Global Philanthropic Canada is excited to announce a fantastic new addition to our team! Please join us in welcoming François Lanthier, our new Director of Marketing & Communications. François officially jumped on board on January 26, 2026, and will be connecting with us all from his base in Ottawa.
With over 25 years of experience, François has actively helped brands expand their reach both nationally and internationally. He brings a genuine passion for helping organizations grow and thrive by leveraging their unique strengths and seizing creative opportunities for exposure.
“I am thrilled to welcome François to the Global professional family. The combination of his skills and expertise, particularly with digital and AI communications, with his passion for tackling complex problems, makes him a welcome addition to our team. Our clients and consultants will both benefit from his innovative and results-driven approach to marketing and business development,” said CEO Guy Mallabone.
François is a graduate of Athabasca University, TELUQ, and Universidad Isabel I. His multilingual background in French, English, and Spanish recently culminated in the completion of an MBA in Spain.
Global Philanthropic Canada is a national fundraising consultancy with 90+ experienced practitioners, each bringing an average of 28 years of fundraising expertise. We provide practical, accessible counsel to organizations of all sizes and missions across Canada.
We believe in respectful, inclusive collaboration and work alongside our clients to build capacity, strengthen fundraising programs, and advance mission impact.
