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W8CED THINK TANK
Consulting & Training Services
Empowering Communities. Equipping Changemakers.
W8CED’s consulting and training services are designed to build leadership capacity and organizational readiness across sectors. We partner with nonprofits, companies, anchor institutions, and government agencies to equip leaders at every level with the tools to foster equitable, community-rooted development.
What We Offer
Community-Centered Consulting
We co-design strategies with our partners that reflect the lived experiences, wisdom, and aspirations of the communities they serve. Our approach prioritizes:
- Bottom-up planning processes
- Institutional and organizational alignment with community priorities
- Leadership development for long-term impact
- Cross-sector integration with measurable outcomes
Strategic Training Programs
Drawing from our Community Economic Development (CED) Curriculum, we offer immersive training experiences that prepare stakeholders to lead and sustain transformation. Participants gain:
- Principles and history of community-led development
- Tools for wealth-building, advocacy, and systems change
- Leadership development for frontline staff, executives, and boards
- Frameworks for sustainability, accountability, and resilience
How It Works
Step 1: Discovery & Alignment
We begin with a listening process, understanding your mission, community context, and organizational goals. We work with your team to align values and identify leadership and development priorities.
Step 2: Collaborative Design
We co-develop a customized plan for your consulting or training engagement. Whether you need technical assistance, workshop facilitation, or a multi-week leadership program, our process is tailored to your objectives.
Step 3: Engagement & Implementation
Through immersive learning experiences and strategic advising, we deliver dynamic engagements from leadership labs and capacity-building workshops to strategic advising using our tested W8CED frameworks.
Step 4: Sustainability & Follow-Through
Post-engagement, we offer support for integration, building accountability structures, and connecting partners to a growing network of community economic development practitioners and leaders.
Key Benefits
Tailored for Impact:
Designed to meet your organization's unique needs and the specific conditions of your community.
Leadership-First Focus:
Build the internal leadership capacity necessary for authentic, community-rooted work.
Bridge Building:
Strengthens collaboration between institutions and communities.
Sustainable Results:
Focused on capacity, leadership development, and long-term transformation.
Who It's For
- Local nonprofits and grassroots organizations
- Municipal and regional governments
- Philanthropic institutions seeking community-aligned strategies
- Anchor institutions (health, education, and housing)
- Emerging and established community leaders
Let’s Build Together
We believe every community holds the keys to its own transformation. Our role is to amplify, support, and catalyze that potential.