Category: Social Good
CreateAthon Blog
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
Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
One Decision That Will Change Your Agency for the Better in 2012 CreateAthon season is right around the corner and we are extending an open invite to agencies throughout the country to become a partner. If you’re still on the fence about becoming one, read what co-creator Cathy Monetti has to say about CreateAthon. Can... 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
Step by Step Guide to Growing Your Nonprofit's Social Media Network with Conversion Campaigns
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Written by CreateAthon
Inbound marketers do three things: 1 Get found 2 Convert leads 3 Analyze results As a nonprofit, your #1 inbound marketing goal is to get your organization’s website found. But first, your organization needs to be found in social networks. Then, you can pull traffic into your website by nurturing those networks you’ve established. Simply... Read More
Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
Visual Storytelling: Powerful Connector for Your Nonprofit Visual storytelling is a great way to reach out to your target audience. One thing that’s wonderful about it is the infinite amount of ways to do so. Next time you need a way to connect through your nonprofit, try making shirts or hats with your logo on... 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
You’ve caught the CreateAthon bug. Now What? (Part Two)
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Written by Julie Turner
Last month we shared how to get the CreateAthon goodness flowing in your community. And, like we’ve said before, CreateAthoners don’t have to be quote — ad agencies — unquote. So if you don’t work at D&D Advertising, how might a CreateAthon work? Well, in 2010, we got a call from Discovery Channel’s marketing division,... Read More
Top Nonprofit Links of the Week
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Written by Jody Piland
Top 5 Feelings about CreateAthon CreateAthon is always an exciting time. One student participating in CreateAthon on Campus at Virginia Commonwealth University writes about his feelings towards this program and what has surprised him. 58 Things Social Media Newbies Say & Maybe You Said Too!? Social media can be fun and exciting, but also... Read More