The number one role for the Executive Director or CEO is to raise money for the organization so it can survive and thrive.
Adam's most passionate about helping young people see that they have potential in a future.
BUILD has served over 100,000 young people since they started over 50 years ago.
BUILD works with young people by creating a mutual accountability plan:
Additionally, BUILD put on over 50 community events each year.
Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention reports the estimated cost of youth violence is more than $21 billion annually.
It costs $630 to serve one young person per year which amounts to a societal savings of about $16,000.
It costs $2,000 to serve one young person who is more heavily involved in violence which amounts to a societal savings of about $92,000.
In 2016 Adam brought up how BUILD was running low on physical space. He engaged a neighboring company to do a feasibility study. Adam and BUILD had to put together a 10 year projected budget before the board would approve the capital campaign.
Capital Campaign:
Plan to build something new, or remodel your space to add additional space. Typically, it is outside of your annual operating budget; an additional set of fundraising goals.
To turn neighborhoods around you've got to give people hope, but not just speak it; you've got to show and demonstrate tangible results of that hope.
3 steps Adam took to overcome Capital Funding:
BUILD Inc.’s podcast: https://soundcloud.com/build50thstories/
