Simorah Advisory

We build the systems
so you can focus on the mission

Governance, financial strategy and institutional design for mission-driven organisations ready to move from uncertainty to clarity.

Trusted by organisations doing extraordinary work

Simorah Advisory transformed our governance from the ground up. The strategic plan, board frameworks and training they delivered gave us the institutional foundation we needed to serve Black artists across New Brunswick with confidence and credibility.

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New Brunswick Black Artists Alliance

The financial policies and procedures framework Simorah built for us brought transparency, accountability and clarity to every level of our financial management. Their understanding of our community's values made all the difference.

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New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples' Council

Simorah delivered a comprehensive business plan and financial model that gave our lenders and funders exactly what they needed to say yes. Their rigour and attention to detail were exceptional throughout the entire engagement.

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Atlantic Equity and Research Alliance

Simorah's research and program evaluation work helped us better understand our impact and strengthen our reporting to stakeholders. Professional, thorough and genuinely invested in our mission.

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YMCA

Built for organisations that need clarity, not just advice

Nonprofits & Community Organisations

Your board needs clarity. Your financial systems need structure. Your funders want accountability. You're doing incredible work - we build the governance and financial foundations so you can stop worrying about operations and get back to the mission.

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Small Businesses & Growing Ventures

You built something real - but now you've outgrown the informal systems. Partners, investors and lenders want to see real structure. We help small businesses formalise, get organised and scale with the governance and financial foundations that open doors.

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Institutional-grade rigour for the organisations that need it most

Governance Advisory

Board governance frameworks, policy development and accountability structures built to last.

Financial Strategy

Financial management systems, oversight frameworks and reporting clarity for sound stewardship.

AI Strategy & Governance

Responsible AI adoption frameworks, policy development and strategic integration for organisations ready to harness AI with confidence.

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Simi Adekolu

Simi Adekolu is the founder of Simorah Advisory - a governance, finance and institutional strategy practice built specifically for nonprofits and mission-driven organisations across Canada and globally.

Simi began her career as a Senior Consultant at KPMG, advising on financial risk management strategy - learning first-hand what institutions demand, how they evaluate risk and what governance rigour looks like at the highest level. She then carried that consulting discipline into senior policy roles across three Canadian federal departments, including Finance Canada.

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Simi Adekolu, Founder of Simorah Advisory

Selected Client Work

A selection of engagements that illustrate the depth, range and impact of our advisory work.

Strategy & Governance Framework

NBBAA

New Brunswick Black Artists Alliance (NBBAA)

Engaged to build the full strategic and governance foundation for NBBAA, an arts and cultural organisation serving Black artists across New Brunswick - establishing the institutional infrastructure from the ground up.

5-year strategic plan • Governance framework • Board training • Performance measurement • 14+ deliverables

Financial Policy & Procedures

NBAPC

New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples' Council (NBAPC)

Retained to develop a comprehensive financial policy and procedures framework for one of the leading organisations serving off-reserve Indigenous peoples in New Brunswick.

Financial policies • Procedures manual • Internal audit guidelines • Staff training • Board oversight framework

5-Year Strategic Plan

NBAPC

New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples' Council (NBAPC)

Commissioned to develop NBAPC's 5-year strategic plan through full organisational assessment, SWOT analysis and extensive community and stakeholder consultations rooted in community values.

Organisational assessment • SWOT analysis • Strategic plan • Implementation roadmap • Performance framework

Business Plan for Property Acquisition

AEARA

Atlantic Equity and Research Alliance (AEARA)

Developed a comprehensive business plan to support a strategic property acquisition, including full financial modelling and funder-ready documentation to secure financing.

Business plan • Financial modelling • Cash flow projections • Risk assessment • Lender presentations

Advisory & Research Clients

In addition to featured engagements, Simorah Advisory has provided advisory and research support to a range of organisations across the public and nonprofit sectors.

YMCA

YMCA

Research & Program Evaluation

WUSC

World University Service of Canada

Training, Monitoring & Evaluation

CASID

CASID

Board Member, Treasurer & Governance

ANCWT

ANCWT

Policy & Research

Moms Against Racism

Moms Against Racism

Board Treasurer

How We Work

Every engagement follows a clear, structured methodology. No generic templates. Every framework is co-created with your team, grounded in your values and tailored to your reality.

01

Discover

Deep-dive consultations, document reviews and stakeholder interviews to understand your current state and ambitions.

02

Diagnose

Gap analysis, risk assessment and benchmarking against best practices to identify exactly where strengthening is needed.

03

Design

Co-created frameworks, policies, strategies and systems designed for your specific operational reality.

04

Deliver & Sustain

Board-ready deliverables, team training and implementation support. We stay to ensure lasting results.

Why Work With Simorah Advisory

There is no shortage of consultants. What is rare is an advisory practice that combines deep institutional experience with the commitment to work alongside organisations until the foundations are truly built.

Institutional Experience, Applied to You

Our founder began her career as a Senior Consultant at KPMG - one of the world's leading professional services firms - advising on financial risk management strategy. She then brought that consulting discipline inside three Canadian federal departments, designing governance and financial frameworks at the highest level. Simorah brings that same rigour to nonprofits and small businesses - not watered down, but adapted for your reality.

We Build Capacity, Not Dependency

Every engagement is designed to leave your team stronger, more knowledgeable and more capable of sustaining the frameworks we build together.

Co-Created, Not Off-the-Shelf

Every framework, policy and strategy we deliver is built with your team, grounded in your values and designed for your specific operational reality.

Cross-Sector Fluency

From KPMG's consulting practice to federal policy at Finance Canada - we have sat on both sides of the table. We speak the language of government, nonprofits and the private sector, and we understand exactly what funders, regulators, investors and stakeholders expect before they say yes.

Proven Results Across Diverse Mandates

From comprehensive strategic plans and governance frameworks for Indigenous organisations, to financial policies and business plans for property acquisitions - our track record speaks to breadth and depth.

Ottawa, Canada - Globally Connected

Headquartered in Canada's capital, with a practice that serves clients across Canada and internationally.

Governance perspectives and strategic clarity

Nonprofits

5 Signs Your Nonprofit Board Has a Governance Problem

The single most critical governance check every nonprofit executive director and board chair needs to make.

Entrepreneurs

Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Governance Framework

Most entrepreneurs have never heard the word governance applied to their business. This opens their eyes to a blind spot.

Leadership

From KPMG Nigeria to Finance Canada

What a decade inside institutions taught Simi Adekolu about governance - and why it matters for your organisation.

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