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REALIZE Board Training for Individual Organizations

November 19, 2024

Is your organization seeking to strengthen its board of directors? With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, the United Way of El Paso County offers the REALIZE Board Training Program, designed to equip nonprofit board members with the skills they need to effectively support nonprofit organizations’ missions and community impact.

Through our Lunch and Learn Series beginning March 4 and led by BoardSource-certified trainers, the REALIZE Board Training Program provides eight targeted courses that build foundational skills and enhance board effectiveness. Participants are able to cover a range of essential topics, from Board Basics to Understanding Financial Statements and gain:

  • Practical skills and competencies to positively impact the community
  • Tools to manage board meetings, including agendas and minutes
  • Techniques for facilitating productive board discussions
  • Strategies to build a strong and collaborative relationship with CEOs
  • Knowledge of the legal and ethical roles of board members

Each course awards participants with a REALIZE Board Training Continuing Education Certificate of Completion. Training is also available to boards individually with at least eight members.

For more information or to schedule training for your organization, click here or contact Mary Aikman at realize@unitedwayelpaso.org.

PDNHF Initiative: REALIZE Board Training

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation, in partnership with the United Way of El Paso County, is ensuring the success of nonprofit organizations that serve the region’s communities. Through workshops, training and summits, the REALIZE Board Training is assuring all nonprofit boards of directors are prepared to undertake their critical responsibilities. 

Through the help of thoughtful consultants and best-practices, the REALIZE Board Training Program was designed to help good board members become even better for the benefit of non-profits and region’s health. Seven lessons ranging from Board Basics and Understanding Financial Statements are provided by Board Source certified trainers and delivered through a series of brief lunch-and-learn style sessions. The lessons are also available for board retreats or integration into a board meeting.

Individuals who participate in the training program will learn to: 

  • Acquire skills, behaviors, and competencies necessary to positively impact the population  
  • Manage board meetings (agendas, board minutes and more)
  • Facilitate board dialogue 
  • Build a strong and healthy relationship with CEOs 
  • Understand legal and ethical roles for boards 

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Foundation Staff: Michael Kelly

Additional Links

https://www.realizeboard.org/

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