Toronto, March 5, 2025 – BNP Inspire is delighted to announce the arrival of Richard Plummer as Senior Philanthropy Consultant. Recognized for his exceptional expertise in non-profit management and stakeholder engagement, Richard is poised to inspire and enrich our clients’ experience and, ultimately, strengthen our philanthropic and societal impact across Canada.
An Innovator in Philanthropy
Passionate about innovation in philanthropy, Richard is committed to strengthening the collective skills of communities, encouraging collaboration and ensuring their sustainability. For him, philanthropy is much more than a field of activity: it’s a way of life. He is convinced that true progress is measured by our ability to support the most vulnerable and encourages individuals and organizations to take action to build a more inclusive and supportive society.
“The arrival of Richard Plummer, with his vast experience and strong assertive leadership, is a tremendous asset to our English-speaking team. His vision will benefit many organizations and strengthen their impact in the communities they serve,” says Christian Bolduc, President of BNP Inspire.
A Career Marked by Leadership and Commitment
Richard holds an Executive Business Development Certificate from Caswell Corporate Coaching Company, a Management Leadership Certificate from CCI Leadership Institute, and an Honours Bachelor from the University of Ottawa’s School of Human Kinetics. With over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, he has distinguished himself by his ability to establish strategic partnerships, manage organizational change, optimize support programs and develop sustainable funding sources to maximize the impact of organizations.
Prior to joining BNP Inspire, Richard served as the National Executive Director of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, where he led national projects, advanced policy initiatives, and secured diversified funding through grants and fundraising campaigns. His leadership was instrumental in expanding awareness programs, promoting legislative reforms and strengthening the organization’s financial viability. He has also held senior positions at PLUMSolutions Management Consulting, the McConnell Foundation, YMCA-YWCA and United Way Ottawa, where he managed multi-million-dollar community funds, expanded stakeholder networks and developed growth strategies.
With his expertise in performance optimisation and developing sustainable partnerships, Richard will play a key role in supporting organisations.
The entire BNP Inspire team looks forward to working with Richard and seeing how he will inspire, energize, and elevate our sector.
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