“Board Connect,” a nonprofit board fair hosted by Connect for Good, is a first-of-its-kind event on the Western Slope that brings together local nonprofits and community members for meaningful, one-on-one conversations about board service.

This event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21st at The Art Center of Western Colorado, 1803 N. Seventh St. in Grand Junction. Attendance is free to community members looking to learn more about board service and opportunities at several nonprofit organizations in the Grand Valley.

Nonprofits interested in having an exhibitor table can sign up online at forms.gle/u8XrHvNkETVdNrFp6. Exhibitor fees are $50 for members of the local nonprofit coalition Community Impact Council (CIC), and $100 for non-CIC members.

“Nonprofits are critical to a thriving, connected community – but they can’t do it alone,” says Porcia Chen Silverberg, Connect for Good founder. “They need new energy, fresh perspectives and community-minded individuals at their board table. This board fair will help local organizations increase visibility for their mission and help them recruit potential new board members and volunteers.

“On the flip side, community members new to the idea of serving on a board, and those who already have experience and are looking for a new opportunity, can come to the event, which will help them explore, connect and discover what’s possible in their own backyard.”

Community members interested in attending the free fair are encouraged to register in advance by emailing Info.ConnectforGood@gmail.com. Registrants will receive a copy of the Board Connect Nonprofit Directory and a board service tips sheet. For more information, visit www.connectforgood.biz/board-connect online.