Creative Day for Social Good

Delivery
In person

Languages
Available in English | Non disponible en français pour l’instant

Costs
Pro Bono — Apply Below

Get In Touch
Matt Miller at [email protected]
or 866-317-1992 x6

A New Day Has Arrived to Promote Social Good Nationwide

The Capacity Canada CD4SG (Creative Design for Social Good) program is perfect for nonprofits, charities, and social enterprises looking to amplify their impact through strategic non-profit branding and visual storytelling for social good. If your organization aims to strengthen brand identity, communicate its mission more effectively, or enhance non-profit marketing strategies, this program is designed for you.

Whether your organization is an established nonprofit eager to refine your messaging, or a new organization looking for fresh design perspectives, CD4SG connects you with talented students in design and public relations from Conestoga College. It’s all about empowering changemakers with the creative tools they need to make a lasting difference in Canadian communities.

2026 CD4SG applications now closed!

Creative Day for Social Good 2025 work examples here

We were drawn to CD4SG because it allows us to engage with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, leveraging their creativity to generate solutions that positively impact society. By participating in CD4SG, we aimed to foster meaningful connections, inspire innovative thinking, and ultimately, make a difference in the lives of young people across Canada.

IImie Dharmaratna
CD4SG client

CD4SG has been the highlight of my time in the graphic design program. It’s more than just a school project – it’s a real opportunity to grow, collaborate, and contribute to something meaningful.

Alexandra Maurice
Design Student

CD4SG gave me the opportunity to work with nonprofits all over Canada—listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and translating that into design and copy. It was an incredibly rewarding experience as a student.

Heather McKaig
PR Student

I’ve always loved hackathon-style events, but what made CD4SG stand out was its purpose. Helping non-profits get the design support they often can’t access. That sealed the deal.

Jessica Braun
Art Director

Our team is grateful to have worked with a group of energetic and creative people whose promotional materials were eye-catching and captured our culture and values very well. We have used these resources to promote our KWLOT with great success.

Al Mills
CD4SG Client

How the CD4SG Program Works

This program is an incredible opportunity for non-profits to receive high-quality, pro bono marketing materials while giving students real-world experience. Space is limited and the results can be game-changing.

1. Apply Online & Mark Your Calendar

Submit your application for Creative Day for Social Good (CD4SG) and save the event dates!

2. Student Team Selection

Conestoga faculty form student teams, who review applications and choose up to 10 nonprofit clients to work with.

3. Initial Outreach (2-4 Weeks Before)

Student teams connect with their assigned nonprofit clients to understand their needs, goals, and vision for the project.

4. Creative Brief Development (1-2 Weeks Before)

Teams draft a detailed creative brief outlining project scope, objectives, and deliverables for client approval.

5. Kick-off Meeting (Event Day 1 - 8:00 AM Start)

Students gather for a kick-off session (clients are remote but available throughout the day via phone, video, or email).

6. Rapid Design & Branding

Throughout the day, student teams—guided by industry experts—develop brand identities, websites, marketing assets, and more.

7. Final Presentations (Event Day 2)

Students showcase their creative work to nonprofit clients (clients can attend in person if they are in Ontario, and their schedule allows for free).

Ready to elevate your nonprofit’s brand and story?

Don’t miss your chance to participate in Creative Day for Social Good!

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 at midnight