Fundable deals don't happen by accident. They're designed.
I audit and rebuild capital stacks, strengthen developer positioning, and translate $2M–$20M community-rooted real estate projects into a capital narrative banks and impact investors appreciate.
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 Sponsor 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 capital strategy that makes fundraising and bank conversations work.
Capital Stack Audits
I diagnose what's breaking your deal — source sequencing, gap analysis, term misalignment, and readiness gaps. You get a clear picture of what needs to change before you approach a single funder.
Deal Structuring + Sequencing
I rebuild your capital stack with the right sources in the right order. CRA bank debt, CDFI lending, PRI, recoverable grants, tax credits — structured to close, not just to look complete.
Investor/Bank-Ready Narrative + Materials
I translate your project into the language funders approve. Executive summaries, capital request packages, and outreach strategy — built for underwriting committees, not pitch competitions.
Who This Is For
Developers + Sponsors
You're building $2M–$20M housing or mixed-use projects that serve communities at or below 80% AMI. You have a site, a vision, and 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 deployment targets need a system — not more one-off heroics.
- CDFIs seeking underwriting alignment for community deals
- 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.
Audit
Diagnose what's breaking the deal. I review your capital stack, sponsor positioning, site readiness, and funder alignment. You get a clear map of what's working, what's not, and what to fix first.
Design
Rebuild the stack and sequence the sources. CRA bank debt, CDFI lending, PRI, recoverable grants, tax credits — structured in the order that gets to closing, not just to a pitch deck.
Package
Build the materials that move capital. Executive summaries, capital request packages, funder outreach strategy, and the narrative that translates your project into underwriting language.
Support
Light-touch advisory through key milestones. Term sheet review, funder conversation prep, and strategic guidance as the deal moves toward closing.
Why Clients Trust This Work
20+ Years in Capital Deployment
Two decades across community outreach & engagement, community development finance, CDFI lending, and institutional capital systems. 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 Full Capital Landscape
CRA bank lending. CDFI products. Program-Related Investments. Recoverable grants. Blended capital structures. Tax credit layering. I speak the language of the seats at the table.
About Dominique Pryor-Anderson
Former CDFI senior leader. $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.
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.
3
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.
Your deal deserves a capital strategy built to close.
If you're a developer or sponsor building $2M–$20M community-rooted housing or mixed-use projects — and the capital isn't moving — let's fix the structure.
If you're a funder or institution that needs stronger deals in your pipeline and a system that deploys capital without lowering standards — let's build the infrastructure.
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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 Entry Point
Capital Stack Audit
The diagnostic that tells you exactly why your deal isn't closing — and what to fix first.
Who it's for: Developers and sponsors building $2M–$20M housing or mixed-use projects who have a deal in motion but can't get capital to commit. You've had conversations with funders. Maybe a few soft commitments. But the stack isn't closing and you're not sure why.
What You Get
- Full capital stack diagnostic — sources, sequencing, gaps, and misalignments
- Sponsor credibility and narrative assessment
- Site readiness and documentation review
- Funder alignment analysis — are you talking to the right capital?
- Written audit report with prioritized action steps
Timeline
2–3 weeks from engagement start to delivered audit report.
The Outcome
You walk away knowing exactly what's stalling the deal, which sources to pursue first, what materials you need, and how to position the project for the capital that fits. No guessing. No wasted meetings.
Strategy Build
Fundable Deal Design
I rebuild your capital stack, sequence the sources, and design the strategy that gets to closing.
Who it's for: Developers and sponsors with $2M–$20M projects who've completed an audit (or equivalent diagnostic) and need the full capital strategy built. You know what's broken — now you need it fixed.
What You Get
- Rebuilt capital stack with sources sequenced for closing
- Stakeholder map: CRA banks, CDFIs, PRI sources, recoverable grants, local and state programs
- Terms analysis and source-by-source alignment strategy
- Risk flags identified with mitigation narrative for each
- Readiness plan with documentation checklist and timeline
- Capital request package framework
The Outcome
A deal structure that funders can underwrite. Not a wish list of sources — a sequenced, defensible capital strategy with clear next steps for every dollar in the stack.
Advisory
Bank + Investor Readiness Support
Light-touch advisory through the milestones that matter most.
Who it's for: Developers and sponsors who have a structured deal and need strategic support as they move through funder conversations, term sheet negotiations, and closing preparation. You don't need a full engagement — you need a capital strategist on call.
What's Included
- Funder outreach strategy and introduction sequencing
- Materials review — executive summaries, capital request packages, presentation decks
- Term sheet interpretation support (non-legal)
- Funder conversation preparation and debrief
- Strategic guidance through key decision points
The Outcome
You show up to every funder meeting prepared, positioned, and speaking the right language. No surprises. No wasted conversations.
Not in the $2M–$20M lane yet?
If you're earlier in your development journey, these resources can help you build toward capital readiness:
- Capital Stack U — cohort-based capital education for emerging developers
- Digital tools and templates — coming soon
- CRA Bank Capital Guide — free download
The best time to learn capital strategy is before you need it.
Work With Me
I'm not a broker. I'm your capital architect.
I don't promise funding. I design fundability. There's a difference — and it matters.
Brokers chase commitments. Architects build structures. My work ensures that when you sit down with a bank, a CDFI, a foundation, or an impact fund, the deal is structured to close. The narrative is clear. The ask is precise. The risk is addressed.
You bring the project and the vision. I bring the capital strategy, the structural discipline, and the institutional fluency that turns a good idea into a funded deal.
Clear Boundaries
I don't raise capital
I design the strategy that makes capital raisable. You'll know exactly who to approach, in what order, with what materials.
I don't provide legal or tax advice
I work alongside your legal and tax team. Term sheet interpretation is strategic, not legal.
I don't do open-ended retainers
Every engagement is scoped, priced, and time-bound. You know what you're getting and when.