What is Chicago Cause?

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

Together we’ve donated over $700,000 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!


What are the Chicago Cause prizes?

One or more Chicago nonprofits will be selected to win the following donations:

  • A new website. This includes website design + development, copywriting, content entry, digital strategy consulting, and Google Analytics setup and review from Orbit Media Studios, plus free website hosting for the life of the website, valued at $40,000.
  • Digital marketing strategy, which may include SEO, content and paid media strategies from Digital Third Coast, valued at $20,000.

Grand total = $60,000

Is my organization a fit? 

Your organization must: 

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

Applications are now closed for Chicago Cause 

Winners will be announced on December 19th. 

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