This document outlines a 4-step process for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships between community-based organizations and colleges/universities: 1) Identification, where potential partners are determined by considering factors like desire to help underserved students and graduation support services; 2) Cultivation, developing the relationship through key contacts and learning about the school; 3) Execution, engaging representatives in programs and obtaining campus access funding; 4) Sustainability, maintaining communication and strategic decision-making to enhance the partnership over time.