Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière

What Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière does

The Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière (FSNL) is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 1984 in Saint-Charles-Borromée, Quebec, that mobilizes philanthropic capital to fund medical equipment, care environment improvements, patient wellness programs, and healthcare research for the northern Lanaudière territory. It serves the CISSS de Lanaudière public healthcare network — including the Centre hospitalier De Lanaudière (CHDL), 12 CHSLD residential care centres, CLSCs, and the GMF-U family medicine group — across four MRCs (Matawinie, Joliette, D'Autray, Montcalm). Its products and services are not technology platforms but rather a diversified portfolio of fundraising vehicles: the multi-year Grande Campagne 2023-2026 'Agir ensemble, pour l'humain' (which reached its $4M target), flagship owned events including the Défi Ski Nicoletti pneus & mécanique presented by Banque Nationale (over $2M raised since 2009), the Experiencia benefit gala ($292K in 2025), the Omnium de Golf André Chalut ($1.5M+ since 1998), the Loterie-Voyages joint lottery, and the Lumière holiday campaign, alongside partner-driven fundraising via Tim Hortons (Biscuit sourire), McDonald's (Grand McDon), and QSR/restaurant networks.

The foundation generates revenue through four primary streams: event-based fundraising (ticket sales, team registration fees, and partnership proceeds from the events portfolio), direct donations and campaign giving (online portal via jedonneenligne.org, annual campaign contributions, payroll deduction programs, planned giving/bequests), corporate partnerships and sponsorships (anchor sponsors Banque Nationale, Desjardins, Nicoletti, A. Chalut, belairdirect), and dedicated named funds (Fonds Pier-Luc Morin, GMF-U Research Fund, DEUR Research and Innovation Fund) that channel targeted donations to specific MRCs or clinical departments. Pricing for events is tiered — Défi Ski team registration at $800-$900 plus a $500 fundraising commitment, Experiencia tickets at $350-$400 ($1,000 VIP) — while donations are voluntary. The organization employs 26 staff, raises more than $1.5M annually as a recurring run rate, deployed $3.6M+ in 2025 alone, and has cumulatively invested over $30M in regional healthcare since 1984. Go-to-market is community-led, leveraging a 40-year regional brand and deep CISSS integration, with no software product or proprietary technology underlying operations.

Name

Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière

Legal name

Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière

Website

https://votrefondation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Healthcare philanthropy foundation in northern Lanaudière, Quebec, raising over $1.5M annually to fund medical equipment, facilities, and programs for CISSS de Lanaudière facilities through flagship events (Défi Ski, Experiencia), corporate partnerships (Banque Nationale, Desjardins, Tim Hortons, McDonald's), and dedicated named funds across four MRCs.

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Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy / Hospital Foundation Fundraising

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Community fundraising
• Medical equipment financing
• Healthcare grantmaking
• Nonprofit hospital foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Charles-Borromée

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Event-Based Fundraising: The foundation organizes and participates in numerous fundraising events including Défi Ski Nicoletti, Experiencia gala, Omnium de Golf André Chalut, Loterie-Voyages, Lumière holiday campaign, Biscuit sourire (Tim Hortons), Grand McDon, Rire pour mieux dormir comedy show, Course en couleurs, Défi Montcalm en santé, and various partner-run events. These generate one-time donations and build ongoing donor relationships.
2. Direct Donations and Campaign Giving: The foundation receives direct online donations (via jedonneenligne.org), annual campaign contributions, planned giving (bequests), and payroll deduction campaigns (DAS) from corporate partners. The Grande Campagne 2023-2026 successfully raised $4,000,000 from the community.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors contribute to events (e.g., Nicoletti pneus & mécanique as Défi Ski presenting sponsor, Banque Nationale as co-presenter, Marché Métro Bel-air, Desjardins, A. Chalut auto ltée as Experiencia major partners) and provide direct financial support. The foundation also partners with belairdirect for a group insurance program generating referral value.
4. Dedicated Funds: The foundation administers named dedicated funds (Fonds Pier-Luc Morin for MRC de Matawinie, GMF-U Research Fund, DEUR Research and Innovation Fund, MRC-specific funds) that receive targeted donations and distribute funds to designated healthcare projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière is a charitable non-profit that raises and administers funds to finance healthcare equipment, facilities, wellness programs, and research across northern Lanaudière, Quebec. It operates a portfolio of annual fundraising events (Défi Ski, Experiencia gala, Omnium de Golf André Chalut, Loterie-Voyages, Lumière holiday campaign), major multi-year campaigns (Grande Campagne 2023-2026), corporate partnership programs, and dedicated named funds, with all proceeds invested through the CISSS de Lanaudière healthcare network.

Product overview

The Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière is a healthcare philanthropy organization that raises funds to improve healthcare and social services across northern Lanaudière, Quebec. Rather than a unified software product, the foundation operates a portfolio of fundraising programs and events including: the Grande Campagne 2023-2026 major campaign ($4M goal achieved), Experiencia annual benefit dinner, Défi Ski winter challenge, Loterie-Voyages travel lottery, Lumière holiday campaign, Grand McDon, Biscuit sourire partnership with Tim Hortons, Omnium de Golf André Chalut, and various partner events. The foundation manages dedicated funds including the Fonds Pier-Luc Morin (MRC de Matawinie), Fonds de recherche du GMF-U, and Fonds Recherche et innovation (DEUR). It also funds healthcare equipment and programs including a cooling cap oncology program. Donations are facilitated through online platforms and the Club des docs physician donor recognition program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grande campagne 2023-2026 'Agir ensemble, pour l'humain': Major fundraising campaign with a $4 million objective divided into four investment axes: Grandir en beauté (pediatrics), Vieillir en santé (aging), Prendre soin de sa santé mentale (mental health), and Vivre une expérience optimale (optimal healthcare experience)
• Experiencia
• Défi Ski Nicoletti pneus & mécanique présenté par Banque Nationale
• Loterie-Voyages
• Lumière
• Omnium de Golf André Chalut

Products and services

• Grande Campagne 2023-2026 « Agir ensemble, pour l'humain » Multi-year major fundraising campaign with a $4 million objective financing healthcare projects across four investment axes: Grandir en beauté (pediatrics), Vieillir en santé (senior care), Prendre soin de sa santé mentale (mental health), and Vivre une expérience optimale (healthcare facilities) in northern Lanaudière.
• Experiencia Annual Gala Annual surprise-themed benefit cocktail-dînatoire evening featuring gourmet stations, experiential activities, and auctions for foundation donors and regional business supporters. The 9th edition in 2025 raised $292,000.
• Défi Ski Nicoletti pneus & mécanique présenté par Banque Nationale Annual winter ski challenge event held at Station touristique Val Saint-Côme where teams compete in descents while fundraising a minimum per team. Since 2009, over $2 million has been raised for northern Lanaudière healthcare across 17 editions.
• Loterie-Voyages Annual travel lottery co-organized with Fondation Santé Sud de Lanaudière offering travel credits through ticket sales. Generates over $100,000 in annual net benefits for each foundation; 1,800 tickets sold per annual edition with 31 winners sharing $88,000 in travel credits.
• Lumière Holiday Campaign Holiday light campaign where donors purchase symbolic lights for a Christmas tree outside the Centre hospitalier De Lanaudière. The 2025 edition raised $52,000 supporting palliative care revitalization.
• Dons en ligne (Online Donation Program) Online donation platform enabling donors to contribute any amount to the foundation's general fund or specific dedicated funds via jedonneenligne.org. Also supports planned giving, bequests, and recurring donations.
• Club des docs Donor recognition club for physicians and healthcare professionals of CISSS de Lanaudière who support the foundation's mission with their personal contributions.
• Fonds Pier-Luc Morin (Dedicated Fund) Dedicated fund for MRC de Matawinie healthcare projects, created in 2010 in memory of ski instructor Pier-Luc Morin. Receives a portion of Défi Ski proceeds, with over $800,000 raised to date for Matawinie healthcare.
• Fonds de recherche du GMF-U de Saint-Charles-Borromée (Dedicated Research Fund) Research fund administered by the foundation supporting research projects at the GMF-U family medicine group, including the ARIMED laboratory, which follows 13,700+ patients.
• Fonds Recherche et innovation (DEUR) Research and innovation fund supporting projects of the Direction de l'enseignement universitaire et de la recherche (DEUR) at CISSS de Lanaudière, including virtual reality, robot Tobby, and pediatric otitis research.
• Programme de soutien financier pour les casques réfrigérants en oncologie First-in-Quebec financial support program providing free access to scalp cooling caps for oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy at Centre hospitalier De Lanaudière (CHDL), helping patients preserve hair and self-confidence during treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $30M invested in northern Lanaudière healthcare since 1984
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• McDonald's franchisee — Elias MustaphacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 July 2026New franchisee (as of 2026) of McDonald's restaurants in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Saint-Jean-de-Matha, and Rawdon. Contributed an additional $5,900 to the Grand McDon 2026 campaign, bringing the event's total contribution to $23,440 for the outdoor courtyard project at the RAC of CHDL.
• Banque NationalecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 May 2026Banque Nationale serves as co-presenting sponsor of the Défi Ski Nicoletti pneus & mécanique événement alongside Nicoletti pneus & mécanique. The partnership provides major financial sponsorship, brand visibility at the ski event, and employee participation. Teams from Banque Nationale (Groupe Conseil Bélair-Laporte, Bélair-Laporte-Therrien) have consistently won top fundraising team awards at the event.
• Station touristique Val Saint-CômecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026Host venue for the Défi Ski event since its creation in 2009. Provides the ski facility, coordinates logistics, and contributes to event success. The partnership is fundamental to the event's delivery and has helped the Défi Ski raise over $2M for the foundation over 17 editions.
• Jonathan Beauchamp and familyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2025Individual organizer running the annual comedy show 'Rire pour mieux dormir' (now in its 3rd edition) and another annual event benefiting the foundation. Has contributed approximately $40,000 total since 2023, funding six ApneaTrak respiratory monitoring devices for pneumology at CHDL.
• Marché Métro Bel-airflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2024Major partner of the Experiencia annual gala. As a major partner, provides sponsorship support and contributes to event success year after year. Listed consistently among Experiencia's five major partners.
• DesjardinsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2024Listed as a major partner of Experiencia gala. Provides financial sponsorship and brand visibility at the annual experiential fundraising event. Vincent Denommé, Director of Business Development at Desjardins, also serves on the foundation's board of administrators.
• Le Local TraiteurflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2024Catering partner for the Experiencia gala, providing the custom menu for the cocktail-dînatoire event. Consistently listed among Experiencia's five major partners and contributes culinary expertise to the event experience.
• Gestion BGCflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2024Major partner of Experiencia annual gala. Provides sponsorship and brand visibility as part of the five major partners group supporting this flagship annual fundraising event.
• Climatisation Claude BédardflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2024Major partner of Experiencia annual gala and Étoile (star) sponsor of the Lumière holiday campaign, contributing as one of three founding corporate sponsors alongside Ville de Saint-Charles-Borromée and Librairie Martin. Brigitte Bruneau from Bruneau électrique also partnered in Lumière.
• A. Chalut auto ltéecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 October 2024Alain Chalut's auto dealership organizes the Omnium de Golf André Chalut, which has benefited the foundation since 1998 (26 years). The event has generated over $1.5M for the foundation. A. Chalut auto ltée also joined as a major Experiencia partner in 2025 and hosted the 9th edition of Experiencia at its dealership venue. President Alain Chalut has stated the company trusts the foundation to invest funds where needs are greatest.
• belairdirectflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2024Group insurance partnership launched September 12, 2024 for the Loterie-Voyages activity. belairdirect offers exclusive insurance discounts to employees, retirees, and physicians of CISSS de Lanaudière under the 'Fondations pour la santé du nord et du sud de Lanaudière' group program. Chantal Chartier, Director of Business Development, manages the partnership. Each foundation receives referral value through this arrangement.
• Techno DieselflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Regional employer that ran its first payroll deduction campaign (DAS) for the foundation in 2025. Employees pledged $1,910 over one year through payroll deductions; the company matched the amount for a total of $3,820 donated. Demonstrates the foundation's ability to reach employees of regional businesses.
• 45 Degrés NordflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Multidisciplinary event venue in Saint-Calixte owned by Steve Maillette. Hosted the inaugural Défi Montcalm en santé on June 14, 2026. Steve Maillette also served as a founding sponsor of the event, contributing to its $6,000 fundraising total for the MRC de Montcalm health fund.
• Nouveau-Monde (agence de voyages)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Travel agency partner for Loterie-Voyages, distributing tickets and contributing to prize offerings (travel credits). Partnered with the foundation since at least 2024 and continues into the 2025 edition.
• Voyages Terre & MondeflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Travel agency partner for Loterie-Voyages, distributing tickets and contributing travel credit prizes. Continues as a partner for the 2025 edition alongside Nouveau-Monde.
• Club Optimiste de Sainte-BéatrixflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Community organization that ran the Berce-O-Thon for 20 years, raising over $225,000 for pediatric care at CHDL. The 20th and final edition in March 2024 raised $32,500. The club has also organized the Crazy Horses show, raising $4,385 for pediatric services in 2025.
• Fondation Santé Sud de LanaudièreflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Co-organizer of the Loterie-Voyages annual lottery with the Fondation pour la Santé du Nord de Lanaudière. Both foundations share lottery profits equally, with each foundation receiving over $100,000 in net annual benefit. The partnership enables a larger, more attractive lottery with $88,000 in total travel credit prizes and broader community reach across all of Lanaudière.
• McDonald's franchisee — Famille HarveycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Harvey family has operated the Grand McDon campaign for 20 consecutive years at 8 McDonald's locations across northern Lanaudière (Joliette x2, Saint-Charles-Borromée, Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Berthierville, Lavaltrie, Saint-Jacques, Saint-Félix-de-Valois). Each year, all profits from the designated day are donated to community organizations. The foundation has been a consistent beneficiary, with $17,540 raised in 2026.
• Famille Morin (Fonds Pier-Luc Morin)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2010Family of Pier-Luc Morin, who passed away August 11, 2010. Created the dedicated MRC de Matawinie fund in his memory. A portion of Défi Ski proceeds is directed to this fund each year. The family has maintained this partnership for over 15 years, channeling over $800,000 to Matawinie healthcare.
• CISSS de LanaudièrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010The Integrated Health and Social Services Centre of Lanaudière is the foundation's primary beneficiary partner. The foundation funds equipment, facilities, and programs within CISSS installations across northern Lanaudière. PDG Philippe Éthier participates in foundation events. The relationship is formalized through an annual investment agreement and project funding process. The foundation serves as a complementary funder to government healthcare.
• Nicoletti pneus & mécaniquecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Founding and ongoing presenting sponsor of the Défi Ski event since 2009. Owned by Renelle Nicoletti, who also serves as copresident of the foundation's board. The company's name is incorporated into the event's official title: 'Défi Ski Nicoletti pneus & mécanique présenté par Banque Nationale.' This is one of the foundation's most significant flagship events.
• Tim Hortons franchisee — François RobillardcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2008Franchisee of Tim Hortons locations in Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Saint-Félix-de-Valois, and Saint-Jean-de-Matha. Has directed Biscuit sourire campaign proceeds to the foundation since 2008, generating record amounts each year: $20,098 (2023), $23,980 (2025), $25,582 (2026). The 2026 amount set a new record for the foundation's Tim Hortons partnership.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fondation de l'Hôpital général de Montréal: Established Montreal hospital foundation with a long track record in capital campaigns, major-gift programs, and signature events. Provides a benchmark for governance, planned-giving programs, and major-donor stewardship practices relevant to a maturing regional Quebec foundation.
• Fondation Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont: Quebec hospital foundation operating in the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal territory. Comparable in mandate (complementary funding for public-hospital equipment, research, and patient experience) at a larger scale, offering reference points for event portfolio diversification and major-campaign execution.
• Fondation du CHU Sainte-Justine: Major Quebec pediatric hospital foundation with much larger scale. Comparable in mission (healthcare philanthropy funding pediatric equipment, research, and family-centered care) but operates at provincial/regional tertiary level rather than within a single CISSS territory, offering useful comparison for governance, campaign, and event benchmarks.
• Fondation du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec (CHUQ): Major Quebec hospital foundation associated with CHU de Québec. Operates a similar model of complementary funding for public-hospital equipment, research, and patient programs but at substantially greater scale, providing campaign and donor stewardship benchmarks relevant to ambitious regional foundations.
• Fondation du CHUM: Large Quebec hospital foundation associated with the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal. Much larger scale and broader donor reach, but operates the same model of complementary funding for public-hospital equipment, research, and patient programs, providing strategic context on campaign ambition and donor cultivation.

Direct peers

• Fondation Cité-de-la-Santé: Hospital foundation serving the Laval CISSS territory with a comparable regional healthcare philanthropy mandate, owned-event fundraising portfolio, and corporate partnership strategy. Similar scale and operating model make it one of the closest structural peers in Quebec.
• Fondation Santé Gatineau: Regional Quebec healthcare foundation operating in the Outaouais CISSS territory. Similar regional scope, community-event-driven fundraising model, and corporate partnership mix; useful direct peer for benchmarking operating costs, event ROI, and corporate sponsor retention in similar-size Quebec markets.
• Fondation Santé Sud de Lanaudière: Direct counterpart healthcare foundation serving the southern half of the Lanaudière administrative region in Quebec. The two foundations co-organize the Loterie-Voyages travel lottery (each receiving $100K+ net annually), making them operational peers with comparable mandate, beneficiary base (CISSS de Lanaudière), event portfolio, and donor ecosystem.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital Pierre-Boucher: Quebec regional hospital foundation operating in the CISSS de la Montérégie-Est territory. Similar scope (community healthcare philanthropy, event-based fundraising, dedicated funds) and similar size category, providing a useful operational benchmark for a small Quebec regional foundation team.
• Fondation de l'Hôpital Charles-LeMoyne: Regional Quebec hospital foundation serving the Montérégie CISSS territory with a comparable mandate (funding equipment, care environment, and patient wellness beyond public budgets). Operates a similar event-and-campaign fundraising model and faces analogous geographic concentration and corporate partnership dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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