Nonprofit Board & Community Partnership Fair

Attendance is FREE for all participating nonprofits and prospective board members. This one-day, in-person event celebrates collaboration, civic leadership, and shared purpose across Contra Costa County. Local nonprofits, businesses, and residents will come together to strengthen community connections through board-matching, volunteering, and professional networking. Nonprofits face ongoing challenges in recruiting engaged, diverse board members and volunteers, even as community needs grow. This Fair bridges that gap by helping civic-minded individuals find meaningful ways to serve organizations that reflect their values and experiences. Committed to equity and inclusion, the Fair promotes diverse representation in nonprofit leadership—ensuring that decision-making reflects the richness of our communities and supports a more just, responsive, and thriving Contra Costa. Features Nonprofit Compliance Overview Board Recruitment "Speed Dating" Free Lunch Services Expo Elected officials Panel Discussion Class on Board Service 101 (for new/prospective board members) Class on Fundraising Strategies (for nonprofit leaders) Class on Nonprofit Financial Management (for nonprofit leaders)