Dedication to Community

What Dedication to Community does

Dedication to Community (D2C) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, that delivers experience-informed workshop-based training programs to bridge divides between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve, with ancillary programming in higher education and the military. The organization runs a portfolio of six core programs: 'Serving in the 21st Century' (facilitated dialogue between officers and community members), 'Traffic Stop Safety' (encounter-preparedness training), 'Educating Student-Athletes for Unity & ACTION' (campus-based leadership and justice programming), 'Aspire to Serve' (youth law-enforcement recruitment pipeline funded by the NBA Foundation), 'ACTION & Awareness Forums' (K-12 conversations pairing students with officers), and 'Breaking Barriers - Building Teams' (military joint-force teamwork training). D2C extends its reach through the annual Community Trust National Symposium, the William F. Plunkett Ambassador Program, the D2C Justice Institute at University of Mount St. Vincent (launched January 2026), and its founder's book 'Survival Guide: How NOT to get KILLED by the POLICE'. Teacher-faculty is composed almost entirely of former FBI agents, federal prosecutors, retired police chiefs, and federal law enforcement instructors.

D2C's business model is a hybrid of fee-for-service training, foundation grants, individual donations, and merchandise sales. Revenue is generated through negotiated training engagements with law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations; tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle, credit card, and bank transfer; foundation and corporate grants (notably the NBA Foundation underwriting Aspire to Serve and Florida Blue underwriting the Miami Heat-D2C expansion); $500-per-attendee symposium registration fees; and branded merchandise including apparel and the founder's book. Go-to-market is direct enterprise-style sales to police departments, colleges, universities, and community organizations, with flagship partnerships (Miami Heat, NBA Foundation, University of Mount St. Vincent) serving as distribution anchors. The organization reports serving 43 law enforcement agencies, 41 colleges/universities/high schools, 145 communities, and 8,000+ officers educated, with 50,000+ lives impacted cumulatively.

Name

Dedication to Community

Legal name

Dedication To Community

Website

https://dedicationtocommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dedication to Community is a Charlotte-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that delivers facilitator-led workshops, forums, and training programs to law enforcement agencies, colleges and universities, and community organizations to improve relationships between officers and the communities they serve.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education and Law Enforcement Training Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAI

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Community relations workshops
• Restorative justice education
• Youth engagement programs
• Nonprofit training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Training Fees: D2C generates revenue through fee-for-service training engagements with law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations. Training programs cover areas such as traffic stop safety, community relations, youth engagement, and leadership development.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID# 84-1824706), D2C accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations. Donations can be made through PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer, credit card, and Zelle.
3. Symposium Registration: The annual Community Trust National Symposium generates revenue through participant registration fees ($500 per attendee in 2026).
4. Grants and Foundation Funding: D2C receives funding support from foundations and corporate partners including the NBA Foundation for specific initiatives like the Aspire to Serve youth program.
5. Merchandise Sales: D2C sells branded merchandise including the Survival Guide book and D2C apparel through its online storefront.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dedication to Community (D2C) is a national nonprofit that delivers transformative skill-building workshops, storytelling-based forums, and community events to build relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Its core offerings include the Serving in the 21st Century education sessions, Traffic Stop Safety training, student-athlete leadership programs, the Aspire to Serve youth initiative, ACTION & Awareness Forums, and the Breaking Barriers - Building Teams (B3T) program for military personnel.

Product overview

Dedication to Community (D2C) is a national nonprofit offering a portfolio of community education and relationship-building programs focused on bridging divides between law enforcement and the communities they serve. The core offerings include: 'Serving in the 21st Century' education sessions, the 'Traffic Stop Safety' program, student-athlete programs, 'Aspire To Serve' youth initiatives, ACTION & Awareness Forums, and the 'Breaking Barriers - Building Teams (B3T)' program for military personnel. Supporting offerings include the William F. Plunkett Ambassador Program for volunteer advocates, the annual Community Trust National Symposium for law enforcement leadership, the D2C Justice Institute at University of Mount St. Vincent for academic and professional development, Bridge Magazine as a publication resource, and the Survival Guide book by the founder. These programs collectively serve the mission of reducing violence, healing divides, and empowering communities through transformative skill-building workshops, forums, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The D2C Justice Institute at University of Mount St. Vincent: A dynamic hub for education, restorative practices, and community engagement housed at University of Mount Saint Vincent, focused on transforming systems and empowering leaders by advancing justice through education, strategy, and collective action.
• William F. Plunkett Ambassador Program

Products and services

• Serving in the 21st Century Education sessions assisting officers and community members to connect around the shared goal of protecting life through open, honest, and emotional conversations about issues impacting them and solutions. Delivered to police departments, sheriff's offices, and community organizations nationwide.
• Traffic Stop Safety Program Program designed to help drivers and law enforcement officers get through traffic stops safely by teaching the importance of approaching traffic encounters with knowledge and heightened awareness.
• Educating Student-Athletes for Unity & ACTION Student-athlete focused program engaging the next generation of leaders in proactive discussions and skills-building centered on justice, relationship-building, and goal attainment. Delivered at colleges, universities, and high schools.
• Aspire To Serve Initiative designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders by introducing young people to diverse career opportunities within law enforcement, supporting underrepresented communities and addressing recruitment needs.
• ACTION & Awareness Forums Forums bringing students and law enforcement together for real, honest conversations about trust, understanding, and working together, teaching practical skills for navigating interactions from elementary through high school.
• Breaking Barriers - Building Teams (B3T) Initiative tailored to help members of the Joint Force navigate complexities of teamwork and collaboration through open conversations, empowering participants with skills for smoother communication and cooperation.
• Community Trust National Symposium Annual national symposium bringing law enforcement leaders together to explore service-oriented leadership, tackle critical issues in law enforcement, and strengthen community trust. Registration fee $500 per attendee.
• William F. Plunkett Ambassador Program Program enlisting passionate individuals to advocate for D2C initiatives, gain skills in fostering meaningful relationships, and represent D2C in various settings including schools, cities, and agencies.
• D2C Justice Institute at University of Mount St. Vincent Dynamic hub for education, restorative practices, and community engagement housed at University of Mount St. Vincent, advancing justice through education, strategy, and collective action.
• Survival Guide: How NOT to get KILLED by the POLICE Book by M. Quentin Williams released to help mend fragmented relationships between law enforcement and the public they serve and protect, sold as branded merchandise through the online storefront.
• Bridge Magazine Publication by D2C covering topics related to community engagement, justice, and relationship-building between law enforcement and communities, available in digital format.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ lives positively impacted
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• NBA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with NBA Foundation and Miami HEAT to launch D2C's Aspire to Serve youth initiative, inspiring and preparing next generation of law enforcement leaders.
• Miami Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2022Longstanding training partnership expanded to educate entire department on building relationships with community members. Featured in Miami Police Department annual report (2022).
• Miami HeatflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2020Flagship partnership since September 2020, originally pilot program for 75 officers that expanded to train entire Miami Police Department. Collaborative programming recognized with NBA Values of the Game Award. Includes basketball donations from Wilson for officers to use in community youth engagement.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSymposium host partner for Community Trust National Symposium 2026. Collaborator on Bigs In Blue program connecting law enforcement with youth through mentorship.
• Florida BluesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner underwriting costs of Miami Heat-D2C programming expansion to train entire Miami Police Department.
• University of Mount St. VincentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouses The D2C Justice Institute (TDJI), a hub for education, restorative practices, and community engagement. Launched January 2026 in partnership with UMSV.
• Boston College AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership launched in March 2021 for staff and student-athlete programming focused on justice, relationship-building, and leadership.
• Penn State AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for staff and student-athlete programming on leadership and community engagement.
• South Carolina State University AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletics department partnership for student-athlete education and programming on justice and relationship building.
• 21st Century Research & Evaluations, Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by Dr. Randy Nelson alongside M. Quentin Williams. Co-founder of Community Trust National Symposium.
• UKGsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner contributing to South Florida programming expansion alongside D2C and Miami Heat.
• WilsonsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial basketball of NBA donated 1,000 basketballs to equip Miami officers with basketballs for community youth engagement.
• PepsisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting South Florida programming expansion.
• Kirk TriplettsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional golfer and D2C Ambassador using platform to lead discussions on law enforcement-community relations in golf world.
• Waltham (MA) Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced engagement workshops in collaboration with D2C for community trust-building and police-public relationship improvement.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Police Foundation: Nonprofit focused on police innovation, research, and community trust-building programming. Comparable in serving the law enforcement improvement ecosystem through training, convenings, and applied research rather than direct advocacy.
• National Network for Safe Communities: Operated out of Yale, NNSC advances group violence intervention and police-community partnership models. Comparable in mission and methodology (relationship-based, training-driven interventions with law enforcement) to D2C's community trust programming.
• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): PERF is a nonprofit police research and policy organization that conducts training, research, and executive-level programming for law enforcement leaders. Highly comparable to D2C's symposium and leadership development offerings, though broader in scope and less focused on community dialogue.
• National Policing Institute: National Policing Institute (formerly COPS Office-affiliated) funds research and delivers training and technical assistance to law enforcement on community trust, use of force, and officer wellness. Directly comparable to D2C's training portfolio and federal-policing intersection.
• Cure Violence Global: Cure Violence treats violence as a public health issue and trains community interrupters and responders, mirroring D2C's community-relations and de-escalation approach. Comparable target population (high-risk youth and communities) and skills-based methodology.

Broad incumbents

• Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights: RFK Human Rights runs training and advocacy programs on racial justice, civil rights, and policing reform. Broader scope than D2C but overlaps significantly on law enforcement-community dialogue and justice education programming.
• Anti-Defamation League (ADL): ADL operates a well-known law enforcement training and education program (A World of Difference Institute) on bias, hate, and community relations. Comparable curriculum focus and law enforcement customer base, but as part of a much larger civil rights portfolio.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): IACP is the largest professional association for police leadership globally and offers training, conferences, and policy resources that overlap with D2C's symposium and executive-level programming for law enforcement.

Emerging players

• Teaching for Change: Education-focused nonprofit delivering justice-centered classroom and student programming, including civic education for youth. Comparable educational/youth-facing delivery model to D2C's student-athlete and ACTION Forums work.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: BBBS operates the Bigs in Blue mentoring program connecting law enforcement with youth, which D2C explicitly partners with on symposium and program delivery. Comparable youth-law enforcement relationship-building focus and nonprofit model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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