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Catalyst Collective Group

We build equity-centered systems—with strategy and spirit.

Catalyst Collective Group is a boutique consulting firm that designs transformative business solutions for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, nonprofits, coalitions, mission-driven institutions, and corporations.
Our work is grounded in faith, informed by lived expertise, and focused on sustainable change.

Born From Experience. Built With Purpose.

Catalyst Collective Group was founded to bridge the gap between strategy and soul—between well-meaning efforts and lasting, equity-rooted impact.  We’re not just consultants—we’re community builders, systems thinkers, and people of faith who believe that transformation is possible.


Our work is grounded in:

  • Lived expertise
  • Data-informed frameworks
  • Cultural competence
  • A radical commitment to equity

    • Dr. Deidre Grim, Founder & Principal Consultant

    Dr. Deidre Grim is a nationally recognized authority on equitable business development and the visionary Founder & CEO of Catalyst Collective Group (CCG). With over two decades of experience guiding entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and institutions through transformative growth, she is a trusted strategist known for turning bold ideas into sustainable, equity-centered solutions. At CCG, Dr. Grim leads a powerhouse consultancy that catalyzes economic advancement through customized strategies in organizational development, community wealth building, strategic partnerships, and systems change. Her deep expertise spans across sectors—from healthcare to housing, food justice to finance—making her a sought-after guru in designing, funding, and scaling mission-driven initiatives that close gaps and unlock collective prosperity. 
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    ​“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb 
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    ​This guiding belief is at the heart of Dr. Grim’s approach—rooted in collaboration, powered by equity, and committed to generational impact.

    Built On Collaboration

    At Catalyst Collective Group, collaboration is not a buzzword—it’s our foundation. We believe real change happens through collective power and shared wisdom. That’s why we operate as a dynamic network of strategists, practitioners, and purpose-driven partners, united by a commitment to equity, justice, and transformational impact.

    Our team expands beyond our core staff to include community-rooted experts, culture bearers, academic researchers, nonprofit leaders, policy advocates, and entrepreneurs of color—each bringing lived experience and technical excellence to the table.

    Together, we co-design solutions that are not only innovative but culturally grounded, scalable, and sustainable. Whether we’re advising a city on equitable development, designing a grassroots leadership academy, or reimagining organizational strategy, we intentionally bring in the voices that matter most.

    We don’t just work with people—we build with intention, reciprocity, and care.

    “We believe business systems are built—not born. That means they can be restructured for equity, growth, and impact.”
    ​- Catalyst Collective Group

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