Wide-format photo of a smiling UC Davis graduate in gold regalia celebrating with family members against a sunny Bay Area skyline from the cover of the Students Rising Above annual report

Students Rising Above

Nonprofit Annual Report Design

Students Rising Above exists to make sure that being the first in your family to go to college doesn’t have to mean going it alone. The organization supports first-generation students with professional advising, mentorship, financial assistance, and more—from college exploration all the way to career launch. Weiher Creative designed their 2025 annual report, translating their mission and measurable impact into a piece worthy of the students they serve.

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Annual report cover for Students Rising Above FY25, titled "Rising Together: Our Path to Vision 2035," featuring a UC Davis graduate in cap and gown celebrating with family members Students Rising Above FY2025 financials page showing $5.5 million in total revenue and $5.1 million in expenses, with donut charts breaking down revenue sources and program spending Students Rising Above annual report spread titled "Why Our Work Matters," featuring statistics on the college counselor shortage, underemployment gaps, and the organization's three-lever model: pre-college counseling, college success, and career development Students Rising Above donor recognition page listing fiscal year 2025 major donors alongside a profile of board chair Frank Troutman, AVP at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco