10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Location: Chesterfield Economic Development Authority, 7053 Celebration Park Ave., Richmond, VA 23225
Note: Members must register with email on file to receive the member's price.
Turn Your Mission Into Funding
Case for Support Masterclass
With National Experts Mel & Pearl Shaw
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Chesterfield Economic Development Authority
7053 Celebration Park Ave.
Richmond, VA 23225
$45 Members | $55 Non-Members
Why Attend?
If you’re serious about securing funding, your organization needs more than a good mission, it needs a compelling case for support.
This powerful session will show you how to clearly communicate your vision, attract funders, and position your organization for sustainable growth.
You Will Learn
What a case for support is, and what it’s not
How to create a clear, compelling, and fundable message
What to include to engage donors, funders, and partners
How to use your case across proposals, websites, and conversations
You Will Receive
A copy of Prerequisites for Fundraising Success
Practical tools you can apply immediately
BONUS: Attend the full session and receive a 1-Year Chamber Non-Profit Membership ($30 processing fees not included)
About the Presenters
Mel & 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.
