ABOUT ONBOARD
OnBoard is Thrive Alliance’s signature board matching event, serving as the bridge between San Mateo County’s nonprofit sector and a diverse pool of professionals and community members ready to lead. Now in its eighth year, OnBoard 2026 continues to strengthen our local nonprofit by connecting them with dedicated individuals looking to contribute to their local community.
Thrive brings together nearly 50 local organizations—representing sectors from environmental justice and education to human services to the arts—to meet with leaders eager to apply their skills, lived experience, and passion toward community governance. By connecting mission-driven organizations with qualified candidates, OnBoard ensures that local boards are equipped with the diverse perspectives and expertise necessary to thrive.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Is your nonprofit looking to grow its board and connect with passionate, skilled professionals and local leaders? Register as a Nonprofit Exhibitor to showcase your mission to motivated board candidates and fill critical gaps in your board’s expertise.
Nonprofit Exhibitor registration closes on
April 3, 2026, or once we reach capacity.
BOARD CANDIDATE REGISTRATION
Whether you are new to board service or an experienced leader, OnBoard 2026 is a unique opportunity to grow your leadership, expand your professional network, and make a lasting difference in the community.
Candidates will leave with a deeper understanding of the local nonprofit landscape and the direct connections needed to elevate their community involvement to the board level.
Board candidate registration will open on
March 20, 2026.
To ensure a successful matching process, both Nonprofit Exhibitors and board candidates have the opportunity to participate in Pre-Event Virtual Workshops in the weeks leading up to the event. These sessions are designed to prepare organizations for strategic recruitment and empower participants to explore board opportunities with confidence.
Workshop I (Nonprofit Exhibitors)
What’s in Your Board Sundae? Designing Your Ideal Board
March 26, 2026, 2-3pm; Virtual
Workshop II (Board Candidates) -- More information to come
April 7, 2026, 12-1pm; Virtual
Workshop III (Nonprofit Exhibitors)
Finding the Right Ingredients: Recruiting Your Next Board Members
April 9, 2026, 2-3pm; Virtual
We encourage you to take a moment to watch our OnBoard 2025 and OnBoard 2024 videos, created by The Pixelmakers, that showcase the impactful connections made throughout the day.
OnBoard 2025
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OnBoard 2024
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