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SUMMARY:Case for Support Masterclass  - Wednesday May 6, 2026
LOCATION:Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, 7053 Celebration Park Ave., Richmond, VA, 23225
DESCRIPTION:Case for Support Masterclass  - Wednesday May 6, 2026\n\n05/06/26 10:00 AM EST\n - 05/06/26 12:00 PM EST\Description:\n\n\nTurn Your Mission Into Funding\n\nCase for Support Masterclass\n\nWith National Experts Mel & Pearl Shaw\n\n \n\nDate: Wednesday, May 6, 2026\n\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\nLocation: Chesterfield Economic Development Authority\n\n7053 Celebration Park Ave.\n\nRichmond, VA 23225\n\n$45 Members | $55 Non-Members\n\n \n\nWhy Attend?\n\nIf you’re serious about securing funding, your organization needs more than a good mission, it needs a compelling case for support.\n\nThis powerful session will show you how to clearly communicate your vision, attract funders, and position your organization for sustainable growth.\n\n \n\nYou Will Learn\n\nWhat a case for support is, and what it’s not\n\nHow to create a clear, compelling, and fundable message\n\nWhat to include to engage donors, funders, and partners\n\nHow to use your case across proposals, websites, and conversations\n\n \n\nYou Will Receive\n\nA copy of Prerequisites for Fundraising Success\n\nPractical tools you can apply immediately\n\nBONUS: Attend the full session and receive a 1-Year Chamber Non-Profit Membership (processing fees not included)\n\n \n\nAbout the Presenters\n\nMel & Pearl Shaw are nationally recognized fundraising and strategy experts with over 50 years of combined experience helping nonprofits, colleges, and organizations secure funding and grow their impact. Their work spans UNCF, HBCUs, and national initiatives, and they are co-authors of Prerequisites for Fundraising Success.\n\n \Location:\nChesterfield Economic Development Authority\n7053 Celebration Park Ave.\nRichmond, VA 23225
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Case for Support Masterclass  - Wednesday May 6, 2026<br /><br />05/06/26 10:00 AM EST - 05/06/26 12:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br /><p><img alt="" src="https://chamberorganizer.com/cvaacc/photos/Case_for_Support_Masterclass_03302026193808.PNG" style="width:500px" /></p>

<p><strong>Turn Your Mission Into Funding</strong></p>

<p><strong>Case for Support Masterclass</strong></p>

<p><strong>With National Experts Mel &amp; Pearl Shaw</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026</strong></p>

<p><strong>Time: 10:00 AM &ndash; 12:00 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Location: Chesterfield Economic Development Authority</strong></p>

<p>7053 Celebration Park Ave.</p>

<p>Richmond, VA 23225</p>

<p><strong>$45 Members | $55 Non-Members</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Why Attend?</strong></p>

<p>If you&rsquo;re serious about securing funding, your organization needs more than a good mission, it needs a <strong>compelling case for support.</strong></p>

<p>This powerful session will show you how to clearly communicate your vision, attract funders, and position your organization for sustainable growth.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>You Will Learn</strong></p>

<p>What a <strong>case for support</strong> is, and what it&rsquo;s not</p>

<p>How to create a clear, compelling, and fundable message</p>

<p>What to include to engage <strong>donors, funders, and partners</strong></p>

<p>How to use your case across proposals, websites, and conversations</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>You Will Receive</strong></p>

<p>A copy of <em>Prerequisites for Fundraising Success</em></p>

<p>Practical tools you can apply immediately</p>

<p><strong>BONUS:</strong> Attend the full session and receive a <strong>1-Year Chamber Non-Profit Membership</strong> <em>(processing fees not included)</em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>About the Presenters</strong></p>

<p><strong>Mel &amp; Pearl Shaw</strong> are nationally recognized fundraising and strategy experts with over 50 years of combined experience helping nonprofits, colleges, and organizations secure funding and grow their impact. Their work spans UNCF, HBCUs, and national initiatives, and they are co-authors of <em>Prerequisites for Fundraising Success</em>.</p>
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&nbsp;<br />Location:<br />Chesterfield Economic Development Authority<br />7053 Celebration Park Ave.<br />Richmond, VA 23225
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