have collaborated with Sara on various projects. Her calm and methodical demeanour, attention to detail and dedication to ensuring clients are beyond satisfied and reap benefit from her involvement is at the core of her exceptional work ethic. She listens attentively in order to put her experience and knowledge at the disposal of her clients.”