A first step with dignity.
Keep the initial application simple. Move personal case-management questions into a later, more thoughtful conversation.
RBCA CDC / A WEBSITE & TEAM PLATFORM PROPOSAL
A public story worthy of the work. A practical system for the people behind it.

01 / THE CONVERSATION IS THE BLUEPRINT
On October 2, you described a team doing deeply personal work. The website should make that work easier to find, easier to support and easier to manage.
“It’s simple
for a reason.”Kamber CaulkinsOctober 2, 2026 conversation
Keep the initial application simple. Move personal case-management questions into a later, more thoughtful conversation.
Find the profile, preparation and next action together, with a printable summary when the team needs one.
Help people stay engaged during the weeks before a cohort begins. Keep employer introductions in CDC hands.
02 / THE DAY GETS EASIER HERE
You already know how to build trust.
The proposed Team Platform gives that work a simpler home.
First contact
Start with contact information and the essentials. Save progress. Ask the deeper questions once there is a relationship.
A first step that respects the person.Before Wednesday
Maria sets the available intake times. Participants choose from those times, with a staff-assisted route when they need help.
Less phone coordination. The same human support.Your team decides what is available.
At the conversation
Adrian and Libby open one profile, review approved case-prep answers and focus the appointment on readiness and support.
One useful record. A more personal conversation.Sample participant
A useful summary, on screen or on paper.
Until class begins
A consent-based weekly email sequence keeps the start date and useful resources close. A follow-up queue tells staff who needs a personal touch.
Technology supports the relationship.Proposed Team Platform workflow · Illustrative sample, no appointments or messages are sent.

For MariaAvailability and intake, together.

For AdrianReadiness, follow-up and referrals.

For LibbyContext before the conversation.
03 / A STORY PEOPLE CAN SEE THEMSELVES IN
Real graduates. Your people. Your program.
Six connected pages built around the questions visitors actually have.

LET THE WORK SPEAK
Approved graduate stories, current outcomes, visible partners and a connected donation checkout give supporters a clear way to act.


CDC education and supporter relationships shown in the current content.

04 / THE INVESTMENT
Each option builds on the one before it. Start with the work that matters most today, with room to expand later.
Make the mission visible.
A beautiful public home and a clear first step into the program.
Scheduling and follow-up stay with the team’s existing process.
Make the everyday easier.
The website plus the daily tools your team asked for.
The strongest fit for the intake, engagement and hiring workflow.
Tell the story. Grow the reach.
Your team platform, original films and a search strategy to reach more participants, employers and supporters.
For stronger daily operations and a stronger public presence.
The three options, production scope and next steps in a shareable, three-page PDF.
| Capability | Website Foundation | Team Platform | Connected Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six public pages, application & basic review | Included | Included | Included |
| Content updates, events & donation connection | Included | Included | Included |
| Student profiles, case-prep & printable summaries | Basic application record | Full workflow | Full workflow |
| Controlled booking & weekly email touchpoints | Existing staff process | Included | Included |
| Employer submissions & CDC-controlled referrals | Contact pathway | Included | Included |
| Restricted ID / Social Security document workflow | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Student data import | Not included | Not included | Up to 500 records |
| Cohort / placement reports & alumni resources | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Original on-site filming | Not included | Not included | One half-day, up to 4 hours |
| Mission film, marketing videos & homepage loop | Existing media placement | Existing media placement | 1 film + 3 short videos + 1 loop |
| Search visibility & measurement | Basic page metadata | Basic page metadata | Expanded SEO + GA4 / Search Console |
| Launch content plan & performance review | Not included | Not included | 30-day plan + one review |
| Guided staff sessions, recording & written guide | 1 session | 2 sessions | 3 sessions |
| Post-launch defect fixes & handover questions | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
$3,700Proposed one-time investment
$5,400Proposed one-time investment
$8,100Proposed one-time investment
All options include the six public pages, responsive layouts, existing-media placement, two consolidated review rounds, the listed training sessions and 30 days of launch support.
Hosting, domain renewal, email delivery, scheduling or payment-provider charges and ongoing care are separate. Confirm the provider costs and any care plan before agreement. No recurring service is enrolled here.
Editing covers agreed page text, stories and events, with preview and publishing. Donation work connects one CDC-owned checkout. This scope does not replace the team’s scheduling or follow-up process.
Add up to 15 agreed case-prep questions, one intake calendar with staff-controlled slots, a five-message pre-cohort email sequence, staff roles and approved employer submissions. Candidate introductions remain staff-controlled; the roster is never an employer directory.
Add restricted document collection, access history and agreed retention; one import of up to 500 approved records from a clean export; cohort and placement summaries; and a resource hub. Include the original filming, video deliverables, SEO and launch measurement described above. Historical file cleanup and bulk document migration are separately scoped.
CDC supplies approved copy, questions, dates, media permissions and provider access. Faber Works and the learning platform begin as verified resource links. Custom API work, SMS and new third-party subscriptions are separately scoped. Original filming is included in Connected Growth only; other options use existing media.
Document collection goes live only after storage, staff access, consent and retention rules are agreed and tested. IDs and Social Security records are never collected in the proposal, onboarding brief or public staff demonstration.
Prices are one-time project fees in USD for the listed scope. Final scope, payment milestones and launch dates are confirmed in the written agreement. Selecting an option saves a planning preference; it is not a signature or a payment.
05 / THE PATH FROM HERE
The meeting’s goal was momentum in Q4. We’ll confirm a realistic launch window around the selected scope, your content and your team’s availability.
Finalize the forms, fields, calendar rules and approved scope. Name the people who approve the work.
Your team approves the plan.Refine the website and complete the tools in your selected package. Review them with the people who will use them.
Your team tries the everyday tasks.Practice an application review, an update and the selected staff workflows. Receive a recorded walkthrough and a short written guide.
Your team can complete the tasks.Complete mobile, access and end-to-end checks. Launch after approval, with 30 days of defect fixes and handover questions included.
Your team authorizes launch.The six public pages, application save-and-return, private next-step lookup and authenticated application-review queue are implemented. The staff demonstration explores the broader workflow with fictional records.
Finish the content editor and donation connection, then the selected scheduling, messaging, employer, document or reporting tools. For Connected Growth, produce the films, optimize the public pages for search and configure launch measurement. Configure access and practice the real handoffs before launch.
SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE THIS
We’ll test the selected workflows with your team, using real tasks and sample records before launch.
Complete the application on a phone, return to a saved draft and understand the next step.
For Team and Growth, book only open intake times and see the participant in the shared queue.
For Team and Growth, review a profile and case-prep answers, assign a follow-up and print a summary.
For Team and Growth, approve an employer request without exposing the student roster.
THE NEXT DECISION
Start with the scope that helps your people most.
We’ll shape the final plan together.