Board Meeting Agenda
May 18, 2026|7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
1
Call to Order & Approval of Prior Minutes
7:00 – 7:05
2
Organizational Milestones Since Last Meeting
7:05 – 7:15
- Arizona nonprofit formation completed
- EIN obtained
- IRS 501(c)(3) determination received
- Website launch and project publication
- Nonprofit technology approvals and activations
- Salesforce nonprofit account approval
3
Technology & Infrastructure Operations
7:15 – 7:30
Discussion
- Google Workspace activation
- Organizational email rollout
- GitHub and platform administration
- Salesforce implementation planning
- Website operations and maintenance
- Security/access management baseline
Potential Board Actions
- Designation of technology administration authority
- Appointment of Director of Technology / Infrastructure
- Authorization for platform administration responsibilities
4
Financial Infrastructure & Operations
7:30 – 7:45
Discussion
- Nonprofit banking options
- Accounting/bookkeeping platform selection
- Donation/payment processing options
- Financial controls and approval thresholds
Potential Board Actions
- Authorize opening organizational checking account
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Confirm authorized signers:
- Jerry Van Gasse
- Kristin Lisson
- Adopt preliminary financial controls
- Confirm fiscal year
5
Project Portfolio & Organizational Priorities
7:45 – 8:05
Discussion
- Review of projects added to GOOD|GOAT
- Categorization of active and planned initiatives
- Identification of priority projects
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Partnership discussion:
- Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest (ACLPI)
Action Item
- Prepare comprehensive project inventory and status matrix from website content
6
Communications & Public Presence
8:05 – 8:15
Discussion
- Branding kit expansion
- Press/media strategy
- Public communications workflow
- Website publishing responsibilities
7
Strategic Direction Discussion
8:15 – 8:25
Discussion
- Near-term organizational priorities
- Fundraising and grants outlook
- Volunteer vs long-term staffing considerations
- Operational scaling considerations
8
Action Items, Assignments & Next Meeting
8:25 – 8:30
- Confirm ownership of operational tasks
- Establish target deadlines
- Confirm next board meeting date