Fundable deals don't happen by accident. They're designed.
I audit capital stacks, train the funders who review them, and build the infrastructure to connect both sides of the table.
Housing. Mixed-use. Community-serving projects. If the capital isn't moving — the problem isn't the project. It's the structure.
Why Deals Stall
Most $2M–$20M community-rooted projects don't fail because they lack merit. They fail because the capital strategy was never built to close.
Mis-Sequenced Stack
Debt before equity. Grants applied too late. Sources layered in the wrong order. The stack looks full but can't close.
Weak Developer Story
Funders don't reject projects — they reject unclear credibility. If your track record, team, or narrative doesn't land in 60 seconds, the deal stalls.
Wrong Capital Lens
Chasing LIHTC when the deal is a CRA play. Pitching impact funds with bank-ready language. Misaligned capital strategy burns time and trust.
Missing Readiness
No pro forma stress test. No site control documentation. No clear ask. Funders see risk where they should see opportunity.
What I Do
I don't chase money. I structure the strategy that makes it move.
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Developer Capital Engine (DCE)
My flagship advisory for developers building $2M–$20M housing and mixed-use projects. End-to-end capital stack strategy: audit, structure, sequence, and package. From site control to closing-ready narrative — built for the underwriting table, not the pitch competition.
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Rooted Capital Lab (RCL)
A structured intensive for CDFIs, lenders, and foundations ready to stop paper-screening and start underwriting the full picture. We rebuild intake, triage, and readiness frameworks so your capital reaches more deals — without compromising rigor. Delivered most recently for a Cleveland CDFI
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Capital Stack Audits
A diagnostic-first engagement for developers and institutions. I review your stack sequencing, gap structure, sponsor positioning, and funder alignment — and give you a clear map of what needs to change before you approach a single funder.
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Investor/Bank-Ready Narrative + Materials
Capital request packages, executive summaries, and outreach strategy — translated into the language underwriting committees actually approve.
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Capital Deployment Frameworks (Institutions)
For CDFIs, banks, foundations, and impact funds. I align your underwriting criteria, strengthen pipeline readiness, and design systems that move capital consistently without lowering standards.
Who This Is For
Developers + Sponsors
You're building $2M–$20M housing and mixed-use projects serving communities at or below 80% AMI — and workforce housing projects where capital gaps are greatest. You have a site, a vision, maybe a few conversations started — but the capital stack isn't closing. You need someone who can audit the structure, fix the sequence, and make the deal fundable.
- First-time and emerging developers scaling past $2M
- Experienced sponsors entering new markets or deal types
- Nonprofit developers structuring their first blended stack
- Community-serving projects that don't fit a single capital box
Funders + Institutions
You're a CDFI, bank, foundation, or impact fund deploying capital into community-rooted real estate. Your pipeline needs stronger deals, your team needs better frameworks, and your underwriting process needs a system — not more one-off heroics.
- CDFIs seeking structured developer readiness frameworks
- Banks looking to deploy CRA-eligible capital strategically
- Foundations exploring PRI and recoverable grant structures
- Impact funds building repeatable deployment infrastructure
The Path to a Fundable Deal
Every engagement follows a clear, repeatable structure. No ambiguity. No scope creep. Just capital strategy that moves.
For Developers — Developer Capital Engine
Audit
Diagnose what's breaking the deal. Stack sequencing, sponsor credibility, site readiness, and funder alignment.
Design
Rebuild and sequence the stack. CRA bank debt, CDFI lending, PRI, recoverable grants, (maybe) tax credits — in the order that closes.
Package
Build materials that move capital. Executive summaries, capital request packages, funder outreach strategy.
Support
Light-touch advisory through milestones. Funder conversation prep and strategic guidance to closing.
For Institutions — Rooted Capital Lab + Advisory
Audit
Review underwriting criteria, pipeline friction, and capital deployment gaps.
Design
Align capital frameworks with real-world deal flow and developer readiness realities.
Build
Develop intake, triage, and readiness systems that improve deal quality before committee review.
Advise
Strategic guidance on CRA alignment, blended capital, and deployment pacing.
Institutional Services
Three engagements. One outcome: capital that deploys with clarity.
Capital doesn't stall because it isn't available. It stalls when underwriting frameworks, pipeline expectations, and real-world deal flow are misaligned. These engagements fix that.
Flagship
Rooted Capital Lab (RCL)
Structured intensive for CDFIs, lenders, and foundations. Delivered in-person or virtually. Custom-scoped. Results include readiness frameworks, triage systems, and intake redesign. Delivered most recently for Cleveland CDFI.
Entry Point
Capital Deployment Audit
Structured review of underwriting criteria, pipeline quality, and decision bottlenecks. Written findings + debrief call.
Ongoing
Strategic Capital Advisory
CRA alignment, blended capital design, and portfolio pacing guidance. Ongoing strategic support for institutions deploying into community real estate.
Introducing GrowthCommons
The platform built for both sides of the capital conversation.
GrowthCommons is a two-sided marketplace connecting community real estate developers with mission-aligned funders — powered by the same capital logic I've used in my work.
Developers get matched to funders based on deal stage and readiness — not who they know. Funders get a curated pipeline of pre-qualified, community-rooted projects ready for review.
This isn't a directory. It's infrastructure.
Developer Services
Three offers. One outcome: a fundable deal.
Every service is designed around the same principle — capital moves when the structure is right. Whether you need a diagnostic, a full rebuild, or ongoing support, the work is precise, scoped, and built to close.
Flagship
Developer Capital Engine (DCE)
Full-cycle capital stack strategy from audit through closing-ready packaging.
Entry Point
Capital Stack Audit
Diagnostic review of your existing stack. Written findings + call. 2–3 week timeline.
Ongoing Support
Capital Alignment Advisory
Strategic guidance through active funder conversations and closing prep.
Developer Flagship
Developer Capital Engine (DCE)
Full-cycle capital stack strategy from audit through closing-ready packaging.
For:
Developers and sponsors with $2M–$20M housing or mixed-use projects. You need end-to-end capital strategy — from site control to closing-ready narrative — built for the underwriting table, not the pitch competition.
Developers and sponsors with $2M–$20M housing or mixed-use projects. You need end-to-end capital strategy — from site control to closing-ready narrative — built for the underwriting table, not the pitch competition.
What You Get:
- Complete capital stack audit and gap analysis
- Stack rebuild and source sequencing (CRA debt, CDFI, PRI, grants, tax credits)
- Investor/bank-ready narrative and materials
- Capital request packages and funder outreach strategy
- Light-touch advisory support through closing milestones
Timeline: Custom-scoped based on deal complexity
Investment: Custom pricing — schedule a discovery call
Developer Entry Point
Capital Stack Audit
The diagnostic that reveals why your deal isn't closing — and what to fix first.
For:
Developers and sponsors with a $2M–$20M project who need a clear-eyed review of their capital stack before approaching funders.
Developers and sponsors with a $2M–$20M project who need a clear-eyed review of their capital stack before approaching funders.
What You Get:
- Written audit of stack sequencing, gap structure, and sponsor positioning
- Funder alignment assessment
- Clear map of what needs to change before your next funder conversation
- 60-minute debrief call
Timeline: 2–3 weeks
Investment: Flat fee — contact for pricing
Advisory
Capital Alignment Advisory
Strategic support through the milestones that matter most.
For:
Sponsors with a structured deal who need disciplined guidance through active funder conversations, term sheet review, and closing preparation.
Sponsors with a structured deal who need disciplined guidance through active funder conversations, term sheet review, and closing preparation.
What You Get:
- Ongoing strategic advisory (monthly or milestone-based)
- Funder conversation prep and debrief
- Term sheet and commitment letter review support
- Closing milestone guidance
- Direct access for time-sensitive decisions
Timeline: Ongoing — typically 3–6 months
Investment: Monthly retainer — contact for pricing
Capital Strategy, Designed to Close
For developers: We fix the structure before you waste more meetings. Schedule a Developer Discovery Call
For institutions: We align capital frameworks with real-world deal flow. Schedule a Funder Discovery Call
Building something bigger? Get on the waitlist to be a beta tester for GrowthCommons — the platform connecting community developers with mission-aligned funders. growthcommons.co
Free Resource
The Developer's Secret Weapon: Landing Bank Capital Using CRA
Most developers overlook the single largest source of community real estate capital sitting inside every major bank. The Community Reinvestment Act isn't just a compliance requirement — it's a capital deployment mandate. This guide shows you how to use it.
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How CRA Actually Works
Cut through the jargon. Understand what banks are required to do — and how your project fits their mandate.
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Positioning Your Deal as a CRA Asset
Learn the specific criteria that make your $2M–$20M project attractive to CRA-motivated lenders.
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The Conversation Framework
Know exactly what to say, what to bring, and how to frame the ask when you sit down with a CRA officer.
Free download. No spam. Just capital strategy.
Why Clients Trust This Work
26 Years in Community Work
Two-plus decades across community outreach, CDFI lending, and institutional capital systems — including $80M+ deployed across the South. I've sat in the underwriting rooms, the investment committees, and the closing tables.
Frameworks That Move Capital Without Lowering Standards
I build systems that expand who gets funded — without compromising financial discipline. Equitable access and institutional rigor aren't opposites. They're design problems.
Fluent in the Community Capital Landscape
CRA bank lending. CDFI products. Program-Related Investments. Recoverable grants. Blended capital structures. I speak the language of the seats at the table.
About Dominique Pryor-Anderson
Former CDFI senior leader. Passionate about small scale developers and community projects. $80M+ in capital deployed across the South. Built developer pipelines, launched community land trusts, and designed underwriting frameworks adopted by institutions nationally. Today, I advise developers and funders on how to structure capital that actually closes.