Our Story
Our Beginnings
At the dawn of the new millennium, a simple question sparked something bigger:
Why were so many organizations left to navigate procurement on their own?
After years advising some of Canada’s largest public and private sector organizations, RTPS founders David Rourke and Duane Donnelly had seen firsthand what effective procurement could achieve. They also saw who was being left behind.
Within the not-for-profit and charitable sectors, the challenge was even greater. These organizations were operating in a space that traditional procurement models simply didn’t understand — balancing tight budgets, accountability, and mission-driven priorities. Despite their impact, their needs were largely overlooked.
That disconnect became impossible to ignore.
What started as a realization quickly became a purpose: to bring practical, expert procurement support to organizations that needed it most—but had never truly had access to it.
And from that purpose, Round Table Procurement Services was born.
Today and Beyond
No two not-for-profit or charitable organizations are the same—and neither are their procurement challenges.
From heightened scrutiny on spending and complex regulatory requirements to limited internal resources and unpredictable funding, these organizations operate in a uniquely demanding environment. They’re challenges we understand well—because we’ve helped organizations across the sector navigate them, time and again.
Over the past 20+ years, that experience has shaped how we work. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we build practical, sustainable procurement strategies tailored to the realities of your organization.
And as the landscape continues to evolve, so do we.
RTPS remains committed to helping not-for-profits across Canada strengthen their procurement practices, overcome obstacles, and achieve meaningful, long-term results—solutions that align not just with operational needs, but with organizational culture and mission.
Our Approach to Not-for-profit Procurement
Understanding Your Needs
Every procurement challenge is different—and we’re here to help you navigate yours, no matter the size or complexity.
We start by working closely with your team to understand exactly what you need, your timelines, and how you want to approach the process. From there, we develop a clear, practical plan and apply the right level of due diligence to move it forward.
The result: you get what you need, when you need it—while minimizing risk and ensuring a procurement process that stands up to the unique demands of the not-for-profit sector.
Developing strong vendor / client relationships
The cornerstone of any successful partnership is trust - from both sides. Over the last 20+ years, RTPS has developed strong relationships with many key suppliers and service providers across a vast array of spend categories. Relationships that are passed on to your organization. We have an intimate understanding of how each of their industries work and how to navigate through sometimes precarious waters.
Awareness of an ever-changing industry
Change is inevitable. It comes with growth, it comes with time. As a company of the new millenium, RTPS is aware of the changes that have influenced our industry over the years. We have incorporate many those advancements in our approach to procurement. We may have influenced a few ourselves. Our ability to think outside the box and adapt to the ever-changing challenges and realities of the non-profit community allows us to offer your organization bespoke and sustainable procurement solutions that will take you well into the future.
