Applications are now open for Chicago Cause


What are the Chicago Cause donations?

There are two donations available, a new website and a digital marketing strategy. You can apply for one or both!

  • A new website. This includes website design + development, copywriting, content entry, digital strategy consulting, and GA4 setup and review from Orbit Media Studios, plus free website hosting for the life of the website, valued at $60,000.
  • Digital marketing strategy, which may include SEO, content and paid media strategies from Digital Third Coast, valued at $25,000.

Grand Total = $85,000

Is my organization a fit?

Your organization must:

  • be in the Chicagoland area (Chicago + Suburbs)
  • be a 501(c)3 organization
  • demonstrate financial need for web and marketing services to serve a philanthropic cause
  • have a desire to improve the Chicago community

When is the deadline?

Applications are due by midnight on December 11, 2024. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 16th.

How do I apply?

All you need to do is read the terms and conditions and then fill out this quick form.

Apply now

What is Chicago Cause?

Chicago Cause began as a philanthropic partnership between Orbit Media and Digital Third Coast.

Together we’ve donated over $800,000 in marketing services including web design, digital marketing, SEO and content strategy to local Chicago nonprofits. Through this cause, we strive to strengthen and serve Chicago nonprofits so that they can continue to do great things in the city we love!

Logo for "Chicago Cause" featuring an orange star over a black and white cityscape.

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