Based in Orléans, Ontario (suburban Ottawa), Richard Plummer is a Senior Consultant with Global Philanthropic Canada.
Richard is a senior executive, fundraising strategist, and organizational development leader with more than 20 years of experience helping charities, foundations, associations, and community organizations strengthen revenue growth, sustainability, and impact.
He advises clients on fundraising strategy, philanthropic campaigns, strategic planning, partnership development, and organizational capacity building. His areas of expertise include revenue diversification, major and transformational giving, board governance, stakeholder engagement, accessibility and inclusion, and IDEA strategies.
Richard’s executive leadership includes senior roles with United Way East Ontario, the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region, the J.W. McConnell Foundation, Family Enterprise Canada, and the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association. Through his practice, PLUMSolutions Consulting, he has supported non-profits across Canada in building long-term program growth and financial sustainability.
A recognized leader in community engagement and collective impact, Richard has worked extensively with government, healthcare, corporate, foundation, and community partners to develop collaborative solutions.
Richard is an active volunteer leader and currently serves on the AFP Ottawa Board of Directors and as Chair of AFP Ottawa Fundraising Day, which brings together more than 300 fundraising professionals each year.
Fun fact: Colleagues know him as “PLUM”, and for his belief that the best partnerships often start with a simple coffee in Orléans and end with measurable community impact.