Contra Costa Nonprofit Partnership Fair

In celebration of collaboration, civic leadership, and shared purpose.

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)

This countywide event will bring together nonprofit organizations, civic-minded residents, and local businesses for a day of connection, learning, and service. Through board-matching opportunities, skill-based volunteering, and professional networking, the fair will strengthen the fabric of our local nonprofit ecosystem and invite new leaders to take part in building a thriving Contra Costa. It will also address the current threats and challenges to the nonprofit sector, which are especially salient for those organizations that support vulnerable populations;
focus on promoting equity, justice, and inclusion; and sustain social justice movements.