Community Development Workshop
Presented in partnership with
The 2026
Community
Development
Workshop
The 2026 Community Development Workshop is a wrap!
Thank you to all our attendees, partners, presenters and sponsors.
CDW 2026 Resources
Slide decks and resources from the 2026 Community Development Workshop
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The Hidden Impact of Your To-Do List: How Everyday Actions Build Stronger Communities — By: Cenyeaa Williams
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Beyond the Ask: Building a Neighborhood Investment Ecosystem — By: Phyllis Hardwick, Community Capital Fund
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The Neighborhood Escape Room: Real Decisions. Real Community Impact — By: Brandee Collins, MOCSA
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A Practical Framework for Lasting Community Impact & Worksheet— By: Erica Taylor-Murff, Community Impact Solutions
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Community Wealth Building: Opportunities for KC — By: Dr. Heather Cameron, Washington University in St. Louis
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A Guide to Legislative Action and Advocacy — By: Makenna Nickens, MO Coalition for the Environment
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Passing the Torch Neighborhood Leadership Transition — By: Center for Neighborhoods
Turning Ideas Into Action: Inside the 2026 Community Development Workshop
More than 125 KC neighborhood leaders gathered at the 14th annual Community Development Workshop for practical tools to build stronger communities.
A Decade-plus of Neighborhood Leadership
Each fall, Community Capital Fund hosts the Community Development Workshop (CDW)—Kansas City’s premier gathering for grassroots leaders, neighborhood organizations, small business owners, nonprofits, and residents.
Since 2013, CDW has brought together hundreds of changemakers to share knowledge, build connections, and strengthen our communities. This no-cost, inclusive event continues to showcase the beauty, ingenuity, and leadership thriving in Kansas City neighborhoods.
