Resources for Board Members

Board Member Resources – El Paso Giving Day

Board members are some of the most valuable players in a nonprofit’s El Paso Giving Day campaign. Your voice, credibility, and network can help your organization expand its reach, inspire new donors, and achieve its fundraising goal.

This page is your one-stop shop for tools, templates, and tips to make participating easy and impactful. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours to give, you’ll find everything you need to make a difference.

What You’ll Find Here

📋 Board Member Playbook Step-by-step guide with tips, checklists, and strategies for making the biggest impact during El Paso Giving Day.

💬 Sample Messaging Email templates, social media posts, talking points, and a 15-second video script you can customize and share with your network.

📅 Timeline & Checklist A week-by-week action plan from September through El Paso Giving Day on October 16.

🎯 Ways to Participate From making a personal donation to sharing the campaign link, these high-impact actions will help your nonprofit score big.

📄 Talking Points & Impact Statements Quick, powerful ways to explain your nonprofit’s mission and the difference donations make.

How to Get Started

Download the Board Member Playbook – Keep it handy for quick reference.

Choose Your Actions – Decide which ways to participate work best for you.

Mark Your Calendar – Early Giving starts October 9, and the big day is October 16.

Engage Your Network – Share your nonprofit’s story, impact, and giving link.

Celebrate & Thank Donors – Every gift matters, and your gratitude inspires more giving.

Why Your Role Matters

When board members are actively involved, campaigns raise more, reach more people, and create lasting community impact. Your participation sends a clear message: this cause is worth investing in.

Let’s work together to make this El Paso Giving Day the most successful yet—for your nonprofit, and for the Paso del Norte region.