Ascedia, Inc., a Milwaukee-based web design, web programming and internet marketing company, recently announced that they will expand its outreach program, called beCause, to include a matching grant program for non-profit and cause-based organizations.
“At Ascedia we take pride in our community and our commitment to social stewardship. We have always given back to the communities we do business in, and today I am happy to announce the expansion of our outreach efforts with our matching grant program,” said Dan Early, president of Ascedia. “In the current economic climate, it is imperative that cause-based organizations have the ability to continue their investment in online marketing channels for effective engagement, relationship management, and information delivery – and this new program creates an easy conduit for participation and budget expansion.”
Ascedia created beCause, its website design and e-marketing outreach program, in 2001 to serve non-profit ventures by donating time, materials, and professional marketing services.
Under the new matching grant program, cause-based organizations can apply for a partial or full budget grant match, up to $20,000 per organization, for web development, internet marketing, training, and other web related services provided by Ascedia.
Through the beCause program, Ascedia plans to donate $200,000 in services to cause-related organizations in calendar year 2009.
“We have always wanted to grow the beCause program and expand its reach,” Early said. “For eight years our beCause program has made a difference for so many clients and people they serve, but we have always wanted to do more. We feel that the time is right to grow the program to help our clients expand the reach of their budgets, and it’s an important venture for us because we understand the value of social ROI. The employees at Ascedia believe in the beCause program and enjoy making a difference in their community by sharing their time and talent. The entire staff has made a commitment to the growth of the program and they are excited to be a part of it.”
Organizations can apply for the program by visiting http://because.ascedia.com or by contacting Amy Hoekman at: 414.292.3220.
