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CARA delivers a tailored mix of college access supports including a field-tested curriculum, high-dosage training for student-leaders, and coaching for teachers. Their engagement targets every student (not just high-performers) and is priced to fit within the high school’s limited budget.

- Theory of Change — clarifying the population served, type of intervention, and target outcomes
- Communication Materials — to convey CARA’s unique value proposition to prospective funding partners
- Data Analysis — statistical evaluation of historical outcomes to refine programming and inform marketing efforts
- Financial Model — to monitor fundraising progress, create multiyear budget projections, and track key programmatic outcomes
- Performance Management System – establishing roles, goals, and accountability targets for staff
$305k
in unrestricted funding from Arbor Rising
815
hours of capacity-building consulting from Arbor Rising