Our Services
Turning vision into funded, sustainable reality.
At Community Based Consulting (CBC), we offer a full spectrum of development services to help nonprofits, municipalities, and community organizations grow their impact. Our approach is rooted in equity, lived experience, and a belief in community-led transformation.
Grants Lifecycle Management
Capital Campaign Development
We manage the entire grant process so you can focus on your mission. From strategic prospecting and competitive proposal writing to compliance, reporting, and stewardship, we ensure funding success is sustained year after year. Our work builds lasting funder relationships and delivers measurable results—helping you secure the resources to thrive.
Major projects require major strategy. We lead capital campaigns from concept to completion, aligning your vision with realistic funding plans and powerful community engagement. From campaign design and donor cultivation to oversight and launch, we help ensure your project is delivered on time, on budget, and with the support it deserves.
Project & Program Management
From vision to execution, we provide hands-on leadership to ensure your projects succeed. We coordinate timelines, budgets, and stakeholders, navigate regulatory requirements, and oversee day-to-day implementation. Whether managing a capital build, community initiative, or multi-partner program, CBC ensures your goals are met with precision, transparency, and measurable impact.
Additional Services
Land Use & Regulatory Support: CUPs, zoning, permitting, and agency coordination.
Master Planning: Developing visionary, actionable master plans that integrate community needs, funding strategies, and realistic timelines.
Community Impact Design: Outreach, program design, PR campaigns, and event planning.
PR & Marketing Campaigns: Creating compelling narratives, targeted outreach, and media strategies that amplify your mission and engage your audience.
Fundraising & Donor Stewardship: Donor systems, event fundraising, and corporate outreach.
Partnerships & Networking: Leveraging our network to expand your reach and resources.
Why Work With CBC?
Proven ROI: Delivering measurable funding and impact outcomes.
Values-Driven: Every project centers equity, belonging, and sustainability.
Comprehensive Support: We are your integrated development team.
Your mission is our mission. Let’s create lasting change—together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Our organization is small and budgets are tight. Is CBC only for big nonprofits?
A: We specialize in helping small to mid-sized organizations with limited capacity – that’s exactly who benefits most. Our clients range from grassroots nonprofits with a $50K budget up to municipal districts at $10M. If you’re mission-driven and ready to invest in long-term solutions (not just band-aids), we’re a fit. We tailor engagements to your scale and work within your budget. The goal is to secure far more funding than our fee, so the partnership pays for itself. Even if you’ve never hired a consultant, we’ll guide you through a comfortable, transparent process.
Q: How is CBC different from other consultants or hiring a grant writer?
A: In one word: comprehensive. Most consultants focus on one slice – just grant writing or just strategic plans – and then they’re out. We become an integrated part of your team, addressing the full puzzle: funding, planning, execution, and capacity-building. Think of it like getting a fractional Development Director plus a Planning Officer plus a Project Manager all in one. We also operate with a community-led philosophy – meaning your staff and stakeholders are co-creators. (No one knows your community’s needs better than you, and we honor that.) Finally, we measure our success by your results. We stay by your side, adjusting and pushing until you reach the outcomes that matter – whether that’s a dollar goal, a build completion, or a program launch. It’s a partnership, not a transaction.
Q: What kind of results can we expect – honestly?
A: We’re proud of our track record: typically a huge return on investment within the first year for clients. For example, if a client engages us for a year of fund development support, they often see grants and funding wins totaling nearly double that investment (often much more). We’ve had organizations go from stalled projects to shovels in the ground within months, and from budget shortfalls to surplus. That said, we’ll never promise pie-in-the-sky numbers to win you over. In your free consultation, we’ll discuss realistic targets based on your situation. Our commitment is that we treat your mission like our own – working diligently to deliver tangible value. And because we build capacity as we go, the benefits continue to compound long after our engagement.