On April 10th, 2024, BNP Philanthropic Performance announced the appointment of Patrick S. Matiowski as the Regional Manager for British Columbia. With an impressive career in fundraising and development, Patrick brings invaluable expertise to the consultancy firm.
A Career Marked by Commitment
Patrick S. Matiowski is an experienced professional in the field of development and fundraising since 2003. At the beginning of his career, he successfully led a $6 million fundraising campaign for the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation in Northern Ontario, where he worked as Managing Director. He then continued his career in British Columbia as the Director of Community Development and Fundraising at the Langley Care Foundation. He has shown a continuous commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors.
Visionary Leadership and Strategic Expertise
As a dynamic and passionate leader, Patrick has played a central role in recruiting, guiding, and managing volunteers as well as board members. Through careful supervision of organizational policies, strategies, donor relations, media, and data research and analysis, he has significantly contributed to achieving fundraising goals for a few organizations.
Patrick’s strategic mastery of development programs, including identifying potential donors, maintaining relationships, soliciting and retaining them, is remarkable. He is recognized for his ability to write compelling programs and possesses exceptional presentation skills. His dynamic spirit and ease in establishing interpersonal relationships have been essential assets in securing major and planned donations over the years.
Community Engagement and Active Mentoring
Patrick is fully engaged in the community outside of his professional role, regularly offering his time and sharing his knowledge with those in need. He has been a member of the Rotary for over 15 years and the Association of Fundraising Professionals since 2011. Additionally, he serves as a mentor for many early-career professionals.
The entire team is delighted to welcome Patrick and fully benefit from his exceptional expertise and leadership.