As an Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) partner, you can help elevate real Iowan's stories, highlighting the meaningful impact of housing and community development efforts throughout Iowa.
Content Opportunities
Chief Door Opener
Know someone dreaming about buying a home? This contest is an incredible opportunity for them—pass it along!
The Iowa Finance Authority is searching for Iowa’s next Chief Door Opener to Homeownership—someone ready to document their real journey toward buying a home and inspire others along the way. It’s a chance for your future homebuyers to share their story, learn from experts and potentially become the face of homeownership across the state.
The Chief Door Opener will create honest, helpful and entertaining content that busts myths and highlights available programs and resources. The best part? They bring you along for the ride!
As a trusted partner, you can play an important role in helping us find our star. Access ready-to-share graphics, sample captions, and other materials to easily share the contest with future homeowners in your network and encourage them to apply by April 30, 5:00 PM.
Planning to buy a home in 2026? Show us your main character energy! 🏡✨
🎬 NOW CASTING: Chief Door Opener for the Iowa Finance Authority. Take us behind the scenes of your home-buying journey, share the real story, and inspire other Iowans to take that first step.
💵 Win $10,000 and star in IFA’s statewide campaign!
🎥 Submit a 1-minute video by April 30, 2026, 5 PM CT to tell us why you’re the perfect fit.
Entrants enter the contest by submitting a 1-minute video pitch to the official Woobox form
April 30, 2026
Contest closes April 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CDT.
May 5, 2026
Up to 10 finalists will be notified with instructions for the social media assignment.
May 6, 2026 – May 15, 2026
Finalists complete and post their social media assignments
June 2026
Winner is selected and begins content creation commitments during National Homeownership Month.
Contest Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, but they must not close on a home before August 1, 2026. The program is designed to document the full homebuying journey. Closing earlier would limit the ability to capture that experience.
Someone with a genuine interest in homeownership, willingness to share openly, and a timeline that allows for the journey to be documented.
Yes! Your client can continue working with you as their REALTOR® or lender. In fact, if your client is selected, you may even appear in some of the content as part of their homebuying journey.
No, it’s designed to follow a normal experience, not change it.
