Category: Partners
CreateAthon Blog
CreateAthon Extends Brand Makeover Contest!
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Written by Teresa Coles
Nonprofits, sharpen your #2 pencils! We’re extending the deadline for applications on the great CreateAthon Brand Makeover contest until July 15. We’ve also simplified the application to make it super easy to apply on Facebook. We want to make sure as many nonprofits throughout the US and Canada get their shot a chance at one... Read More
Team Leader
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Written by CreateAthon onCampus
So I’m supposed to talk about what I took away from CreateAthon. I’ve sort of already done this, but I’ll go over it again briefly. My biggest takeaways from CreateAthon, with this being my second year, is what changes when you turn from a team member, volunteering to help, to a team leader, running your... Read More
The Day After
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Written by CreateAthon onCampus
Yesterday was the day. I was awake for over 30 hours at the end, and after three naps I feel human again. I am so proud and grateful of my team for their hard work. All plans I had changed (for the better) when we got together and discussed the CAT Theatre. The mentors and... Read More
CreateAthon AfterMath!
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Written by CreateAthon onCampus
It has been five days since CreateAthon and i think that my sleep schedule is finally back to normal. CreateAthon was an amazing experience. i had so much fun staying up all night and making great work for my non-profit. My Biggest Take Aways From CreateAthon. -Leading a team is tough, but if you make your team happy and don’t... Read More
well that was crazy.
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Written by CreateAthon onCampus
Thursday night seems like it was just on big giant blur, if you were to blink you would miss it. Never in my life did I think staying up for 24+ hours would be so easy. (I only had one cup of coffee) As I have a had a few days to reflect I have... Read More
There’s No I in Team!
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Written by CreateAthon onCampus
One of the Biggest things for my team was our trip to TNCS. Everyone agreed that it made an impact on them. Personally, I believed it made my job easier. My team was passionate about the school and the kids. My goal to spread my passion to them had succeeded. They were ready to work... Read More
Permission to be myself. And not worry about it.
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Written by Peyton Rowe
I’m surprised I don’t feel like this all the time. Last week began the frenetic final 2 weeks before my annual CreateAthon at VCU event. I’ve been working with students since January revising creative briefs, helping organize a Meet & Greet for all 80 student volunteers, coordinating many talented students to make sure we have t-shirts, parking,... Read More
Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
5 Fund-Raising Questions for 2012 Even though the economy wasn’t great, 2011 was a decent year for fundraising. Charities will have to work even harder in 2012 if they want another successful year. To help prepare for this upcoming year, take a look at The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s five fundraising questions for 2012. ... Read More
One Decision That Will Change Your Agency for the Better in 2012
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Written by Cathy Monetti
“It’s CreateAthon! The best day of the year!” is what I hear as Julie and I reach the front door at exactly the same time and we smile covertly in the knowing that ahead of us lay 24+ intense hours in which we and 30 other volunteers will be tested to our creative cores. We... Read More
Thank You CreateAthon 2011
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Written by Julie Flannery Allen, Zing
How much good can you do in 24 hours if you put your mind, and most importantly– your heart, into it? Well on Sept 16, 2011. We found out, quite a lot. The CreateAthon had a catchy name and the premise was good. 24 hours of creative blitz. What the heck? We’ve pulled all-nighters before,... Read More