Antoine M. Williams

I've been the Government Official reviewing YOUR grant and the Small Business Owner writing an application for ones' own dream too .... Twenty years navigating both sides of business and community development:From inside government (from small towns and police departments → to Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency → to "MainStreets" to Global Cities like the City of Miami, Florida - Miami Downtown Development Authority to → Charlottesville, Virginia) ...... and from the Outside of it with housing developer as permit runner and plans processing advisor, and builder of programs of services and impact with social innovating and award winning Non-Governmental Organizations (Build Change), inside philanthropy (FutureMakers Coalition, $22.9M secured), and as a social entrepreneur (co-founded SHELTA and Affordable Holdings, two- tried venture I raised $800K in funding).

Now I'm building Daman Financial and Unum Collective Programme and piloting a US Community Led Land Use and Redevelopment Project Platform—a new methodology for permanent, community-led development—and I'm helping social entrepreneurs like you scale impact.

  • I know what funders want because I've been the funder.

  • I know what works because I've built it myself.

  • I know how to navigate the system because I helped design programs of services and opportunities within it.

Founder's 100 pricing: $30/week | $120/month

The Compliance-Ready Operations System™

Funders don't just want good work—they want proof of good work. This system helps you build operational infrastructure that scales: CRM setup, grant reporting frameworks, audit-ready documentation. Stop scrambling before deadlines. Build once, report forever.

The Partnership Alignment Framework™

Most partnerships fail because they're built on hope, not structure. My framework helps you identify aligned partners, design mutual benefit, and create agreements that survive stress. I've used this to align 300+ stakeholders and secure $22.9M in coalition funding.

Why working together can make the difference: I've been the government official reviewing your application AND the social entrepreneur grant-writing and securing-it. I know what funders actually want to see—and what makes them hit delete. I understand systemic issues from the inside—and I know how to build solutions that last. Besides the two abovementioned proprietary frameworks tested $30M+ in funding and 300+ stakeholder coalitions, I will be offering two new proven methods as solutions to community insecurites:

The C9 Insider Advantage (CIA) Framework™

  • The Civic-Architecture as-a-Service™ Framework—Developing Value | Building Trust Structure public-private partnerships where all stakeholders benefit and communities secure lasting agency

  • The Fundable Operations Blueprint™—Building Trust | Securing Agency Create operational infrastructure that proves impact and positions your organization for sustainable scale

  • 20+ years in government, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship, and servant leader.

  • Former Police Sergeant & First Responder → Planning & Permitting → Community Developer → Social Entrepreneur → Serial-Volunteer.

  • Secured $30M+ in public and private funding (raised and deployed) across housing, workforce development, and community resilience.

  • Managed $15M in public reinvestment at Fort Myers CRA, protecting $200M+ in private capital across 15+ redevelopment areas.

  • Led coalition of 300+ corporate and civic leaders to secure $22.9M workforce development grant, benefiting 1,700+ job seekers in Southwest Florida.

  • Co-founded two social ventures (SHELTA, Affordable Holdings), raising $800K+ in startup capital.

  • Currently managing $10M+ annual housing investments as Housing Program Manager, City of Charlottesville, Virginia.

  • Directed regional policy and partnership strategy across 8 Southern states for climate-resilient housing and equitable development.

Advisory Services

Limited "Founder's 100" pricing for my first 100 clients. Besides Weekly and Monthly Intensive Advisory Services, I also offer Project-Based Custom Pricing available, and typically includes services such as: Grant Application Support, Business Plan Development, Funding Strategy and Aquisition Support Road-mapping Hands-On Implementation and Policy and Reporting Compliance Navigation.

Weekly Advisory

$29

• One 30-min call/week
• Email/text support
• Templates & frameworks
• Choose your focus:
Grant writing
Compliance navigation
Partnership strategy
Program design

Monthly Intensive

$120

• Two 60-min sessions
• Unlimited email support
• Document reviews
(grants, budgets, proposals)
• Priority response time
• Custom strategy roadmap

Ready to Build Something That Lasts?

I'm taking on my first 100 clients at $30/week or $120/month—limited "Founder's 100" pricing that won't be available again.Whether you're a social entrepreneur stuck between idea and funding, a nonprofit ready to scale, or a community leader building solutions for housing, workforce, or civic infrastructure—let's talk.This advisory work funds my bigger mission:As my FY26 takes shape I am also building Daman Financial and Unum Collective, a new methodology for community-led development. When you work with or Fund me during this period of impact, you're not just getting advice—you're joining a movement.ABOUT FUNDING IMPACT-INVESTMENT OPPERTUNITIES:

THE SCALE OF THIS WORK DEMANDS A POWERFUL INITIAL TEAM. TO LAUNCH DAMAN FINANCIAL AND UNUM COLLECTIVE, I AM NOW IDENTIFYING MY FIRST FIVE VANGUARD INVESTORS. I'M SEEKING PARTNERS WHO RECOGNIZE THAT SOLVING THE CORE CHALLENGES OF HOUSING, FOOD, HEALTH, INCOME, AND CONNECTIVITY REQUIRES STRATEGIC CAPITAL AND DEEP BELIEF. THESE VANGUARD INVESTORS WILL BE FOUNDATIONAL TO OUR HISTORY: THEY ARE OUR IMPACT ACCELERATORS, OUR FOUNDATIONAL PARTNERS, AND OUR STRATEGIC ALLIES FOR THE LONG TERM. THIS COLLABORATION WILL DIRECTLY TRANSLATE INTO IMPACT, ENABLING THE CREATION OF UP TO FIVE NEW INTERNAL IMPACT-JOBS BY THE CLOSE OF FY26--note, I am not screaming, but I am placing emphasis on this imperative and also declaring my intentions transparently and boldly for FY26.

No pressure—Just honest conversation about yOUR goals and how we can help one another change the world!

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