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Boulder County, Colo. -- To increase the number of people
of color or individuals with low-income on boards and commissions, Boulder
County Community Action Programs has developed People Engaged in Raising Leaders (PERL). The Fall 2015 training
session begins Wednesday, Oct. 7. This training program educates individuals
from Boulder County’s diverse communities about the inner-workings of boards
and commissions. Participants learn about leadership development, communication
styles, budgeting, fundraising and more.
Those interested in civic engagement across Boulder County
are invited to register for the PERL training program. This ten-week session
will focus on connecting our communities with non-profit organizations and
commissions ready to embrace inclusion.
PERL Fall 2015 Training Program
What: Board Leadership Training
When: Wednesdays,
beginning Oct. 7 through Dec. 16 (10 sessions)
Where: Foothills United Way, 1285 Cimmaron Drive, Lafayette
People
Engaged in Raising Leaders (PERL) came about as a result of the inclusiveness work The
Community Foundation of Boulder County was doing with non-profit organizations.
Results from one of their surveys spoke to the need for more people of color to
be on Boards and Commissions, and their
Trends Report continues to identify the need. While 20% of Boulder County
residents identify as a person of color, in 2015, only 7% of those serving on a
municipal board or commission were a person of color.
The pool of people of color
and individuals with low-income interested in participating on boards and commissions is low.
The PERL program aims to change this statistic to allow more board positions to
be filled. Through increased outreach, training efforts, and collaborations,
the PERL program will help fill a niche that more authentically represents the
diversity that exists in Boulder County.
Contact Susana Lopez-Baker to register or receive more
information at slopez-baker@bouldercounty.org
or 303-441-3956.
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