The Chronicle of Philanthropy encourages you to match wits with Hollywood — and gain the opportunity to win cash prizes for good causes.

Inspired by the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s “iParticipate” week of volunteer-focused television programs, The Chronicle’s VolunTV Challenge invites you to demonstrate how you would portray volunteerism in your favorite TV shows.

To enter the contest, submit a video or written text showing us how you would incorporate themes that feature volunteers for your favorite charity. This is a great way to involve your employees, volunteers, donors, and others in a creative effort to think about your cause — and win new publicity and support for your organization.

The Chronicle will award donations to the charities chosen by people who create the three winning entries.

Our judges include nonprofit experts as well as other people involved in the philanthropic world, such as the actress Ashley Judd, a spokeswoman for Population Services International; Arthur Coddington, a senior official at the Craigslist Foundation; and Todd de Lorenzo, chief of staff at the Motion Picture Association. They will pick the three top contest winners, and the entries will be featured on our Web site and in a print edition of The Chronicle.

We’re eagerly awaiting your entries, so start creating ideas now.