At IdeaBank Marketing, we believe in the power of nonprofits to change lives and strengthen communities. That’s why IdeaThon is fully dedicated to giving back — by giving forward. IdeaThon is a 24-hour creative blitz spanning two days where our team of strategists, designers, developers, and writers unite to support one deserving nonprofit. In just 24 hours, we’ll deliver expert marketing services designed to propel a specific initiative — whether it’s a campaign, event, fundraiser, or program — helping the winning nonprofit connect with their audience and advance their mission.

This year’s winning organization, the YWCA of Grand Island, will receive in-kind marketing services valued at up to $40,000 – all at no cost. Their clear, focused goal of ramping up their capital campaign efforts, aligns with the goals and vision for IdeaThon 2025.

 

 

Past Recipients Have Seen Meaningful Results

“We were blown away by what IdeaThon delivered in just 24 hours,” said Audrey Lutz Musilek, former Executive Director of the Multicultural Coalition, which received support in 2021. “Their help with branding and storytelling made a huge difference in promoting our Immigrant Story Walk.”

enCourage Advocacy Center, winner of IdeaThon 2023, used the campaign to launch its first-ever fundraising gala. “The team at IdeaBank were incredible to work with. They gave Mint a strong visual identity and created all the products we needed to hold a successful event,” said Executive Director Jo Bair.

For YWCA Grand Island, the support comes at a crucial time. “Our capital campaign is truly a leap of faith—and a statement of belief in what our community deserves,” said Amy Bennett, Executive Director of YWCA Grand Island. “Being selected for IdeaThon will help us clearly tell our story, inspire generosity, and build momentum toward making this dream a reality.”

To learn more or support the YWCA’s capital campaign, visit: www.ywca-gi.org

Ideathon Recipient: Multicultural Coalition

IdeaBank staff, Jack Sheard, Sherma Jones and Julie Fahrlander, with Multi-Cultural Coalition ED, Audrey Lutz (second to left), during the Immigrant Story Walk, recipient of the inaugural IdeaThon in 2021.

 IdeaThon Recipient: YMCA

IdeaThon 2025 recipient, YWCA of Grand Island, represented by Amanda Moritz, Amy Bennett and Kelli Mayhew.

 Ideathon Recipient: enCourage Advocacy Center

enCourage Advocacy Center was the 2023 IdeaThon recipient. We named and created materials for their very first gala fundraiser, Mint.

 

 

Why It Matters

By combining our creative skills and passions to share the messages of deserving nonprofits, we can make a powerful impact in the communities where we work and live.

 

 

What the Winning Nonprofit Could Receive

During IdeaThon, our full creative team will work from Thursday, July 10 to Friday, July 11, delivering a tailored suite of marketing materials, which may include:

  • Branding for a program or event
  • Messaging and theme development
  • Strategic marketing planning
  • Brochures, posters, mailers, signage and more
  • Social media content and strategy
  • Website copy and enhancements
  • Press releases
  • Email marketing messages and templates
  • Media planning
  • Short-form video content
  • And more!


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