Regional Access Project Foundation, Inc.

Special Grants Review Committee: November 6, 2023 at 12 PM
2023-11-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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:
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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”.
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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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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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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)
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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:
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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

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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
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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
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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/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

Human Resource and Business Operations Workshop
2024-01-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
NON-PROFITS, TRANSFORM YOUR HR GAMEPLAN FOR A THRIVING 2024
RAP’s NPO Centric program is thrilled to introduce two new complimentary nonprofit workshops addressing today’s most pressing issues — human resources and business operations. Register for one or both of these sessions presented by HR Advantage on Wednesday, January 31st at the RAP Foundation located at 41550 Eclectic Street in Palm Desert. Sessions below:
Workforce Planning, Conflict Resolution & Communication Strategies | 9-11 AM
Ineffective communication wreaks havoc on teams, leading to misunderstandings, conflicts, and a breakdown in team, board, and donor loyalty. Poor communication impacts morale, productivity and organizational performance, resulting in the loss of key employees.
During this active workshop, you will learn strategies addressing:

Communication strategies to boost job satisfaction and productivity
How to hire the best candidates
Critical compliance language
Impactful conversations and active listening techniques
Effective training and development
Conflict Resolution discussions
Combating harassment

Financial Stability, Cultivating a Culture of HR Compliance | 1-3 PM
A recent SHRM study, the average cost of replacing an employee equal about 6 to 9 months of their salary. High turnover triggers recruitment and training expenses, reduced productivity, and a potential loss of donor confidence. Add compliance challenges requiring meticulous management to evade penalties, litigation, and safeguard capital investments – it’s all too overwhelming!
During this active workshop, you will learn strategies addressing:

Workforce market trends
HR compliance strategies to mitigate financial costs
Successful onboarding experience
Managing leaves of absence
Employee classifications
Wage and hour regulations
Expenses linked to employee turnover

Limited space available. Register here for one or both of the sessions. Questions? Call HR Advantage at 760.206.8645 or email Theresa@HRAdvantageConsultants.com

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-02-20 09:00 - 10:30
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Join Zoom Meeting
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Call-In: 1 669 444 9171 Meeting ID: 889 1767 5062

FINANCE/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELED
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
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Call-In: 1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 864 9090 3321

Grants Review Committee: February 20, 2024
2024-02-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Wilson Community Room (101), 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
Grants Review Committee Agenda
Tuesday, February 20, 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...
2024-02-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States

NPO Centric Committee Meeting
2024-02-21 13:00 - 14:00
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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 here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82782435193
Call-In: (669) 444 9171 Meeting ID: 827 8243 5193
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 Fundraising Workshop
2024-02-22 09:00 - 23:30 | Conference Room 103, 41550 Eclectic St., Palm Desert, CA, 92260, United States
