Capitol Consulting Strategies, LLC

Has Evolved

After 18 years of providing bespoke strategy consulting in governmental relations, political, and non-profit management, CCS has evolved to become an innovator in civic and non-profit management technology: introducing our digital platforms to power civic and non-profit organizations' success- Capitol Non-Profit Builders^SM and The Civic Strategy System for Campaigns and Advocacy ^SM.

Civic Strategy System Lab

Driving Civic Impact Through Strategic Mastery

The Civic Strategy System Lab is a selective, high-impact program designed to equip organizations and leaders with the tools, frameworks, and insights to transform civic priorities into actionable, measurable outcomes.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI) has effectively been eliminated, federal programs such as HOME, SNAP, CDBG, LIHTC, Affordable Care Act, are in flux and in jeopardy; community-based programs are at risk; and funding priorities are shifting.

The Civic Strategy System Lab equips your leadership team with focused training, expert briefings, and proven frameworks to navigate evolving civic and policy environments. During this high-impact 5-hour workshop, your team will gain the skills and strategies needed to assess challenges, identify opportunities, and confidently act in a dynamic civic landscape.

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Driving Impact Through Strategic Mastery

The Civic Strategy System Lab is a selective, high-impact 5-hour workshop designed to provide expert briefings, hands-on training, and practical frameworks that equip your team to navigate evolving policy landscapes and make informed, confident decisions.

Why It Matters

Policy and funding disruption are reshaping every sector.

From community finance to local government, organizations are facing simultaneous shocks: CDFI closures, post-shutdown program delays, and funding uncertainty.
Your organization, community, legislative district, non-profit, or small business needs more than policy awareness — focused training, expert briefings, and proven frameworks to navigate these disruptions. The CSS Lab equips your team to assess challenges, identify opportunities, and apply strategic approaches to stay resilient and respond effectively in a rapidly changing civic and policy environment.

Driving Impact: Our Commitment to Your Organization

We partner with mission-driven organizations to turn civic priorities into actionable strategies.

Guided by our proven Civic Strategy System framework, the Lab empowers your organization to assess challenges, identify opportunities, and strengthen its capacity for impact. Participation is limited and selective to ensure alignment with our values, focus, and commitment to meaningful, high-impact engagement.

Workshop Experience Overview

Premium vs. Founder’s Lab Benefits

Features / Benefits

Premium Benefits

Access to 5-hour interactive online workshop
Expert briefings on civic and policy trends
Training on Civic Strategy System frameworks
Hands on application exercises

Founder's Circle Benefits

Premium Benefits plus the below-
Pre-strategy session group access
Additional small-group strategy breakout
Limited cohort for personalized engagement
Exclusive pricing to CSS membership

Access to 5-hour interactive online workshop
Expert briefings on civic and policy trends
Training on Civic Strategy System frameworks
Hands on application exercises
Pre-strategy session group access
Additional small-group strategy breakout
Limited cohort for personalized engagement
Exclusive pricing to CSS membership

Premium

Founder's Circle

Strategic Plan Powered by our Civic Strategy System Framework

The Civic Strategy System Lab is a hands-on, high-impact experience built around our proven Civic Strategy System frameworks — the same frameworks that guide our VIP Policy Day clients in developing comprehensive organizational plans.

While the VIP Policy Day applies these frameworks to create a customized plan for your organization, the CSS Lab focuses on equipping your team with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical application skills to develop and implement your own strategic plan.

Your team will leave with the clarity, structure, and tools to confidently assess challenges, design solutions, and lead implementation using our framework as a guide. The result: a more agile, self-sufficient leadership team capable of transforming civic priorities into measurable impact.

Who We Partner With

We partner with mission-driven organizations ready to accelerate their impact and translate strategy into action. While our methods apply across sectors, we have particular expertise supporting initiatives in affordable housing, child welfare and foster care, small business development, and community-based issues. We carefully select partners who are ready to invest in proven systems, embrace innovation, and commit to measurable results to ensure each CSS Lab participant receives maximum impact and there is a mutual alignment with objectives, priorities, and values.

CDFIs and Community Finance Leaders

The Challenge-

Closures and consolidation are reshaping community finance, threatening access to capital for underserved markets and are reshaping the CDFI ecosystem.

Our Value to You-

We help CDFI leaders identify emerging policy and funding pathways, strengthen institutional positioning, and design actionable responses to regulatory and market changes — ensuring your mission endures through disruption.

Learn how new funding trends and policy dynamics can expand your reach and deepen community investment.

Access our CDFI Civic Strategy Briefing.

Federal and State Officials

The Challenge-

Policy volatility and funding realignments demand coordinated intergovernmental strategies.

Our Value to You-

We help policy and agency leaders anticipate cascading impacts, align state and local responses, and strengthen collaboration between government and community partners — ensuring stability and responsiveness during periods of disruption.

Want to better understand how policy priorities and funding shifts can strengthen your agency’s civic impact?

Access our Federal and State Government Civic Strategy Briefing.

Local Governments and Communities

The Challenge-

Communities face both funding gaps and uncertainty about federal programs , CDFI resources, and its impact on continuity of local government services to communities.

Our Value to You-

We support local leaders in building adaptive strategies that strengthen community capacity, align local efforts with state and federal priorities, and ensure residents remain at the center of recovery and growth.

Explore how to align local initiatives with national funding and policy opportunities.

Access our Local Government and Communities Civic Strategy Briefing.

Non-Profits and Civic Organizations

The Challenge-

As public funding tightens, organizations must adapt programs and partnerships without losing sight of mission.

Our Value to You -

We help nonprofit leaders clarify their policy environment, strengthen cross-sector partnerships, and position their work for sustainable impact.

See how policy and funding changes may shape your mission outcomes — and how to position your organization for success.

Access our Nonprofit and Civic Organizations Civic Strategy Briefing.

Small Businesses and Economic Development Leaders

The Challenge-

Policy and funding volatility directly affect growth, workforce, and community resilience.

Our Value to You-

We equip business leaders with insights and strategies to navigate federal and local shifts — connecting private action to broader civic opportunity.

Understand how evolving policy and capital landscapes create new opportunities for business growth and community engagement.

Access our Small Business Civic Strategy Briefing.

Corporations

The Challenge-

Many corporations want to launch or expand philanthropic, civic, or community-based initiatives, but lack the specialized expertise to design, manage, and maximize impact.

Our Value to You-

We guide corporate leaders in developing strategic community engagement programs, aligning philanthropic goals with measurable social impact, and creating initiatives that strengthen both community outcomes and corporate reputation.

Considering or refining a community or philanthropic initiative? Discover how to design and scale civic programs with measurable impact.

Access our Corporate Civic Strategy Briefing.

Why Choose ImpacTech Systems?

30, 60, 90 day

Follow-up support

20+

Years of Experience

10+

Certifications and Awards

1 great

Support Team

Helping Clients Succeed with Quality, Innovation, Trust, and Tailored Solutions

Our Commitment

We are committed to delivering top-quality services and innovative solutions to help our clients succeed in every project. Our dedicated team brings years of experience and a passion for excellence in every aspect of our work. We believe in building strong partnerships based on trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of each client’s unique needs.

Our Leadership

Our CEO and Chief Innovator, Krystel Reid Heath, MSW brings two decades of leadership at the intersection of government, campaigns, and non-profit strategy. Today, she leads ImpacTech Systems with that same expertise—empowering our team to help organizations like yours design transformative strategies and achieve measurable impact. Her executive experience includes:

-Co-leading South Carolina’s Housing Solutions Task Force as Policy & Outreach Manager at SC Housing, securing more than $150 million in HUD CDBG-DR funding for statewide flood recovery.

-Directing presidential campaign strategy in South Carolina, managing day-to-day operations and senior staff that propelled a candidate from 4% in polling to a competitive third-place finish.

-Partnering with national organizations, including Pew Charitable Trusts and the Children’s Defense Fund, to advance child welfare reform across 12 states.

-Serving as a trusted political analyst on FOX affiliates and Adjunct Professor of policy analysis at the University of South Carolina.

Are you committed to transforming your organization's civic and legislative initiatives?

We invite you to apply for consideration.

This is a premium investment for organizations ready to turn ambition into action.

The CSS Lab delivers this high-impact experience in a focused 5-hour session — providing intensive, actionable insights and practical tools in a workshop format that complements the fully immersive, personalized VIP Policy Day experience.

Apply today to gain hands-on training, expert briefings, and proven frameworks that will equip your team to confidently assess challenges, identify opportunities, and implement strategies to strengthen your organization’s civic impact.

Please Note: While our CSS Lab provides expert briefings, hands-on training, and proven frameworks, ImpacTech Systems, LLC does not promise or guarantee any specific outcomes. Results depend on your team’s engagement with the workshop and application of the frameworks, as well as circumstances beyond our control.