Before we announce the winners for the Get Up & Give Digital Media Challenge, let me first thank everyone that participated.  We couldn’t have pulled it off without the help of our wonderful and generous sponsors .  Another big thanks to our wonderful Board, our volunteers, Kevin McElhinney (our web guru), Dina Chaiffetz (the epitome of a dogood dynamo), and all the orgs that helped spread the word about Get Up & Give.

Ok, now let’s get down to business:

Best Video:
1.  The Apology Video – Retriever Rescue of Colorado

2.  A Drop In the Bucket – Global Greengrants Fund

3.  Do Some Good – Goodwill Industries

Best Photo:
1.  The Future’s So Bright – Children’s Outreach Project

2.  PFlag Is Family – PFLAG Denver




3.  A two way tie between ELK and Anchor Center For Blind Children






We had countless other fantastic submissions that we will be highlighting over the next few weeks on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/goodspark .  In the meantime you can check out the rest of the submissions here: SHORTS – PHOTOS

The clock is ticking and this is the last week to get in your submissions for the Get Up & Give Digital Media Challenge.  For individuals, it’s a great opportunity to raise awareness about the causes that matter most to them.  For nonprofits, it’s a chance to get the word out about the important work they do.
Let me highlight a few key points:  It is FREE, it is EASY, and it is GREAT exposure for the cause/causes you care about and/or the organizations you support.  ANYONE can enter.  P.S. – Don’t forget the prizes.  http://www.goodspark.org/getupandgive/

Hope to see you all at the Event on September 9th.

We know that one person has the power to make a difference. What if that one person could inspire hundreds and thousands of others to do the same? Now that’s IMPACT.
GoodSpark developed the Get Up & Give Digital Media Challenge to test this theory. We’re asking you (individuals, nonprofits, creative community) to leverage your talents and tap your inner muse to create a digital short or photograph that will inspire young professionals to take action – giving of their time or money to make their community and world a better place.
Use whatever inspires you – your favorite cause, a nonprofit in your backyard, the story of one person or the plight of many. The parameters are few, so your creativity can be endless. We’re searching for something unique. Truly compelling. From your heart. Above all, create something that has the power to inspire young professionals to Get Up & Give.

We encourage EVERYONE to participate and take advantage of this opportunity to increase generosity and community involvement.

Looking for ways to give time and talent instead of dollars?  We are currently building up our phase one volunteer team for the “We Connect” program.  If you are a passionate individual interested looking for a rewarding volunteer experience and have experience in the following areas:

-Graphic Design
-SEO
-IT Infrastructure (networking, hardware, email, storage, HA/DR)
-PC/Mac Support
-Google Apps
-Database management

…please don’t hesitate to apply.  Not only will you have the satisfaction of helping out fantastic organizations in your own backyard, but you will also gain valuable philanthropic experience and knowledge about nonprofits and the community.
This initial group will also be involved in the nonprofit selection process.  For more information, please contact info@goodspark.org.