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Nathalie Deshaies

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+1 888 528-8566

Expertise

  • Business Development
  • Philanthropic Strategy
  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Strategic Planning

Nathalie Deshaies

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Consultant in philanthropy

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For more than twenty years, Marie-Hélène has supported organizations, primarily in the education and healthcare sectors, in the development of 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 the success of large-scale campaigns, the development of strategic partnerships, and the creation of fundraising strategies tailored to organizations’ objectives.

Recognized for her strategic approach and her ability to support leaders in complex environments, she develops philanthropic strategies, builds major gift pipelines, and supports organizations in achieving their development priorities. Her career has also led her to design and implement strategic plans, develop partnerships, sponsorships, and grant initiatives, as well as represent organizations with their partners.

Alongside her role at BNP Inspire, she also serves as Executive Director of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie Rivière-du-Nord in the Laurentians. Previously, she held senior advisor and philanthropic development director positions at the Fondation du CHUM, the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation, and Université de Montréal, where she contributed to the implementation of major philanthropic projects.

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières / 1994
  • 8th Grade Piano Certification

Memberships

  • Chez Doris – Member of the Solicitation Committee for the 2026 Annual Benefit Cocktail
  • McCord Stewart Museum – Member of the Ball Committee (2016–2020)
  • Justice Pro Bono – Member of the Advisory Committee (2020–2021)
  • Eulalie Durocher – Board Member (2017–2020)
  • Foundation of Greater Montreal – Member of Strategic Committees (2017–2019)
  • Le Chaînon – Ambassador for the Reluxe Initiative (2016–2018)
  • Academos – Board Member and Honorary Co-Chair of the Annual Benefit Event (2016–2017)
  • Fondation Centre François-Michelle – Member of the Honorary Cabinet for the Benefit Gala (2016 and 2017)
  • Gouvernance au féminin – Supported Recruitment for the Mentorship Committee (2016)

Achievements

  • McCord Museum and Lise Watier Foundation balls, each raising more than $1 million
  • Development of next-generation philanthropic initiatives at the Lise Watier Foundation, including one successful edition with Claudine Bronfman
  • Active contribution to achieving the fundraising objectives of the Chez Doris Foundation
  • Complete repositioning of a technology company that became Sid Lee Technologies, which notably developed the One Drop Foundation portal

Volunteer Roles

  • 15 years of volunteer experience in philanthropy.
  • Her involvement includes: Chez Doris, the McCord Museum, Justice Pro Bono, Eulalie Durocher, the Foundation of Greater Montreal, Le Chaînon, Academos, the Fondation Centre François-Michelle, and Gouvernance au féminin.

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