cap•i•tal (n): a measure of the assets available to build a business. In general, companies with access to working capital will be more successful since they can expand and improve their operations.

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“The most important work of any board is to create and re-create the reason for the
organization’s existence [and ensure sufficient resources to realize that vision].
The only…reason for an organization to exist is the production of worthwhile results
that…meet human needs.”
– John Carver Boards That Make a Difference

Number One: Build your Case:

How will you change lives/save lives?
How much do you hope to raise?

Willy Sutton was a depression-era bank robber. He was wanted for robberies in New York, New Orleans, and Miami. After his capture on March 9, 1950, a reporter asked him why he robbed banks. “Because that’s where the money is,” he replied. Aside from his lack of moral justification, his reasoning was sound. Go were the money is.