5 creative teams + 5 worthy nonprofits = 24-hours of making a difference.
During a 24-hour creative marathon, professional designers, illustrators, and writers volunteer their skills to guide, advise, and revamp 5 local nonprofits through pro bono projects. Check out a recap of last year’s CreateAthon.
Local Nonprofits
Selected nonprofits receive pro bono professional design and marketing work to expand their reach. Joining this year’s CreateAthon will help organizations:
Nonprofit applications close on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.
Professional Volunteers
Volunteer creatives and strategists will work with like-minded professionals to brainstorm, create, and serve our local community. CreateAthon provides volunteers with networking opportunities, a sense of purpose, and an impressive portfolio piece.
Volunteer applications close Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.
Sponsorship
Join us in supporting our community! AIGA DC’s annual CreateAthon is a 24-hour design marathon where creative professionals volunteer their skills to help local nonprofits with essential marketing and branding projects.
By becoming a sponsor, you can help us power this incredible event and get your brand in front of a dedicated audience of designers and creative leaders. We are currently seeking sponsors to provide refreshments to fuel our teams and swag to thank our amazing volunteers.
