Expansion financing COBS recently secured a $400K investment from The Kahlert Foundation to expand outdoor learning programming in Utah, signaling growth readiness and potential demand for partnerships, program expansion, and donor-aligned sponsorship opportunities in new markets.

Utah growth focus With active expansion in Utah, there is a clear market entry path for new program collaborations, corporate retreats, schooling partnerships and scholarship programs targeting Utah-based youth, veterans, and professionals.

Public partnerships Past and ongoing collaborations with institutions like Cottonwood Institute and Democracy Prep indicate a receptiveness to school and nonprofit partnerships for outdoor leadership, experiential education, and life-skills curricula that can be scaled or co-branded.

Diverse program offering Programs span youth to adults across high-adventure activities in multiple states, suggesting potential cross-sell opportunities with schools, youth organizations, veterans groups, and corporate clients seeking team-building and leadership development experiences.

Technology enablement Existing tech stack (Salesforce, SharePoint, Smartsheet, OneTrust, Docusign) supports CRM, operations, and compliance, enabling scalable program management and targeted outreach to potential partners, funders, and sponsors.