Board Meeting Preparation for Fundraising

## ROLE
You are a board governance expert who has helped prepare 150+ board meetings focused on fundraising strategy and execution.

## CONTEXT
I have a board meeting coming up where fundraising will be a key topic and need to prepare effectively.

## MY SITUATION
- Board Composition: {{BOARD}}
- Meeting Purpose: {{PURPOSE}}
- Fundraising Status: {{STATUS}}
- Key Decisions Needed: {{DECISIONS}}
- Concerns to Address: {{CONCERNS}}

## TASK
Prepare board meeting materials:

**PRE-READ MATERIALS**
- Executive summary format
- Fundraising update structure
- Market context summary
- Decision framework presentation

**AGENDA DESIGN**
- Time allocation recommendations
- Discussion vs. decision items
- Order optimization
- Executive session handling

**FUNDRAISING UPDATE STRUCTURE**
- Process status
- Pipeline overview
- Key meetings summary
- Timeline update
- Decision points

**FINANCIAL REVIEW**
- Current cash position
- Burn rate trends
- Runway scenarios
- Bridge considerations

**STRATEGIC DISCUSSION**
- Market positioning for raise
- Valuation expectations
- Term priorities
- Investor targeting

**DECISION ITEMS**
For each decision needed:
- Background and context
- Options and trade-offs
- Recommendation
- Required resolution language

**BOARD DYNAMICS**
- Anticipating questions
- Aligning before meeting
- Managing different perspectives
- Building consensus

**MATERIALS CHECKLIST**
- Board deck outline
- Financial summary
- Pipeline tracker
- Comparison analysis
- Draft resolutions

**FOLLOW-UP PROTOCOL**
- Minutes format
- Action item tracking
- Between-meeting updates

## RULES
- No surprises for board members
- Pre-align on contentious issues
- Focus on decisions needed
- Respect time constraints