Hi, we're Allison and Cathie!
With over 45 years of combined experience in nonprofits and organizations at all levels (local, statewide, regional, national, and even international), we've seen what happens when social impact organizations become healthy, thriving ecosystems; they’re not only more effective at accomplishing their purpose, but they also give their vision life by becoming the very change they wish to see in the world. In that spirit, we strive for client partnerships that represent sincere and caring efforts to do better for people and the planet, and we approach every project with a commitment to social justice and collective liberation–that’s our endgame and our guiding north star.
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We started Mindel Pelchat & Associates because, in our own experiences working within organizations, we found that we made our best contributions when we were accompanied by others. Any project, challenge, or instance of trailblazing, however small, felt more powerful with thought partners and allies, people to share the responsibilities, risks, and accomplishments, to hold us accountable to our actions and commitments, and to challenge and expand our worldviews. We believe that consulting at its best can offer that accompaniment.
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Our Services
What People Say
Cassie Lindsay, Director of Philanthropy
Aspire Living & Learning
With Allison and Cathie, complex work isn't daunting—it's doable. They bring process to navigate any challenge and tools to manage any plan, but more importantly, they bring a heart-driven approach that creates lasting value.
They are authentic, generous and bold, bringing chaos into clarity and creating spaces for collaboration, surprising insight and laughter, always. Cathie and Allison can make great things happen with the tools on hand and the people in the room.
Hilliary Orsini, Chief of Staff
Vermont Foodbank
With Cathie and Allison, you get a high performing team. They listen deeply and compassionately, offer alternative viewpoints, and push the conversation forward. Collaboration is baked into everything they do, and that’s the energy nonprofits are looking for right now. As consultants, they don’t just dip in and disappear. They understand the way the nonprofit landscape is shifting and are true partners in influencing change.
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Best of all, they make the hard work fun.