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Marie-Hélène Paquette

Marie-Hélène Paquette

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+1 888 528-8566,67

Expertise

  • Healthcare
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Philanthropic Strategy
  • Major Campaigns

Marie-Hélène Paquette

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Consultant in philanthropy

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CFRE, DESS

For more than 20 years, Marie-Hélène has supported organizations, primarily in the education and healthcare sectors, in developing their philanthropic initiatives. She has extensive expertise in philanthropic strategy, major campaigns, and relationship development with foundations, corporations, and philanthropists. Throughout her career, she has contributed to large-scale campaigns, strategic partnership development, and the creation of fundraising strategies tailored to organizational objectives.

Recognized for her strategic approach and her ability to advise leaders in complex situations, she designs philanthropic strategies, develops major gift pipelines, and supports organizations in achieving their development priorities. Her experience also includes designing and implementing strategic plans, developing partnerships, sponsorships, and grant opportunities, and representing organizations in their relationships with partners.

In addition to her role at BNP Inspire, she serves as Executive Director of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie Rivière-du-Nord in the Laurentides region. Previously, she held senior advisory and philanthropic development leadership roles at the Fondation du CHUM, the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, and the Université de Montréal, where she contributed to major philanthropic projects.

Education

  • Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology.
  • Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Social Administration – Université de Montréal.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), in progress – Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO), Laurentides Campus.

Professional certifications

  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification.

Memberships

  • Member of the Board of Directors of Centraide Laurentides (2025–2026).

Achievements

  • Université de Montréal Campus Montréal Major Campaign — $601 million (2012–2019).
  • Fondation du CHUM Major Campaign (quiet phase) — $200 million (2023–2028).

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