Nonprofit Networking Meeting
Please Note: The in-person capacity has been reached. You may still participate via Zoom. Please proceed to registration, you will be added to the wait-list and a Zoom link will be sent to you Monday Morning.
Join us for a discussion on Grant Writing Best Practices
lead by William Ryland.
We’re pleased to welcome William Ryland, Bay Area Grant Writer and Founder of Ryland Consulting, LLC, as our featured guest education speaker at our upcoming October 20, 2025 meeting. William has supported numerous nonprofits—both within our Chamber and across the Bay Area—in developing successful, sustainable grant writing strategies. He specializes in government funding and brings a strong belief that personal relationships are the cornerstone of impactful fundraising. With more than $20 million in grant awards secured across diverse sectors—from environmental conservation to family violence prevention—William has the proven experience, insight, and expertise to help you strengthen your grant efforts.
Have Questions About Grant Writing? Now's your chance to ask. To ensure William can tailor our discussion to your needs, we encourage you to submit your questions in advance using the link below.
Please submit your questions by Monday, October 13, 2025, so William has time to review and prepare thoughtful responses. If time allows, we’ll also open the floor for live questions during the meeting.
Click to submit your questions: https://forms.office.com/r/2dPrhsQQeR
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from an expert and take your grant strategy to the next level—we look forward to seeing you there.
The Nonprofit Network Meeting is held the
3rd Monday of the month, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Nonprofit Network meeting is a monthly gathering where nonprofit professionals come together to share their experiences, discuss common challenges, and collaborate on achieving shared goals.
This forum is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to making a positive impact.
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Date and Time
Monday Oct 20, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
3rd Monday of the month
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Networking
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meeting
Location
Concord Chamber Office
2280 Diamond Blvd. Suite 200
Concord, CA 94520
In-Person Parking:
Please park in Visitor or Parking Spaces Numbered 200
Hybrid Option Available
Zoom link will be sent with registration confirmation
Fees/Admission
FREE to Attend
