Our Team
People from here, committed to the region
Philanthropie Laurentides is led by committed leadership and a board of directors with complementary expertise: finance, taxation, governance, communications, culture and conservation.
A word from the President
As the foundation for every cause, Philanthropie Laurentides has one ultimate goal: that its charitable partners achieve theirs.
André Goulet, President
The Larousse dictionary defines philanthropy as a “feeling that drives people to help others” or “love of humanity.” The Association of Fundraising Professionals defines it as “voluntary action for the public good, which inspires a tradition of giving and sharing that is essential to quality of life.” The Japanese concept of ikigai makes it the fourth component of one’s “reason for being”: combined with what you love, what you are good at and what you can be paid for, philanthropy becomes a key element of happiness.
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Philanthropy, or “doing what the world needs,” would therefore be essential to giving meaning to one’s life. Fundamental and benevolent, it is both a mission and a calling. It is part of the daily life of charities and non-profit organizations. In a time of major change (an aging population, climate change, economic globalization, the collapse of biodiversity), it reflects the compassion, generosity and need some people feel to make a difference in the world.
In concrete terms, philanthropy includes gifts of money, but also gifts of property, securities and land. It includes gifts of time, such as volunteering and community involvement. It is at the heart of social entrepreneurship, responsible production and consumption, and civic participation, and it underpins risk prevention and environmental precaution.
From this perspective, Philanthropie Laurentides, the only public community foundation in the Laurentians, has as its “why” the development of the region’s human capital (health, education, capacity building), cultural capital (knowledge, arts, history, heritage) and environmental capital (protected areas, access to nature). Its “how” relies on two levers:
- developing the financial capital of its philanthropic partners, such as endowment funds and managed funds;
- developing and strengthening the social capital of communities: the ties between fund creators, donors and beneficiaries, but also between community organizations, educational institutions, social economy enterprises and governments.
André Goulet, President
A word from the Executive Director
Philanthropie Laurentides is much more than a foundation: it is a space where the generosity of our region takes root and endures over time.
Dominic Labrosse, Executive Director
Community involvement has always been part of who I am. For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to what brings people together: causes, projects, people who give their time to make their community a little better. That passion has never faded; it has simply found different ways to express itself over the years.
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Before joining Philanthropie Laurentides, I had the chance to get involved in the cultural life of my region, notably as president of the Orchestre à vents Saint-Jérôme. That experience taught me something essential: behind every organization, every mission, there are people — volunteers, artists, families and donors who carry a cause with their hearts. Listening to them and understanding what drives them is often the first step to truly helping them.
It is this listening, this empathy, that I try to bring to my role as director every day. The Laurentians are home: a region I love deeply and whose realities, strengths and challenges I know well. Supporting the organizations here is, for me, a natural way to give back to a community that has given me so much.
I am proud to help, with the whole team, this generosity keep growing here at home.
Dominic Labrosse, Executive Director
Board of Directors
Seven directors ensure the sound governance of Philanthropie Laurentides and the responsible management of the funds entrusted to it.
André Goulet
President
Institut des territoires, a conservation organization in the Laurentians
Biography
A forest engineer and mediator accredited by the IMAQ, André Goulet promotes endowment funds, particularly among conservation organizations protecting natural areas in the Laurentians, so they can better protect the lands they are responsible for. He has been co-founder and co-manager of the Institut des territoires, a conservation organization, for more than 10 years.
He is a director of the Parc régional de Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and, for 11 years, supported the Coalition Conservation Mont-Kaaikop in defending the territory against logging in very rare old-growth forests. Co-founder of Éco-corridors laurentiens and a Laurentians resident for 25 years, he has also served as a director of Ski de fond Québec and the Centre local de développement d’Argenteuil.
Raymond Corbeil
Vice-President
Retired Founding Partner, Groupe Financier Everest | Expert in financial governance and philanthropy
Biography
A seasoned professional in finance and private business management, Raymond Corbeil is a founding partner of Groupe Financier Everest and its subsidiaries. He has extensive experience with both financial institutions and private companies. At Philanthropie Laurentides, he focuses on financial management, philanthropic funds, compliance, governance, strategic planning and business plan development. Committed to optimizing charitable giving, he aims to make Philanthropie Laurentides the reference for philanthropy and endowment funds in the Laurentians: an effective link between donors and organizations that ensures the sustainability of philanthropic initiatives.
Pierre-Paul Bourdages
Secretary
Lawyer and Mediator, Delegatus | Expert in non-profit governance
Biography
A lawyer since 1977 and an accredited mediator, Pierre-Paul Bourdages has more than 45 years of experience serving businesses and organizations. Co-founder of the firm Bourdages Giard, which he led for more than 30 years, he also served as Vice-President of Legal Affairs at Cinégroupe. Today, he devotes his practice to the governance of non-profit organizations and trains many boards of directors. Deeply involved in the Saint-Jérôme area, he sits on the board of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie Rivière-du-Nord as secretary and chair of its governance and ethics committee, and is the regional director for the Laurentians on the board of the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec. He brings Philanthropie Laurentides his legal rigour and solid governance expertise.
Robert Collerette, CPA (retired)
Treasurer
Expert in finance and non-profit governance
Biography
A retired CPA, Robert Collerette has extensive experience providing accounting services to SMEs and non-profit organizations. Active on several boards of directors, he brings Philanthropie Laurentides a rigorous perspective on financial management, compliance and governance.
Laure Voilquin
Director
Director, Development and Partnerships, Centraide Hautes-Laurentides
Biography
Involved in her community for more than twenty years, Laure Voilquin has worked for more than ten years at Centraide Hautes-Laurentides to strengthen the community fabric of the Antoine-Labelle and Laurentides RCMs. She ensures a strategic and equitable allocation of social investments, in line with local priorities. Responsible for philanthropic development, she leads the annual fundraising campaign and revenue diversification. She also brings to regional philanthropy the experience she gained in the media sector.
Nicolas Therrien
Director
Communications Consultant, Co-founder of Hunik Conseil
Biography
Nicolas Therrien works in strategic communications, public relations and public affairs. A senior communications advisor in the aerospace sector, he is also co-founder of Hunik Conseil, where he advises organizations from various sectors on their communication strategies and stakeholder relations. Holder of bachelor’s degrees in political science and in communication and politics from the Université de Montréal, he is involved in his region by putting his expertise to work for Philanthropie Laurentides to raise the profile of its mission among its partners and donors.
Sarah Laliberté
Director
Deputy Director – Development, Partnerships and Philanthropy, Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault
Biography
For nearly 20 years, Sarah Laliberté has contributed to the cultural sector with the conviction that the most meaningful projects are born of collaboration. Her versatile background, from museology to project coordination, development, communications and management, allows her to approach every initiative with a strategic and practical vision. At the Théâtre Gilles-Vigneault in Saint-Jérôme, she builds lasting partnerships between the cultural, business and community sectors to promote access to the arts and the vitality of the region. She brings Philanthropie Laurentides her expertise in philanthropic development and her knowledge of the region’s cultural community.
Because some things deserve to last.
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