Registration is open for a three-part training series on non-profit board best practices. This series is designed for board members of nonprofit organizations in Southwest Colorado. The trainings are scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 10, Oct. 24 and Nov. 7

Registration for the full series is $60. Visit www.swcommunityfoundation.org/boardtraining to find more information and to register for the workshops. Priority registration is given to board members.

The board training series has been planned by the Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days Interim Committee, a joint effort of local nonprofit leadership focused on continuing professional development to build a stronger nonprofit community.

The committee is spearheaded by the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado.

"Through this workshop, we hope to empower nonprofit boards in becoming efficient, effective and resourceful," said Briggen Wrinkle, executive director of the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado.