Building Housing. Securing Resources. Strengthening Nonprofits.

Pathfinder Collective is a family-led consulting firm specializing in affordable housing development, fundraising, grant writing, and nonprofit organizational development.

We work primarily with housing authorities, affordable housing developers, shelters, and nonprofits serving people experiencing housing instability.

Our team brings hands-on experience developing affordable housing, securing public and private funding, writing competitive grants, launching nonprofit organizations, and strengthening operations.

Our Expertise

Affordable Housing Development

Supporting projects from concept and funding strategy through development, construction coordination, and long-term operations.

Fundraising & Grant Writing

Identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive grant applications, building donor relationships, and securing resources for housing, shelter, and community programs.

Nonprofit Leadership & Capacity Building

Helping organizations strengthen governance, strategic planning, partnerships, operations, and long-term financial sustainability.

Experience That Moves Projects Forward

Led by Matthew Vorderstrasse, M.A., PHM, Pathfinder Collective draws on more than 20 years of nonprofit and housing leadership experience and a track record of raising and leveraging over $100 million in community investments.

We help organizations move from vision to funding, development, and lasting impact.