Hastings marketing firm gifts services to help local nonprofit in need

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - IdeaBank Marketing in Hastings is hosting their “Ideathon” through Friday, helping enCourage Advocacy Center by providing 24 hours of free marketing services.

IdeaBank launched IdeaThon in 2021 to support area nonprofit organizations with strategic and creative marketing products and services that they would not otherwise be able to afford. For enCourage, IdeaBank is helping the organization name it’s inaugural signature fundraising event, as well as develop promotional materials.

The two have officially come up with “Mint” as the event name.

enCourage Advocacy Center addresses root causes of abuse and violence in Adams, Nuckolls, Clay and Webster counties. The organization also combats human trafficking while empowering survivors of abuse and sexual assault.

”We began IdeaThon as a way to support nonprofits in the communities where IdeaBank and its team members live and work,” said Sherma Jones, agency principal. “We’re glad to be able to assist enCourage in the vital work it provides its clients and the community.

The event will take place on Feb. 3, 2024, at Lochland Country Club in Hastings. More information about enCourage Advocacy Center is available at encouragecenter.org.

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