Category: Pro Bono Volunteerism

CreateAthon Blog

Sharing CreateAthon Magic and Mayhem
  • Written by Julie Turner

One thing that’s great about CreateAthon? We are not alone. Since the nonprofit allnighter began in 1998, the mother of all workdays has been joined by more than 75 partner agencies and creative organizations as well as 1,275 hard-working nonprofits. Despite the frantic pace and pressure, we’ve managed to score some big fun along the... Read More

Why CreateAthon? Part Two: 24 Hours of Pro Bono Power
  • Written by Jenni Brennison

 What if you could put your paying clients on hold to do pro bono work? Even better, what if they were totally cool with it? That’s the beauty of CreateAthon. It empowers you to do just that, and past agency participants have seen their regular clients rally to support their efforts. We even know of... Read More

CreateAthon Goes Garnet and Black
  • Written by Teresa Coles

 We are thrilled to welcome our newest CreateAthon partner – the University of South Carolina. USC joins us as the fourth university in the country to create  an undergraduate marketing and advertising curriculum based on the CreateAthon model. Other participating schools include Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and James Madison University.... Read More

Why CreateAthon? Part 1: Amp Your Agency's Pro Bono Power
  • Written by Teresa Coles

 It’s that time of year again – CreateAThon Season is imminent. In the past 15 years we’ve partnered with more than 80 agencies to offer pro bono marketing services to community nonprofits.  What began as a late night musing has evolved into a nationwide network with one determined goal: to help our nonprofit partners reach... Read More

My Thank You Note to Altria
  • Written by Peyton Rowe

My mother always taught me to write thank you notes when you get a gift. This is my note to you, Altria. Dear Altria, Thank you so much for being a pioneering CreateAthon corporate partner, right here in my hometown. What a thrill for me! Each day, I think, “Pinch me. I must be dreaming.”... Read More

Meet the 2012 CreateAthon Clients
  • Written by CreateAthon

Let the countdown to CreateAthon begin!  Learn about the nine non-profits participating in this year’s 24 hour creative blitz.  This year’s clients include, Angel’s Hope Inc., The Arc of South Carolina, CARE of Southeastern Michigan, Disability Action Center, Inc., Good Samaritan Clinic and The Therapy Place. CreateAthon 2012 Preview Presentation from CreateAthon &nbs... Read More

CreateAthon Brand Makeover Pairings!
  • Written by Teresa Coles

We’re ever so pleased to announce the official agency/nonprofit pairings from our very first CreateAthon Brand Makeover Contest! CARE of Southeastern Michigan – Riggs Partners Children’s Museum in Easton – Smith & Jones One Less Meal – Trio Solutions PADS Lake County, Inc. – John Dawe Consulting Reinvent Me Foundation – Flipside Creative VolunTEENnation –... Read More

CreateAthon Brand Makeover Contest Announces the Top 10!
  • Written by Teresa Coles

After much deliberation, we are pleased to announce the 10 finalists for the CreateAthon Brand Makeover contest.  The 10 nonprofit organizations are: Boots in Business (Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce) Carlsbad, California Canines for Disabled Kids Princeton, Massachusetts Care of Southeastern Michigan Fraser, Michigan The Children’s Museum in Easton North Easton, Massachusetts One Less Meal Marion,... Read More

CreateAthon Extends Brand Makeover Contest!
  • 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

CreateAthon Brand Makeover Contest Brings More Pro Bono to More Nonprofits
  • Written by Teresa Coles

“I’m sorry, but you don’t have a CreateAthon agency in your market,” is the news I’ve had to deliver too many times to nonprofits who’ve called me to ask how their organizations can benefit from CreateAthon’s 24-hour marketing marathons. It pains me more than I can say to tell these folks we can’t help them... Read More