Central to philanthropy: management from a human perspective
Following four years as the first lay director of residence services at her alma mater, Collège Jésus-Marie in Sillery, as well as dedicated involvement with the college foundation’s board of directors, Esther decided that professional philanthropy was for her.

Esther then worked at Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy as event planner for this college’s conference services and co ordinator of its major fundraising campaign. Drawing on her additional awareness of entrepreneurship gained from experience in retail sales, Esther became convinced that the social economy would benefit from a more robust culture of philanthropy. To put her knowledge and expertise at the service of the community and make a difference, she joined BNP Philanthropic Performance.

Esther changes the world in her own way: one day at a time, one client at a time, one cause at a time. She is proudest to see clients succeed who have had an unusual or a winding path to follow. In accompanying clients, promoting their growth and developing their talents, Esther’s experience in the field of education constantly reminds her that people are central.

A memory that Esther cherishes is the training and the introduction to the world of philanthropy that she received from Jean-Robert Nolet, joint founder of de BNP Philanthropic Performance. The knowledge she gained has provided an incredible opportunity for her to serve clients with discipline and professionalism, while promoting healthy work life balance.