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Thank You CreateAthon 2011
  • 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

CreateAthon: Flying High
  • Written by Jody Piland

To say that it’s been a big month for CreateAthon is an understatement. When CreateAthon officially became a 501(c)3 last month, we knew big things were coming. But, I don’t think anyone at Riggs Partners could honestly say they knew just how huge November would be. We’re only halfway through the month and CreateAthon has... Read More

CreateAthon: Nothing But Good
  • Written by Jody Piland

I’ve been fortunate in life to have the opportunity to work on projects that are highly meaningful. I spent 2010 working on the successful lieutenant governor’s campaign in South Carolina, an experience that was both enlightening and inspiring. It prepared me for many things in life, both good and bad. I witnessed candidates who truly... Read More

Nonprofits Must Position Themselves for Pro Bono
  • Written by Teresa Coles

I had the opportunity to attend a thought-provoking session in DC on Thursday hosted by Taproot Foundation, one of the nation’s strongest voices for pro bono service. It came on the heels of the launch event for a Billion + Change, a national movement to mobilize a billion dollars (now 2 billion) in pro bono... Read More

Telling the CreateAthon Story
  • Written by Teresa Coles

There’s nothing more exciting than watching our tiny, baby idea — staying up all night to give back to local charities — grow into a powerful movement for creating social good. As CreateAthon grows, so does the chatter about it. Just follow the #createathon hashtag on Twitter and you can see for yourself. We believe... Read More