Regional Access Project Foundation, Inc.

Facilities Committee Meeting
2025-06-30 10:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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Financial Wellness for Nonprofit Leaders
2025-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Nonprofit Leadership Development Series – Session Two: Financial Wellness for Nonprofit Leaders
How equipped do you feel to manage your nonprofit’s finances with confidence?
As a nonprofit leader, you know that strong financial management is important to your organization’s success. To support you in this critical role, our free hybrid workshop offers insights and tools to help you:

Manage multiple funding streams effectively
Deliver clear, smart financial reports that Boards and funders expect
Understand your role in financial oversight and what pitfalls to avoid
Build a strong partnership with your finance staff without micromanaging

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​This workshop is perfect for executive directors, senior nonprofit leaders, development and program managers handling multiple funding sources, board members seeking to better understand financial reports, and finance staff aiming to improve collaboration with leadership.

Register to attend in person: https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/fyGdzAhrxDlF
Register to participate via Zoom: https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/yGm03pio5uCp

Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Time: 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM – Presentation, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Group Engagement/Practical Support
Location: NPO Centric Community Resource Center, 41-550 Eclectic St, Palm Desert, CA 92260 | Cost: Free to register
For Questions, contact NPO Centric at NPOCentric@rapfoundation.org or call (760) 674-9992

Facilities Committee Meeting
2025-06-25 10:30 - 11:30
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Call-In: 16699006833 Meeting ID: 843 7853 1544

This meeting will be conducted in-person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings: “just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Board Meeting
2025-06-25 09:00 - 11:00
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Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID:857 2025 7133

Coffee With...
2025-06-18 08:30 - 22:00 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Preparing for the Ask: How to Become “Grant Ready”
Stop chasing dollars and start building real funding success. Learn how to align with funders without reinventing your mission, get your organization grant-ready year-round, and build trust through transparency. This workshop gives you the tools and mindset to approach grant writing the right way.
Whether you’re brand new to grants or ready to level up your approach, this session will give you the tools and insights you need to compete for funding with confidence.
Key Takeaways:

Grant Writing 101
What it means to be organizationally grant-ready
How to find the right funders to support your work

Meet the Expert: Crystal brings extensive experience in securing grants from public, private, and corporate funders, with a strategic focus on aligning proposals to each funder’s priorities. Her approach emphasizes the importance of preparation, transparency, and mission-driven funding—key principles that increase long-term grant success. In addition to her professional expertise, Crystal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management from CSU Dominguez Hills.

Register to attend in person: https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/TQOkpPq4ZcoQ
Register to participate via Zoom: https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/JGiCqSE2j5dT

Date: Wednesday, June 18 | Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Location: NPO Centric Resource Center, 41550 Eclectic St, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Cost: Free for members | $10 for non-members

For Questions, contact NPO Centric at NPOCentric@rapfoundation.org or call (760) 674-9992

Grants Review Committee Meeting - June 16,2025
2025-06-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Grants Review Committee Agenda
Monday, June 16, 2025, 1:00 PM Pacific Time
RAP Foundation, 41-550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Join Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84008014372
Call In: 1 669 900 6833 / Meeting ID: 840 0801 4372
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RAP Finance Committee Meeting
2025-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION
FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
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11:00am or immediately following the Executive Committee meeting
41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260

Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81472774250
Call-In: 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 814 7277 4250

Join Zoom Meeting: This meeting will be conducted in-person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings: “just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-06-16 09:00 - 10:00
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Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 834 9264 2318

UCR Certificate in Nonprofit Management Graduation Reception
2025-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | UCR Palm Desert Campus, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA, 92211, United States
On Friday, June 13, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, we will host a reception at the UC Riverside Palm Desert campus to honor the graduates of the UCR Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management program. These individuals, ranging from executive directors to senior nonprofit professionals, have spent 35 weeks deepening their knowledge and strengthening their leadership in service to our communities.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED

Notice of cancellation of the June 11, 2025 Governance Committee Meeting
2025-06-11 08:00
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NPO Centric Special Committee Meeting
2025-06-02 13:00 - 15:00 | NPO Centric Community Resource Center, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference. Join Zoom Meeting Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85825471845
Call-In: (669) 444 9171 Meeting ID: 858 2547 1845
This meeting will be conducted in person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings:
“just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Board Meeting
2025-05-28 09:00 - 11:00
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Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID:826 5808 2224

Facilities Committee Meeting
2025-05-28 08:30 - 09:00
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Call-In: 16699006833 Meeting ID: 813 4388 6460
This meeting will be conducted in-person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings: “just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Grants Review Committee Meeting - May 19, 2025
2025-05-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Grants Review Committee Agenda
Monday, May 19, 2025, 1:00 PM Pacific Time
RAP Foundation, 41-550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Join Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84008014372
Call In: 1 669 900 6833 / Meeting ID: 840 0801 4372
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RAP Finance Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION
FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Click here to view agenda with attachments
11:00am or immediately following the Executive Committee meeting
41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260

Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88477701707
Call-In: 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 884 7770 1707

Join Zoom Meeting: This meeting will be conducted in-person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings: “just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-05-19 09:00 - 10:00
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Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82783965506

Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 827 8396 5506

Facilities Committee Meeting
2025-04-23 10:30 - 11:30
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88071847510
Call-In: 16699006833 Meeting ID: 880 7184 7510
This meeting will be conducted in-person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings: “just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Leadership Academy
2025-04-23 09:30 - 15:30 | Fairmount Park – Stewarts Boathouse, 2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Leadership Academy: Through the Lens of Equity
Did you know that trust is one of the most vital forms of capital a leader has in today’s world? Trust is the belief in someone’s abilities, honesty, and character. While trust is key in personal relationships, research shows it’s also the foundation of successful organizations.
Workshop Highlights:

Leadership Skill Building: Discover the power of self-awareness, purpose, and connectedness in leadership.
Advancing Equity in the Workplace: Explore the underlying cultural norms that shape work environments, highlighting the importance of fostering equity, inclusion, and a supportive atmosphere for all employees.
Financial Planning for Nonprofits: Learn how to manage nonprofit finances, from budgeting to compliance, and gain tools to ensure your organization’s financial health and sustainability.
Business Planning: Set strategic goals to align funding, operations, and leadership for your organization’s sustainability.
Roundtable Discussions: Engage in reflective dialogue and share perspectives on leadership and equity in a collaborative setting.

REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM | Location: Fairmount Park – Stewarts Boathouse, 2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside, CA 92501 | To register, click HERE

The workshop is offered at no cost through our partnership with Kaiser Permanente.
Lunch is included. Registration is required to attend.

Board Meeting
2025-04-23 09:00 - 11:00
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Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID:898 9067 6955

Coffee With...
2025-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 | NPO Centric Community Resource Center, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
This Coffee With… workshop will help nonprofit leaders integrate Face-to-face (F2F) engagement into their fundraising strategies by focusing on real-time, in-person conversations. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of why face-to-face interactions are crucial to the success of annual giving campaigns, along with strategies to make these connections more frequent and impactful.
Leading the session is Ray Watts, CSPG, Associate Vice President for Philanthropic Giving at Cal State University San Bernardino. He will share his extensive experience in donor engagement and face–to–face outreach. Before joining CSUSB, Ray managed the Development/Philanthropy team at Claremont McKenna College and directed all philanthropic outreach efforts. He worked closely with Trustees, the President, and the Vice President for Advancement to achieve organizational goals, making history as the first liberal arts college to surpass $1B in a single campaign. Ray also spent 17 years in philanthropic leadership at the University of Redlands, where he led two major gift campaigns and collaborated with staff and volunteers to raise over $400M.
Face–to–face fundraising is a powerful tool for building genuine connections and inspiring immediate action.
Who Should Attend:

Annual Giving professionals looking to increase donor engagement
Development officers seeking to enhance their face-to-face fundraising skills
Anyone involved in building long-term relationships with donors and prospect

REGISTER TODAY!
Event Format: Hybrid (In-person or via Zoom) | Date: Wednesday, April 16 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM | Location: NPO Centric Resource Center (RM103) | Cost: Free for members and $10 for non-members | Continental breakfast provided.

Register to attend in person HERE
Register to participate via Zoom HERE

Grants Review Committee Meeting
2025-04-15 10:00 - 14:00
Grants Review Committee Agenda
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pacific Time
RAP Foundation, 41-550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Join Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84008014372
Call In: 1 669 900 6833 / Meeting ID: 840 0801 4372
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Notice of Cancellation of the Monday, April 14, 2025 - Grants Review Committee Meeting
2025-04-14 13:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Grants Review Committee
Tuesday, April 14, 2025, 1:30 PM Pacific Time
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RAP Finance Committee Meeting
2025-04-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION
FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Click here to view agenda with attachments
11:00am or immediately following the Executive Committee meeting
41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260
188 Ámsterdam Hipódromo, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 06100 Mexico

Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89734527915
Call-In: 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 897 3452 7915

Join Zoom Meeting: This meeting will be conducted in-person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings: “just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-04-14 09:00 - 10:00
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Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82129983821

Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 821 2998 3821

Leadership Academy
2025-04-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Cathedral City Senior Center, 37171 W Buddy Rogers Ave, Cathedral City, CA, 92234, United States
Leadership Academy: Through the Lens of Equity
Did you know that trust is one of the most vital forms of capital a leader has in today’s world? Trust is the belief in someone’s abilities, honesty, and character. While trust is key in personal relationships, research shows it’s also the foundation of successful organizations.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to build trust and become a stronger leader. We’ll explore how self-awareness, purpose, and connecting with others can improve your leadership skills. We’ll also look at how workplace culture can shape the way we work and why it’s important to create an environment of equity, inclusion, and support for everyone.
Through roundtable discussions, you’ll have the opportunity to share your ideas and learn from others in a collaborative setting. We invite CEOs, Directors, and individuals in leadership roles to attend!

REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Location: Cathedral City Senior Center, 37171 W Buddy Rogers Ave, Cathedral City, CA 92234 | To register, click HERE

The workshop is offered at no cost through our partnership with Kaiser Permanente.
Lunch is included. Registration is required to attend.

Board Meeting
2025-03-26 09:00 - 11:00
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Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID:869 1425 9861

NPO Centric Committee Meeting
2025-03-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference. Join Zoom Meeting Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89072686465
Call-In: (669) 444 9171 Meeting ID: 890 7268 6465
This meeting will be conducted in person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings:
“just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”

Grants Review Committee Meeting - March 17, 2025
2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Grants Review Committee Agenda
Monday, March 17, 2025, 1:30 PM Pacific Time
RAP Foundation, 41-550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Join Zoom Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84008014372
Call In: 1 669 900 6833 / Meeting ID: 840 0801 4372
Click to view Agenda

RAP Finance Committee Meeting
2025-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION
FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
March 17, 2025, 11:00am or immediately following the Executive Committee meeting
41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260
51625 Desert Club Dr., Ste 101, La Quinta, CA 92253
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85486939210
Call-In: 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 854 8693 9210

Join Zoom Meeting: This meeting will be conducted in-person and is consistent with Governor Newsom’s Assembly Bill 2449, preserving AB 361 and adding two more options for hybrid meetings: “just cause” and “emergency circumstances.”
