Every day, a sense of working to make the world a better place
Initially a communications advisor in the private sector, Marie-Josée then worked for a number of local and national non-profit organizations (NPOs) in fields including health care, education, services for homeless and disadvantaged persons, combating violence against women, and improving the quality of family life.

Since 2012, Marie-Josée has accompanied organizations as Senior Consultant at BNP Philanthropic Performance. She places special emphasis on the meaning of her work and how it contributes to making the world a better place. Marie Josée enjoys meeting authentic, caring, empathetic people who really want to make a difference; they give her inspiration and boost her motivation.

Marie Josée is always delighted to see clients reach their fundraising goals and make their dreams come true. After experiencing doubt and uncertainty, being afraid to ask, and living through the ups and downs of a campaign, clients get to savour the ground breaking, the ribbon cutting, the introduction of a new service, the launch of a new program. It’s a time of joy and pride for the whole team!

Marie-Josée would like to see employers offer employees some form of volunteer leave. And she would like to see a movement encouraging everyone to donate 1% of their gross salary to one or more good causes every year. Marie Josée herself has implemented this practice for several years. She notes that there is still much work to be done for which society is not always ready, but adds that top notch initiatives are being taken to make a difference.

Marie Josée’s heart lies with the community sector, where she witnesses daily miracles notwithstanding limited resources. This sector is where society’s most disadvantaged and isolated members find a family, friends, and the services they so greatly need. More than once, Marie Josée has seen how community organizations change lives.