There is no one-size-fits-all approach to designing an intermediary, because each one needs to be responsive to its community’s partners, strengths, needs, and vision. There are, however clear intermediary functions and features that must be considered in the design of a quality pathways system. This resource outlines those functions and features to help intermediaries develop clarity about their identities and roles in their ecosystems, which is critical for the success of all partners and in service of transformative outcomes for young people.