Valley non-profits fast pitch for funds

With hundreds of local non-profits serving Coachella Valley, a constant flow of funding can be a big challenge for some.

The Regional Access Project wants to help. It held a Nonprofit Communications Conference and Desert Fast Pitch at the Annenberg Center in Rancho Mirage Wednesday.

Up to $45,000 were up for grabs as six finalists delivered a 3-minute pitch to prospective funders.

The six Finalist organizations.
About Families
Angel View
Christopher’s Clubhouse
El Sol Neighborhood Educational Centers
HealthCorps
Raices Cultura

Training for weeks, each finalist was provided a coach to help them deliver their pitch, a concise, compelling and effective message about their non-profit.

“Rather than just give them a grant, we feel it’s important for them to get training so they can learn something from this experience,” said Leticia De Lara, CEO of Regional Access Project Foundation.

RAP Foundation’s First Place award of $20,000: Christopher’s Clubhouse

H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation’s “Coaches Most Improved” award of $15,000: El Sol Neighborhood Educational Centers

“Audience Choice” award of $10,000: El Sol Neighborhood Educational Centers