NPO Centric

Today, NPO Centric joins communities across the nation in commemorating Juneteenth. We honor the significance of this day, celebrate the strength and achievements of Black Americans, and reaffirm our commitment to fostering opportunity, inclusion, and positive change.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth.

🥪 Lunch Is on Us—Let’s Talk Financial Compliance!

Join fellow nonprofit leaders for a practical and engaging workshop focused on strengthening financial oversight and building long-term sustainability, hosted by NPO Centric in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente.

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 City of Coachella Library Meeting Room

Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning how to improve reporting, strengthen internal controls, and prepare for audits with confidence.

Seats are limited, register now! 👉https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/z8i5pK76MgCp

For many nonprofits, sponsorship starts and ends with the annual event: secure the check, place the logo, send the thank-you note, and hope they come back next year.

But what if you could turn one-time event sponsors into long-term revenue partners?

Join NPO Centric for our next Coffee With… workshop — Beyond the Check: Building Sponsor Relationships That Last — with Anetra Henry, author of the Sponsorship Success Guide.

📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 8:30–10:00 AM PST
📍 In person (Palm Desert) or via Zoom
💵 FREE for NPO Centric members · $10 non-members
☕ Continental breakfast provided in person

Register today 👉

Virtual: https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/w75yUSeKrsXc
In-Person: https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/A60BDbHX9hdT

🎓 On Friday, NPO Centric had the joy of celebrating the 11 women who completed the 2025–26 UCR Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management at the UCR Palm Desert Campus.

We wanted to share a few more photos form Friday's ceremony and reception.

Congratulations:
Eva Alvarez
Nikki Butler
Robynne Estrada
Carrol Givens
Leticia Gomez
Lorena Gomez
Maria Gonzalez
Shannon Martin
Ivonne Moreno
Jennie Rayner
Shamora Wright

Thank you to Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, City of Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem, Joe Pradetto, Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz, Jaqueline Cordero, Mark Meyer, College of the Desert Board of Trustees, Leticia De Lara, RAP CEO and Desert Healthcare District Board member, and Jan Pye, Desert Hot Springs City Council, and NPO Centric Committee chair for attending and supporting our students!

Thank you also to Aurora Wilson, RAP Board Chair for your remarks and to the RAP Board members in attendance: Jan Pye, Maria Meyer, Melissa Evans, Rosemary Ortega, Claudia Galvez.

Hard work, dedication, and a whole lot of heart! 🎓 Congratulations to the 11 amazing women who just completed the 2025–26 NPO Centric UCR Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management program!

Special Shout Out to Nikki Butler and Shannon Martin Co-Key Note Speakers at the Ceremony on Friday! So inspirational and moving! Thank you!!!

Congratulations:
Eva Alvarez
Nikki Butler
Robynne Estrada
Carrol Givens
Leticia Gomez
Lorena Gomez
Maria Gonzalez
Shannon Martin
Ivonne Moreno
Jennie Rayner
Shamora Wright

Kudos to all of you!!

🎓 On Friday, NPO Centric had the joy of celebrating the 11 women who completed the 2025–26 UCR Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management at the UCR Palm Desert Campus.

NPO Centric was so proud to support this incredible group, and we can't wait to see everything they'll do for our community. 💛

Congratulations:
Eva Alvarez
Nikki Butler
Robynne Estrada
Carrol Givens
Leticia Gomez
Lorena Gomez
Maria Gonzalez
Shannon Martin
Ivonne Moreno
Jennie Rayner
Shamora Wright

Congratulations — the sector is lucky to have you! 👏

Thank you to Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez, City of Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem, Joe Pradetto, Office of Congressman Raul Ruiz, Jaqueline Cordero, Mark Meyer, College of the Desert Board of Trustees, Leticia De Lara, RAP CEO and Desert Healthcare District Board member, and Jan Pye, Desert Hot Springs City Council, and NPO Centric Committee chair for attending and supporting our students!

Thank you also to Aurora Wilson, RAP Board Chair for your remarks and to the RAP Board members in attendance: Jan Pye, Maria Meyer, Melissa Evans, Rosemary Ortega, Claudia Galvez.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. And big thank you to RAP Foundation team for helping us make Friday's reception so meaningful! Please join us in congratulating these amazing leaders!

🚀 Take Your Organization's Financial Confidence to the Next Level

Financial compliance can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be.

Join fellow nonprofit leaders for a practical workshop hosted by NPO Centric focused on strengthening financial oversight, improving reporting practices, and building long-term sustainability.

📅 June 25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 City of Coachella Library Meeting Room

Learn today. Strengthen tomorrow.

👉Register here: https://thecna.kartra.com/calendar/z8i5pK76MgCp

Don’t forget, members receive 50% OFF this workshop! 🎉

Community, connection, and celebration! It’s all happening at our upcoming NPO Centric member events! We’d love for you to join us in supporting NPO Centric members and the work they do 🎊💫

• Martha's Village and Kitchen will be hosting their Monthly Medical Clinic
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at the Martha’s Village & Kitchen
83791 Date Ave., Indio, CA 92201

• Blythe Chamber Of Commerce invites you to join them for their Juneteenth Community Celebration
Friday, June 19, 2026 at Todd Park
370 N Broadway, Blythe, CA 92225

• Galilee Center will be hosting a Back-to-School Distribution and is accepting donations now!
Drop off your donations from June – August at Galilee Center in Mecca
66-101 Hammond Rd, Mecca, CA 92254

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing NPO Desert Fast Pitch 2026 sponsors. 💙

Your investment goes far beyond a single event! Because of your support, mission-driven organizations across our region can strengthen their message and create a lasting impact for the people they serve.

You have proven to be a trusted community leader committed to lasting social impact and a champion of the community by supporting the region’s premier professional development and funding event for impact-driven organizations.

Thank you for believing in the power of nonprofits, the importance of their stories, and the potential that emerges when a community comes together to support change.

We couldn't have this valuable program without you. Thank you to:
First 5 Riverside County
Innercare
Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
NBC Palm Springs
IEHP Foundation
One Valley Foundation
Toyota of the Desert
Amazon.com
Rosemary Ortega
The Coeta and Donald Barker Foundation
George Holliday CPA
Tori St. Johns
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Hot Purple Energy
California Bank & Trust

We can't wait to see the impact we create together through NPO Desert Fast Pitch 2026. ✨