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Understand
Bring the information and perspectives needed for informed planning into one organized process.
A professional Canadian planning system
Why a structured community economic development process matters
Community economic development work often involves many ideas, competing priorities, limited capacity and several people who need to participate in decisions.
This professional planning system keeps the work organized in one place so your organization can move from discussion to documented priorities and accountable action without building every planning document from scratch.
It is designed for Canadian municipalities, Indigenous organizations, nonprofits, regional agencies and community development professionals working in real planning conditions.
The result: a consistent, professional planning process your team can use to make decisions, support funding discussions and keep implementation moving.
Why buyers use the system
One connected system from discussion to action
The detailed sequence, assessments and decision tools are built into the paid system. You do not have to design the process yourself.
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Decide
Use guided working documents to support clearer priorities and more consistent decisions.
03
Advance
Carry approved priorities into funding, implementation and progress reporting.
Inside the paid system
Professional working resources—not blank templates
The system contains the guided documents needed to complete the planning work. The detailed questions, assessments, scoring tools and implementation structure remain inside the paid product.
Guided planning worksheets
Professional prompts and working pages that keep the process focused and reduce blank-page work.
Decision-support resources
Structured tools that help groups examine options and document the reasoning behind priorities.
Canadian funding references
Canada-focused resources that help connect developed priorities with relevant opportunities.
Implementation records
Practical working documents for carrying decisions forward and maintaining accountability.
48Pages
274Fillable Fields
100%Canadian Context
1Connected System
Designed for Canadian planning work
Who this system is for
Use it independently or as the common framework for staff, boards, committees and community partners.
Municipalities
Indigenous Organizations
Nonprofits & Community Groups
Economic Development Offices
Regional Development Agencies
Community Futures Organizations
Boards & Planning Committees
Community Development Professionals
Choose the right access
Individual and team licences
Both options include the complete 48-page fillable planning system. Choose based on how many people will use it.
Individual Licence
$67
CAD · One-time purchase
- Licensed for one user
- Complete 48-page planning system
- 274 fillable fields
- Digital completion and print-friendly format
- Immediate delivery after purchase
Professional Team Licence
$395
CAD · One-time purchase
- Licensed for up to 10 users in one organization
- Complete 48-page planning system
- Use during internal planning sessions
- Suitable for staff, boards and committees
- Immediate delivery after purchase
Prices are listed in CAD. Gumroad processes billing in USD using the exchange rate at the time of purchase. Your financial institution may apply its own conversion rate or fees.
See inside before you buy
Download the free Community Economic Development sample
The sample includes the Community Readiness Assessment, eight scored criteria, a worked example, facilitator guidance and fillable fields.
$350K+in multi-governmental funding successfully secured through first-hand community development work
Created from first-hand experience
Built from real community economic development work
The system was developed after years of work in community economic development and tourism across Atlantic Canada, including community consultation, long-term planning and the preparation of projects for multi-governmental funding.
It was created to replace the repeated work of rebuilding planning documents, meeting tools and funding frameworks from scratch for every new initiative.
These are the tools we wished we had: one guided system that keeps the planning process organized from the first readiness discussion through implementation and reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Before you purchase
Who is the Community Economic Development Planning System for?
It is designed for Canadian municipalities, Indigenous organizations, nonprofits, regional development agencies, Community Futures organizations, economic development offices, planning committees and community development professionals.
What format will I receive?
You will receive a 48-page fillable PDF with 274 interactive fields. It can be completed digitally in a modern PDF reader or printed for planning meetings and workshops.
What is the difference between the individual and team licences?
The individual licence is for one user. The Professional Team Licence allows up to 10 people within one organization to use the system for internal planning work.
Does it include funding information?
Yes. It includes federal, provincial and Indigenous community economic development funding streams. Funding programs can change, so confirm current eligibility, deadlines and requirements directly with the funder before applying.
Is this a completed community plan?
No. It is a guided planning system that helps your community or organization develop its own evidence, priorities, projects and implementation plan. It does not replace local decision-making or professional legal, financial or regulatory advice.
How will I receive the product?
Your download will be available immediately after purchase and through the email sent to the address used at checkout.
Can I review a sample first?
Yes. The free sample includes the Community Readiness Assessment section, a worked example, facilitator notes and fillable fields.