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Nonprofit Video Marketing Case Studies

Nonprofit video marketing case studies that unpack the brief, the creative and the results, with concrete numbers you can share with your board.

June 30, 2025
5 min read
By Happy Productions
Nonprofit Video Marketing Case Studies
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Nonprofit Video  Marketing Case Studies

These nonprofit  video case studies unpack the brief, the creative, and the results. Get  inspiration and concrete numbers you can share with your board and team.

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Happy Productions videographer with the Watsi team on a New York shoot

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🎥 Feed the Children: Fighting Hunger with Authentic Stories

Objectives: Increase awareness of childhood hunger and mobilize donors.
Strategy: We produced a series of documentary-style videos at events in Denver, Texas, and Utah, capturing interviews with staff, volunteers, and families.
Results: The videos resonated deeply, driving increased engagement across all social platforms and inspiring donations to support Feed the Children’s mission.

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Fighting Hunger | na.amma.org

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🎥 Heifer International: Empowering Women Farmers

Objectives: Share stories of women farmers in Honduras working to end hunger through sustainable agriculture.
Strategy: On-the-ground footage highlighting the farmers’ challenges and successes, optimized for social platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
Results: 163,000+ video views in just one week, generating new donations and helping move closer to Heifer’s $1.8 million fundraising goal.

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Women Farmers Can Make Asia More Food-Secure | Asian Development Blog

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🎥 Water.org: Growing Engagement for Global Impact

Objectives: Expand social media reach to educate and activate supporters about the water crisis.
Strategy: Captured compelling content in Boston and Kansas City to spotlight Water.org’s innovative financial solutions, distributing across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Results: Engagement grew by over 52% in one month, with a 53% increase in likes and 3.4% more comments, proving storytelling drives meaningful interaction.

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Behind the scenes: Happy Productions lighting a Watsi interview in a Brooklyn office

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🎥 NDSS Buddy Walk: Celebrating Inclusion

Objectives: Document the 30th Annual Buddy Walk in New York City, showcasing the joy and impact of the event.
Strategy: Interviews, highlight reels, and authentic participant stories from Times Square to Central Park.
Results: Reached thousands online and engaged 2,500+ attendees, making the milestone event the most visible in NDSS history.

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Find your local Buddy Walk® | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)

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These case studies prove the power of nonprofit video marketing done right: real stories, strategic distribution, and clear calls-to-action that drive donations and engagement.

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