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Melinda (Mindy) Propst

Jani Consulting Services


Hagerstown, Maryland 21740

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Mindy Propst, the founder and principal consultant of Jani Consulting Services (Jani CS), brings over twenty-five years of programmatic and operational experience across a diverse array of nonprofit organizations, from small local entities to large national groups. Her robust educational background includes bachelor’s degrees in both public health and psychology from Johns Hopkins University, and a master’s in business administration from the New York University Stern School of Business. This unique combination of practical experience and academic excellence has equipped her with expertise in strategy development, operational efficiency, and financial management.

In her previous executive leadership roles, Mindy led significant strategic planning and implementation initiatives. Her consulting work with various nonprofits and social impact organizations has focused on comprehensive organizational assessments and the creation of detailed change management plans, policies and procedures, and training curricula. Mindy's professional mission is to help nonprofit organizations maximize their impact by providing them with the business tools and expertise needed for sustainable growth. She believes in the potential of every organization to make a positive impact in the world and strives to help them achieve this through tailored business management practices, including financial management, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Founded in 2023, Jani CS is dedicated to supporting nonprofits and social impact organizations in overcoming challenges and achieving their missions. Mindy also authors Jani’s Journal, a bi-weekly newsletter that highlights the relevance of traditional business management topics for nonprofits.