Regional Access Project Foundation, Inc.

Board Member Boot Camp
2023-10-21 10:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | RAP Foundation, 41550 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
A Crash Course in the Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members
Only the First 25 Registrants Will Be Accepted
This step-by-step, interactive workshop is designed to give nonprofit board members a strong foundation of the what, why, and how of board governance. It’s an excellent opportunity to jumpstart your board‘s success or provide a refresher. Lunch will be provided!
You’ll learn:

Core roles and expectations
Fiduciary responsibilities
Fundraising expectations
Legal obligations

Who should attend: This training is ideal for prospective board members, existing board members, nonprofit executives, and nonprofit staff members.
Ticket Price: $49 for non-members & 50% off for members (NPO Centric members, can use this code at checkout for 50% off: NPOCentricMember)
About the Instructor: Bradley K. Ward, PCC, TICC, is a coach and consultant who spent 20 years in the nonprofit sector. He opened his practice, Brad Ward Coaching, LLC, after relocating with his husband and dogs to Palm Springs, CA, in 2014. In addition to being a credentialed coach, Mr. Ward leverages his experience to provide consulting in the areas of governance, grants management and compliance, program management, financial management, and administration. He was chosen by the nonprofit sector because of his commitment to mission and vision and served in the fields of public health, education, and the arts.
Brad is a Professional Certified Coach, credentialed through the International Coaching Federation, a Certified Values Coach, credentialed through Discover Your Values, LLC, and a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach, credentialed through Moving the Human Spirit.
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RAP Audit Committee Meeting
2023-10-23 16:00 - 17:00
AUDIT COMMITTEE AGENDA
October 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM
41550 Eclectic St. Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
To Join Zoom Meeting:
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Call-In: 16694449171 Meeting ID: 852 4263 7439
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.”

RAP Board Meeting
2023-10-25 09:00 - 11:00
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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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89802476353
Call-In: 16699006833 Meeting ID: 898 0247 6353
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.”

Mental Health Committee: October 25, 2023
2023-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Mental Health Committee Agenda
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 11:00 AM Pacific Time or immediately following the RAP Board Meeting.
RAP Foundation, 41-550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA 92260
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83433420935
Meeting ID: 834 3342 0935 Call In: (669) 900-6833 US
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Marketing for Nonprofits: How to Increase Your Brand Awareness
2023-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | RAP Foundation, 41550 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Thanks to an anonymous and generous funder, we are able to offer this limited free workshop series. SIGN UP NOW! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
Building awareness for your nonprofit and growing new members requires managing your nonprofit’s reputation with proven tactics and thoughtful strategies. This three-week step-by-step, interactive workshop will teach you how to put together a PR master plan with content development that works!
You’ll learn:

How to define target audiences and effectively manage email lists
How to grow social media channels and engagement
How to repurpose content to communicate your cause to more supporters
How to protect and promote your brand
How to cultivate positive relationships with the media to get more results

Workshop materials include:

Hands-on activities to develop your PR strategies
Best practice guides, checklists, a marketing plan, and positioning templates

About The Instructor

Workshop leader and nonprofit coach Greg Charleston has more than 30 years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, and nonprofit leadership. A former reporter and nonprofit CEO, Greg tailors sessions for participants, providing practical and on-trend information to ensure your good work will get to the people you most want and need to reach! If you have questions for Greg, please email him at greg5637@aol.com.

Contact Information for Questions:

Betty Sanchez at bsanchez@rapfoundation.org or call (760) 674-9992

Please sign up ONLY if you are able to attend all workshop sessions!
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Special Executive Committee meeting
2023-11-06 09:00 - 10:30
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
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Call-In: 1 669 444 9171 Meeting ID: 833 3910 8331
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.”

Finance Committee Meeting
2023-11-06 11:00 - 12:00
November 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. or immediately following the Executive Committee meeting
Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
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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.

Special Grants Review Committee: November 6, 2023 at 12 PM
2023-11-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Special Grants Review Committee Agenda
Monday, November 6, 2023, 12:00 PM Pacific Time
RAP Foundation, 41-550 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 Webinar Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84008014372
Webinar ID 840 0801 4372 Call In: (669) 900-6833 US
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”.
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Coffee With...
2023-11-15 08:30 - 09:30 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Overview: Join us and Stephanie Minor to discuss important information about CV Giving Day. This upcoming event is an opportunity to raise money and awareness for your nonprofit. Reserve your spot today!
CV Giving Day is a philanthropic initiative created by FirstBank, which partnered with the Desert Community Foundation and NPO Centric, a program of the Regional Access Project Foundation. Last year, over $369,000 was raised for local nonprofits. To learn more about CV Giving Day, visit: https://www.cvgivingday.org/
You’ll Learn:

Introduction to CV Giving Day 2024
Eligibility Requirements
Registration for New and Returning CV Giving Day Members
Important Dates

About the Speaker: Stephanie Minor is the founder and CEO of Success for Nonprofits, where she strengthens and advances nonprofit organizations through capacity building and technical assistance. Stephanie is an award-winning veteran fundraising professional, nonprofit executive, and strategic development coach whose proven fundraising strategies have won big grants and gifts for important and impactful nonprofit causes.
She was awarded the 2023 “Outstanding Fundraising Professional” by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Desert Communities Chapter. As a seasoned, spirited, and optimistic executive consultant, Stephanie guides nonprofits on how to create and execute winning strategies through the power of strategic campaigns and effective storytelling.

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Special NPO Centric Committee Meeting
2023-12-01 13:00 - 14:00
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of
Join Zoom Meeting
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Call-In: 1 669 444 9171 Meeting ID: 884 6044 5116
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
2023-12-04 09:00 - 10:00
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference:
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Call In: 669-444-9171 / Meeting ID: 860 0917 6264
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.”

Canceled - RAP Finance Committee Meeting
2023-12-04 11:00 - 12:00
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Grants Review Committee: December 4, 2023
2023-12-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Grants Review Committee Agenda
Monday, December 4, 2023, 1:30 PM Pacific Time
RAP Foundation, 41-550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA 92260
NEW Zoom Link (updated 12.4.2023@2:47pm)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85734220621
Call In: 1 669 900 6833 / Meeting ID: 857 3422 0621

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Special Executive Committee Meeting
2023-12-13 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: 1 669 444 9171 Meeting ID: 852 0637 2142
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.”

RAP Board Meeting
2023-12-13 09:00 - 23:00
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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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81809103097
Call-In: (669) 900-6833/ Meeting ID: 818 0910 3097
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.”

Facilities Committee Meeting
2023-12-13 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/89293014407
Call-In: 16699006833 Meeting ID: 892 9301 4407
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.”

Canceled Governance Committee Meeting
2023-12-18 09:00 - 10:00
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Special NPO Centric Committee Meeting
2023-12-18 11:00 - 11:30
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Board members must attend in person. The public may participate in person or by way of Zoom/Teleconference
to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85818323156
Call-In: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 858 1832 3156
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.”

Special Executive Committee Meeting
2023-12-20 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89710460732
Call-In: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 897 1046 0732
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.”

Nonprofit Leadership Development Workshop
2024-01-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
What’s this workshop series about? Effective leaders possess skills and abilities that propel their organizations to success. This step-by-step, interactive workshop series will provide you with tools to strengthen your ability to lead and manage organizational change. You can become a better leader for your nonprofit!
You’ll learn:

How to assess your leadership style
How to build teamwork
How to improve essential leadership skills
How to increase your ability to manage conflict and solve your nonprofit’s challenges
How to create, influence, and foster organizational change

In-Person Workshop Schedule: Thursday, January 11 & Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Bonus one-on-one session: Thursday, January 25, 2024 (arranged at your preferred time)
Location: RAP Foundation Building Conference Room 103
Cost: Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, we can provide this new, limited workshop series for FREE!
Speaker: With over 30 years in the nonprofit sector, Greg Charleston, a seasoned workshop leader and coach, brings expertise in staff and board leadership, strategic planning, grants management, marketing, and development. As a former nonprofit CEO, he customizes sessions, delivering practical and current insights to empower participants with the tools for effective leadership and success.
Questions? Contact Betty Sanchez or Vanessa Arroniz at hello@npocentric.org or call (760) 674-9992

🌟 Event Update: Fully Booked! 🌟
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Nominations Committee Meeting
2024-01-11 09:30 - 10:30
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Executive Committee Meeting
2024-01-16 09:00 - 10:30
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Join Zoom Meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89577404543
Calling in: (669)444-9171 Meeting ID: 895 7740 4543
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.”

Finance Committee Meeting Cancelation Notice
2024-01-16 11:00 - 12:00
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Grants Review Committee: January 16, 2024
2024-01-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Grants Review Committee Agenda
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 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
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Coffee With...
2024-01-17 08:30 - 09:30 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
This session, titled “Aligning HR Practices for Non-Profits in 2024,” is a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between Human Resources (HR) strategies and the fundamental mission and vision of non-profit organizations. The focal point is understanding how strategic HR practices can not only propel an organization towards its goals but also play a pivotal role in creating a brand that deeply resonates with both employees and volunteers.
To learn more and to register, visit: https://thecna.kartra.com/page/JanuaryCoffeeWith

NPO Centric Committee Meeting
2024-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | RAP Foundation, 41550 Eclectic Street, 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/89147481587
Call-In: (669) 444 9171 Meeting ID: 891 4748 1587
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.”
This meeting is being conducted as a hybrid meeting by web/and or teleconference and in the RAP (Regional Access Project) Foundation Offices. Members of the public may be able to participate by telephone using the dial-in number listed above. Reasonable accommodation: Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting may request assistance by emailing bsanchez@rapfoundation.org. Notification at least 48 hours before the meeting starting time will enable us to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting.

Nonprofit Leadership Development Workshop: Session 2
2024-01-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

RAP Board Meeting
2024-01-24 09:00 - 23:00
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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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86035991200
Call-In: (669) 900-6833/ Meeting ID: 860 3599 1200
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.”

Facilities Committee Meeting
2024-01-24 10:30 - 11:30
Click here to view the agenda with attachments.
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/87628574443 Call-In: 16699006833 Meeting ID: 876 2857 4443
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.”

CV Giving Day Workshop: Elevate Your Impact
2024-01-30 09:00 - 11:30 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
