# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Non-Profit Lunch & Learn
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am – Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the inaugural Non-Profit Lunch & Learn on July 21st, 2026 from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Wayne C Henderson School of Appalachian Arts.

Lunch & Learn Topic - Stories That Stick: Using Storytelling and Data to Inspire Action
Every nonprofit has a story to tell, but the most effective messages combine compelling stories with meaningful data. In this interactive Lunch & Learn, participants will develop a clear and concise elevator pitch, explore how different audiences respond to different messages, and learn how to weave statistics and outcomes into their organization's story. Whether you're speaking to donors, funders, community partners, or elected officials, you'll leave with practical tools to communicate your impact with greater confidence and clarity.
Participants are encouraged to bring a few key statistics about their organization and be prepared to talk about a recent success story, client experience, or program impact.
Letterpress Communications is a full-service communications company founded out of Farmville, VA with an office in Marion, VA. Letterpress specializes in rural, community-powered marketing serving a wide range of industries across the Commonwealth and into North Carolina and Tennessee. By focusing on community, Letterpress helps its partners leverage the power of their teams and their stories to create growth and ultimately good for their community.

Lunch is FREE thanks to our event sponsor, the Center for Non-Profit Excellence!

Pre-registration is required. Registration closes July 16th or when all spaces have been filled. There are very limited spots available.

**IMPORTANT - Only register ONE representative per organization. If more than one person per organization registers, only the first will be accepted.**
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marion/non-profit-lunch-and-learn/200030339484559
- **Event Categories**: art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Marion
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Wayne C Henderson School of Appalachian Arts
- **lat**: 36.8342514
- **long**: -81.5201111
- **full address**: Wayne C Henderson School of Appalachian Arts, Marion, Virginia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Non-Profit Lunch & Learn being held?
  - **A:** Non-Profit Lunch & Learn takes place on Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am to Tue, 21 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Wayne C Henderson School of Appalachian Arts, Marion, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Non-Profit Lunch & Learn?
  - **A:** Non-Profit Lunch & Learn is organized by Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Non-Profit Lunch & Learn is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Marion, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Non-Profit Lunch & Learn sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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