The History of BNP Inspire
BNP Inspire was co-founded over 25 years ago by Jean Robert Nolet and Christian Bolduc.
Timeline
1970 - 2010
The Bolduc Family's Community Involvement
In the heart of the Beauce region, the Bolduc family embodies deep-rooted values of community service. Christian Bolduc, deeply influenced by his mother’s devotion to helping others, saw in her a model of leadership and involvement that prepared him to follow in her footsteps in the world of philanthropy
The Beginnings of Structured Philanthropy in Quebec
Philanthropy in Quebec was marked by the involvement of dedicated but often untrained volunteers. The first hospital foundations and hospices emerge, laying the foundations for a more organized and structured philanthropy.
1980-1990
1995
Discovering Philanthropy and Meeting Jean Robert Nolet
Christian takes part in a fundraising campaign for the Beauce Regional Hospital Foundation. His meeting with Jean Robert Nolet, a renowned consultant in the field, marked a decisive turning point and paved the way for a new professional vocation focused on social and community impact.
Founding of Jean Robert Nolet Associates
After working together in a pan-Canadian consulting firm, Christian and Jean Robert founded Jean Robert Nolet Associates. With only a computer, a telephone and a great deal of determination, they set up their office in Jean Robert’s Montreal apartment.
June 1, 1999
Early 2000s
Arrival of Jacques Primeau and Jean Guy Lewis
Jacques Primeau joins the Jean Robert Nolet Associates team, with expertise in the hospital sector. This expansion of skills strengthens the team and enables the company to diversify its services and broaden its impact.
Name Change to Bolduc Nolet Primeau and Associates
The company changes its name to Bolduc Nolet Primeau and Associates. The new name reflects the recognition of individual contributions, the expansion of the team and the expansion of its activities. Jean Guy Lewis joined the team in 2003 and became a BNP shareholder.
2000s
Early 2000s
Professionalization of philanthropy in Quebec and growth of BNP
This period saw the professionalization of philanthropy in Quebec. BNP develops specialized training for general managers to improve philanthropic management strategies in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Eastern and Northern Ontario.
Name Change to BNP Philanthropic Management Strategies
Christian, Jean Robert and Jacques take part in philanthropic events and conventions. The name “BNP”, using the first letters of their surnames, becomes commonplace. The simplicity of this name leads to the adoption of BNP Philanthropic Management Strategies.
2012
2015
Name Change to BNP Philanthropic Performance
The company modernizes its name to BNP Philanthropic Performance to reflect a renewed commitment to excellence in philanthropy. This change marks an important step in the company’s evolution and underscores its adaptation to the new demands and aspirations of the sector.
A New Beginning and a First Strategic Plan
Jean Robert Nolet passes away in July 2017 after more than 18 years serving the company’s clients and a 37-year career in philanthropy. Christian Bolduc becomes sole shareholder and decides to endow the organization with its first strategic plan and a new vision for the next stages of development.
2017
2020
A new phase of growth and the acquisition of The Goldie Company
BNP acquires The Goldie Company, a firm active in Ontario and Western Canada, in the fall of 2020, and continues its expansion.
The First Pan-Canadian Philanthropic Consulting Firm to Receive B Corp Certification
BNP Philanthropic Performance is the first and only philanthropic consulting firm in Canada to receive B Corp certification. This is a long-term commitment with a rigorous process that pushes the company to go the extra mile!
2022
2024
BNP Philanthropic Performance becomes BNP Inspire
To reaffirm its new positioning based on creativity, agility, audacity and experience at the heart of its support, BNP Philanthropic Performance becomes BNP Inspire. It’s a shift that reinforces our commitment to elevating philanthropy across Canada.
A team that lives philanthropy!
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Our mission, vision and values
Mission
BNP Inspire offers innovative philanthropic strategies that are both effective and deeply human and inspiring. The rich experience and wide range of skills of its team serve organizations that aspire to have a positive impact on society. BNP Inspire supports each project with kindness and dynamism to obtain concrete and lasting results that enrich our communities.
Vision
To be the partner of choice in innovative and inspiring philanthropy in Canada to create a positive and lasting impact on the communities of the causes supported.
Our values
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