Monthly Archives: October 2013

CreateAthon Blog

VCU Students Catch Pro Bono On Film
  • Written by Jenni Brennison

On September 20, VCU’s CreateAthon on Campus team stopped by Red Thinking to witness their pro-bono magic in progress. Nick Marfing, a VCU CreateAthon student, shot this great video documenting the agency’s strategy for making the most of their 24-hour creative blitz to benefit local nonprofits.... Read More

The CreateAthon Clock Ticks For Waggener Edstrom
  • Written by Jenni Brennison

The next CreateAthon of the 2013 season is in full swing. Waggener Edstrom’s inaugural pro bono marathon begins today. We’re excited to see all of the great work they’ll produce in the next 24 hours. We asked Rhian Rotz, Program Director for Corporate Citizenship, to tell us how their team prepared, what local nonprofits they’ll... Read More

Take your skills pro. Pro Bono, that is.
  • Written by Jenni Brennison

Maybe your company already has a top-notch corporate social responsibility initiative with ample opportunities for volunteering. Or maybe you’re preparing to get the CSR ball rolling. Either way, at some point you may have asked, “How can my volunteer efforts have the most sustainable impact for nonprofits?” The answer is simple.  Skills-based volunteerism lets you... Read More