Richard Plummer is a dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience in non-profit management and capacity building. Passionate about collaboration and community impact, he has played a key role in stabilizing and transforming organizations through strategic partnerships, revenue optimization and innovative program development. His expertise lies in aligning organizational priorities with sustainable funding solutions to drive long-term growth and meaningful social impact.
Prior to joining BNP Inspire, Richard was the National Executive Director of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, where he led national service projects, advanced policy initiatives, and secured sustainable funding through grants and campaigns. His leadership contributed to the expansion of awareness programs, the promotion of legislative reforms, and the strengthening of the organization’s financial viability.
Richard has also held senior positions at the McConnell Foundation, YMCA-YWCA, and United Way Ottawa, where he managed multi-million-dollar community investment funds, expanded stakeholder networks, and implemented business development strategies to increase organizational impact. As Principal of PLUMSolutions Management Consulting, he advised non-profit organizations on organizational development, stakeholder engagement, and program innovation. Among his notable achievements, he piloted Kids and Values in Motion, a multi-year major gift initiative in collaboration with YMCA/YWCA and the Shenkman Family Foundation, aimed at empowering youth from at-risk communities through education and recreation.
In addition to his professional commitments, Richard is involved in youth leadership, mentoring, child abuse prevention and disability rights. He sits on several advisory committees, including the Canadian Accessibility Network and the Parliamentary Precinct Universal Access Advisory Committee. An advocate of collective impact, he encourages collaboration between the private, public, and community sectors to develop sustainable, inclusive solutions.