CHC board members are tasked with governing organizations that are constantly changing and regulated by complex rules. Continuing education gives these dedicated volunteers the tools they need to understand their responsibilities, enjoy the time and effort they put into the health center, and remain committed to the mission.

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CHAMPS Board Training Resources
Other CHC-Related Board Training Resources
Online FAQs for Boards and Non-Profits
Board-Related Newsletters

Please visit the CHAMPS Other Online Board Resources page for additional training and consulting services.

CHAMPS BOARD TRAINING RESOURCES

CHAMPS provides continuing education opportunities to CHC staff and board members through live, Internet-based, and archived resources, conferences, seminars, and workshops.

CHAMPS About Community Health Centers (CHCs) Page
A description of the advantages, requirements, and expectations of being a Federally Qualified Health Center

CHAMPS CHC Terms & Acronyms Page
A list of over 200 terms and acronyms commonly used in the CHC world

CHAMPS Distance Learning Page
Distance learning resources divided into three sections: Upcoming Live CHAMPS Webcasts, Archived CHAMPS Webcasts, and Other Online Continuing Education Resources (board-appropriate resources are clearly marked)

CHAMPS Annual Conference Page
Registration information and session details; conference includes Board Training track, created in collaboration with Northwest Regional Primary Care Association (NWRPCA) and National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)

CHAMPS/NWRPCA Governance Training Module
This free module includes multiple 60-70 minute training videos addressing essential topics for health center boards of directors, including CHC 101, compliance, board optimization, strategic planning, leadership, and more. Each full-length video is also divided into, and can be viewed by, shorter topic-specific chapters.

OTHER CHC-RELATED BOARD TRAINING RESOURCES

Candid Learning
Online training and resources for health center board members
Knowledge Base: Boards

Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)
2021 Community Health Center (CHC) Governance Podcast Series
This three-part podcast series provides short, digestible introductions to some of the important parts of being a board member for a CHC. This series is not a comprehensive guide of what it means to be a CHC board member, but rather provides a quick snapshot into relevant governance topics. Each episode of the podcast comes with an accompanying handout that includes links to additional resources and a quick evaluation.

Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA)
Sample Board Education, Training and Needs Survey

Managementhelp.org
Document addressing board’s need for a variety of activities to ensure successful absorption of training topics
Why Board Training or Team Building Alone Seldom Restores Boards

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Health center governance training and technical assistance resources, including short videos and e-learning modules, publications, etc.
Health Center Governance
“Funded! Now What?” Reference Document (PDF)

National Center for Farmworker Health, Inc. (NCFH)
A toolbox that offers downloadable samples of policies, procedures, forms, and other supportive documents that can be adapted to meet health centers needs related to some requirements of the Community Health Center Program
Health Center Tool Box

ONLINE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) SITES

Foundation Center 
Frequently Asked Questions about Nonprofit Boards

Harbor Compliance
Nonprofit Board of Directors: Top 7 FAQs

National Council of Nonprofits
Frequently Asked Questions About Nonprofits

BOARD-RELATED NEWSLETTERS

Blue Avocado
Electronic Newsletter for Nonprofit Boards

Jean Block Consulting, Inc.
Newsletter and Electronic Newsletter Archive

Sumption and Wyland
Hot Topics and Recent Columns