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A go-to resource for practical storytelling tips, creative insights, and powerful tools—plus personal musings, funding opportunities, curated mixes, and more. Updated regularly!
Map Your Storytelling Spectrum
Every story you tell as a non-profit organization or NGO is an opportunity to make a difference. Whether you’re revealing a new issue, refocusing attention on a familiar problem, investigating a controversial cause, or humanizing an entrenched one, your storytelling should always be intentional and strategic.
Quick Guide: Optimizing Videos for Social Media
Learn how to optimize your videos for social media with our essential toolkit, designed to help non-profits extend the reach of their content. From platform-specific aspect ratios to the best export settings, we’ll show you how to make your reports and videos shine across every digital platform.
How to Craft Powerful Impact Stories
An impact story isn’t just a report of what you’ve done—it’s a compelling narrative that combines personal anecdotes and data to demonstrate the tangible and emotional results of your projects. It gives life to numbers and provides a pathway for your audience to understand the real-world changes your organization makes.
30 Essential Interview Questions for Impact Storytelling
The best interviews are those where the subject feels comfortable, open, and willing to share deeply. To achieve this, the questions you ask must be carefully thought out. They should give room for reflection, encourage the interviewee to share their journey and align with the organization's mission and goals.
How Non-Profits Can Build Storytelling Capacity for Greater Impact
Critical insights from a report produced by the Rockefeller Foundation that can help your organization elevate its impact through strategic content creation
Watch Club: Sierra Pettengill’s The Rifleman
In The Rifleman, Sierra Pettengill delves into the hidden history of the National Rifle Association (NRA), using archival footage to uncover the organization’s shift in ideology following the civil rights movement.
Quiz: Identify Your Audience for Video Projects
A tool like this audience quiz can serve as an important first step to pinpoint an audience’s needs, preferences, and behaviors before diving into content creation. It streamlines the process of audience identification, making it easier to tailor content that speaks directly to specific groups—whether it's donors, volunteers, or the general public.
An Ode to the Soundtrack of Rat Film
Two things happened this week that sparked this post. First, I was itching to start sharing some of my favorite film music and soundtracks. Second, I was chatting with a creative collaborator earlier this week and we both expressed our love for the director Theo Anthony. Enter Rat Film, Anthony’s 2016 documentary, which explores the complex relationship between the history of Baltimore and its rat population.
5 Reasons Why Scripting is Essential for Non-Profit Video Projects
When it comes to producing effective and impactful videos, the script is the cornerstone of the entire process.
Storytelling for Social Impact
Non-profit organizations and NGOs must leverage the power of storytelling to drive social change. The Documentary Impact Report highlights critical insights that can transform how your organization approaches impact storytelling, ensuring your message resonates with the right audience and drives meaningful action.
Watch Club: Dean Goes Surfing
This week on Watch Club, we're diving into Dean Goes Surfing, a documentary that rides the waves of passion, perseverance, and pure joy.
The Ultimate Guide to Production Music Libraries for Your Next Video Project
The right music can elevate your story and connect with your audience on an emotional level. Whether you're working with a high budget or need royalty-free options, here's a comprehensive list of music libraries to help you find the perfect track for your project.
Case Study: Explainer Video on Cell and Gene Therapy
Fixing the Foundation is one of the explainer videos I like to re-watch before starting any new explainer project.
How Animation Can Boost Engagement and Retention in Campaigns
Let’s discuss how animation can be used effectively in campaigns to increase both engagement and retention, ensuring that your message resonates with your audience long after the campaign ends.
Transforming Data into Stories: The Power of Motion Graphics
Attention spans are shorter and the competition for your audience's attention is fierce. For non-profits and NGOs, presenting data in a way that is not only informative but also engaging can make a significant difference in how your message is received. Enter motion graphics!
5 Myths About Non-Profit Video Production That Are Holding You Back
Let's debunk the five common myths about non-profit video production and provide insights to help you overcome these barriers!
Platform Power: Boost Your Video’s Success
You worked so hard to bring a video touting your organization’s impact to life. Now what?
Making Your Non-Profit Videos Accessible to Everyone: A Guide to Inclusive Content
Accessibility in video content isn’t just about compliance; it’s about making sure your message reaches the widest possible audience and reflects your organization’s commitment to inclusivity.