ACCOUNTABILITY BUILDS TRUST
Funding is only the beginning. Each funded entrepreneur will be paired with accountability support through The Learning Center, with progress documented at 3, 6 and 12 months.
AFTER THE PITCH
ACCOUNTABILITY BUILDS TRUST
Funding is only the beginning. Each funded entrepreneur will be paired with accountability support through The Learning Center, with progress documented at 3, 6 and 12 months.
3 MONTHS
Capital Deployment & Invoices
6 MONTHS
Operations & Job Benchmark
12 MONTHS
Impact Audit & Next-Stage Pipeline
WE WILL TRACK:
Transparent data verified through field visits and digital accounting logs:
How funding was used
Jobs created or retained
Business progress and key milestones
Business growth and challenges
Time and Talent contributed by supporters
THE 4 ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS
I
WHAT DID YOU NEED?
Define the exact capital need, itemized equipment costs, and operational bottlenecks.
II
WHAT DID YOU DO?
Show how the capital was deployed with verified receipts, dates, and execution logs.
III
WHAT DID YOU ACHIEVE?
Document revenue gains, inventory growth, product delivery, and customer retention.
IV
WHAT CHANGED?
Show the durable business impact on livelihoods, local wages, and community trust.
BEYOND ONE COMPETITION
BUILDING A PIPELINE OF LIBERIAN BUSINESSES.
Every business we encounter adds to what we learn. Over time, Roots & Returns can build a growing database of verified businesses, their needs and their track records creating a stronger pipeline for future backers and investment.