Chicago Cause is offering two significant donations to support nonprofit organizations in the Chicagoland area: a new website and a digital marketing strategy. Organizations may apply for one or both donations, which have a combined value of $85,000. The new website donation, valued at $60,000, includes design and development, copywriting, content entry, digital strategy consulting, Google Analytics 4 setup and review, and lifetime hosting provided by Orbit Media Studios. The digital marketing strategy donation, valued at $25,000, includes services such as SEO, content, and paid media strategies offered by Digital Third Coast.

Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in Chicago or its suburbs, demonstrate financial need for web and marketing services, and have a clear commitment to improving the Chicago community. Applications are due by midnight on December 11, 2024, with winners announced on Monday, December 16, 2024.

To apply, nonprofits must review the terms and conditions and complete a brief application form available on the Chicago Cause website. This initiative, a partnership between Orbit Media and Digital Third Coast, has donated over $800,000 in marketing services to Chicago nonprofits since its inception. The program is designed to strengthen and support local organizations, enabling them to maximize their impact on the city.