Pro bono corporate, university, and individual leadership partners provide significant expertise in the areas of strategic planning, marketing, website development, IT, program evaluation, legal, risk management, and fundraising.  These partners are committed to excellence and ensure that we maximize program impact while continuing to minimize per-student costs and establish a model that is sustainable and replicable.

Strategy & Business Planning

* The Fuqua School of Business
* The Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE)
* The Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE)
* Duke Corporate Education
* Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership
* Duke University Men's Basketball
* Strengthening Families Coalition of Durham

Performance Measurement:

* Research Triangle Institute International (RTI)

Marketing & Communications:

* MCKINNEY
* Crossroads Media
* The Worx Group
* Chase Olivieri Photography
* Ignite Social Media

Legal:

* Duke Law Community Enterprise Clinic
* Walker, Lambe, Rhudy & Costley, P.L.L.C.

Risk Management:

* The Redwoods Group

IT and Business Equipment

* Incentric Solutions, Inc.
* IKON Business Solutions
* IBM

Expert Delivery Partners & Advisors:

* Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)
* College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
* Duke University's Talent Identification Program (gifted)
* Student U (middle school summer bridge)
* Shodor (computer skills)
* Learning Together (MENTOR affiliate)
* Strengthening Families Coalition of Durham

Volunteer Sources:

Duke University, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, NC School of Science & Math, Durham Academy, Duke University Athletic Association, Duke Women's and Men's Basketball, DukeEngage