Rebranding a local nonprofit... in 24 hours.
On April 5th, Reno’s best designers, writers, and developers will work all day and night for one lucky nonprofit.
How does it work?
Step 1: Meet
Once we’ve sorted through all of the applications, we’ll meet with our selected nonprofit. We will use this time to establish our goals and develop our battle plan.
Step 2: Create
It’s go time. The team will meet at the Reno Collective at 8am on April 5. We will think, write, sketch, design, code, and ⌘ + z until our fingers bleed.
Oh, and there will be coffee.
Step 3: Celebrate
Take some photos, give some high-fives, and sleep. Everyone returns home to get some sleep, and our nonprofit returns to their team to show off their new brand.
Are you stoked yet? Deadline to apply is February 22nd. Apply.
Why are we doing this?
Reno Wired was inspired by the annual event ZURBWired, a 24-hour design marathon hosted by the design marketing agency ZURB. Each year ZURB chooses one lucky nonprofit to receive their design and product services probono.
Marketing efforts for nonprofit organizations can often become stalled or put on the backburner. A 24-hour time frame jump-starts productivity and cuts through the red tape that can bog down a project. It also lets us provide our services for free.
Reno Wired was inspired by the annual event ZURBWired, a 24-hour design marathon hosted by the design marketing agency ZURB. Each year ZURB chooses one lucky nonprofit to receive their design and product services probono.
Marketing efforts for nonprofit organizations can often become stalled or put on the backburner. A 24-hour time frame jump-starts productivity and cuts through the red tape that can bog down a project. It also lets us provide our services for free.
Why Reno?
Reno is teeming with passionate, generous, and talented people who want to make a difference. By taking these people, giving them a goal, and locking them up for 24 hours, we believe we can change the course of a nonprofit for years to come, and have a great time doing so.
Oh, and we love this place. So we contacted ZURB, asked if we could bring Wired to Reno, and they replied with a resounding, “Hell yes!” Then, we gathered some of Reno’s most talented designers, writers, and developers to help us rebrand a nonprofit in 24 hours.
Excited? Deadline to apply is February 22nd. Apply.
Application
This sounds great! I want in.
Ah, so you’re interested? Awesome! But there are a few things we need to know first to make sure you fit the mold.
- You must be a nonprofit ( 501c3 ).
- You must have a clearly defined mission.
- You must have at least two of your team members with us all day (and all night).
- One (or all) of these members must be capable of making executive decisions for the organization.
There is no time to consult a board at 2am! - You must love Reno as much as we do.
Applications Closed
Applications are now closed. Thank you for everyone that applied. We will be announcing the winner in early March.
Megan Duggan
Wifey, proud puppy parent, lover of local initiatives and creativity. Designer at Innerwest.
Brittany Rubenau
Dog mommy, cake pop fiend, and longs for summer weather.
Media buyer at Glenn Group.
David Calvert
Visual storyteller. I play softball and like self-deprecating humor. Owner of Calvert Photograhy.
Volunteers
I want to be with you in the trenches on April 5th.
The Reno Wired team will need the help of skilled volunteers during this event. Until the nonprofit is selected, we can’t be sure exactly what kind of volunteers we will need, but we do know that we'll need some. By signing up to volunteer, you are committing to sticking with us for the full 24 hours, showing up on time, and helping out wherever you're needed.
Aside from being great fun, Reno Wired will be a great chance to meet new people and be part of something awesome. If you’re interested in volunteering, please send an email to Kevin with the following information:
- Occupation (students are welcome!)
- Which team would you like to help? (design, content, code, moral support)
- Why do you want to volunteer?
- Three skills you can bring to the team.
- Your best teamwork tactic.
I can't be there, but I'd still love to help.
Interested in helping but can’t be there? We’re looking for the donations below to help fuel great ideas and sleepy people. We’ll update the list as we receive donations. If you think of helpful that isn't on the list, please let us know! Email us if you’d like to help out by donating, or know someone who might.
- xEnergy drinks!Donated by Red Bull
- x2 Keurig machines & lots of coffee mugs
Donated by Kevin, Julia, and Jenna.- xLots of Keurig K-Cups
120 K-Cups donated by Scott Walquist- x3 cases of bottled water
- xBreakfast for 20+ people (Friday)
Donated by CAAW- xLunch for 20+ people (Friday)
Donated by Campo- xTea for the non-coffee drinkers
Donated by Davidson's Tea- xDinner for 20+ people (Friday)Donated by Earstin Whitten, Dee Schafer, Peggy Mair
- xBreakfast for 20+ people (Saturday)
Donated by Earstin Whitten and Dee Schafer- xGirl Scout Cookies
Donated by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada- xOne awesome, local printer willing to work fast to help our nonprofit
Printing donated by the amazing Reno Type- xA few cots and blankets
Donated by Mike Henderson, Arborglyph - xBreakfast for 20+ people (Saturday)
- x2 Keurig machines & lots of coffee mugs