Specialized Expertise, Seamlessly Integrated
At Pinel & Associates, we are not just consultants—we are a team of specialists, brought together to provide deep expertise in funding acquisition, governance, strategic planning, and policy development for Indigenous Nations, NGOs, and conservation-focused organizations.
What sets us apart is the balance of our team: some of us are highly specialized, bringing decades of experience in specific disciplines—finance, policy, conservation governance, economic development—while others are generalists, with the rare ability to bridge these fields and ensure a cohesive, high-standard approach across all aspects of our work.
It is this combination—specialists who refine the details and generalists who see the full picture—that allows us to deliver solutions that are as precise as they are practical, as nuanced as they are actionable.
A Team Built for Impact
Our team members have spent decades in the field, securing funding, negotiating resource agreements, developing governance structures, and crafting policies that drive lasting change. Collectively, we have:
Worked with over 200 Indigenous communities across North America.
Secured 100s of millions in funding for conservation, resource management, and community programs.
Consulted global institutions such as the United Nations and policy centers like the Brookings Institution to advance sustainable governance and economic models.
Designed financial and policy frameworks that are in active use today, guiding organizations and Nations toward long-term stability.
Each consultant brings a distinct strength to the table—some of us are funding specialists who understand exactly how to access and structure financial support, while others are policy experts, crafting governance structures that ensure sustainability and self-determination.
A select few of us have the rare ability to do it all, bridging funding, governance, policy, and economic planning with equal fluency. These generalists work across projects, ensuring that our specialized expertise does not become siloed but instead weaves into a coherent, effective whole.
Tailored Solutions, Grounded in Experience
We recognize that every organization, every Nation, and every conservation effort is unique. That’s why we don’t apply template solutions. Instead, we combine technical expertise with deep cultural awareness, ensuring that the funding, policies, and governance structures we develop align with the values, priorities, and realities of the people we serve.
This approach—precision where needed, breadth where required—allows us to address challenges at every level, whether it’s:
Securing critical funding for a conservation project,
Developing policies that balance traditional resource management with modern governance, or
Structuring financial models that ensure long-term economic sustainability for Indigenous Nations and non-profits.
At the heart of our work is a belief that good governance, sustainable funding, and clear policies are not separate concerns—they are interwoven necessities.
Let’s Build Something Meaningful
If you need a team that can help secure funding, strengthen governance, or develop policies for long-term sustainability, we are ready to work alongside you.