On Nov. 14–15, 2026, AIGA DC will bring together the DMV’s creative community for 24 hours of collaboration, creativity, and impact.
“Unite Through Good Design,” five creative teams will partner with five local nonprofits to create meaningful solutions through pro bono design, strategy, writing, marketing, and communications support.
Built around the idea of one circle, creatives and community organizations come together to share their skills and perspectives and put design to work for the DMV community.
CreateAthon gives local nonprofit organizations the opportunity to work directly with a dedicated team of creative professionals during an intensive 24-hour design marathon.
Selected nonprofit partners may receive support across areas such as:
Brand and visual identity
Marketing and communications
Campaign strategy
Digital and social media
Writing and messaging
Other creative needs that can make a meaningful impact
We’re looking for organizations with a clear mission, an identified creative challenge, and a willingness to collaborate closely with their CreateAthon team.
If you have additional questions about nonprofit participation, please contact us at designforgood@dc.aiga.org.
Professional Volunteers
CreateAthon is powered by creative professionals who volunteer their time, experience, and ideas to support organizations doing meaningful work across the DMV.
We welcome applications from:
Designers
Writers and copywriters
Creative strategists
Marketers
Art and creative directors
UX/UI and digital creatives
Other creative professionals ready to collaborate
Volunteers will be placed into multidisciplinary teams and paired with a selected nonprofit organization. Over the course of 24 hours, each team will work together to understand its nonprofit partner’s needs and turn ideas into actionable creative solutions.
AIGA DC’s CreateAthon is made possible by partners who believe in the power of creativity to strengthen our local community.
Sponsors help us bring together five creative teams and five nonprofit organizations for 24 hours of pro bono design and communications work. Sponsorship support helps make the event possible while giving partners an opportunity to connect with AIGA DC’s creative community and support organizations making an impact across the DMV.
