Why Nonprofits Partner with Tectonic Video
Tectonic Video is a full-service video production company that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and corporate philanthropy. While there will always be a need for traditional text and images, we know that video is the future—and our clients do too.
Organizations across the mission-driven sector partner with Tectonic Video because our videos have the power to engage audiences and bring the human experience to life through film.
Here are a few examples of the types of video we’ve created:
- Educational curriculum for universities and museums
- Marketing videos for international development organizations
- Virtual fundraising events for community development organizations
- Advocacy campaigns for human rights organizations
- Immersive 360º & VR experiences for health-related nonprofits
Through it all, our team has never lost sight of why we do this work: world-changing organizations deserve to have their stories told.
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Let's ChatTypes of Nonprofit Videos That We Create
At Tectonic, the opportunities to use video for your nonprofit are endless. We know exactly how to meet the needs of your audiences to boost engagement and affect change. Here’s a list of the types of nonprofit videos that we specialize in:
1. Marketing Videos
Marketing videos build awareness about your cause and organization. They target the widest audience possible to compel them to learn more about your work.
2. Fundraising Videos
Fundraising videos build your case for support to ask current and prospective donors to contribute to a campaign.
3. Story Videos
Story videos demonstrate the impact of your nonprofit through a story of transformation in one of your beneficiaries.
5. Explainer Videos
Explainer videos show informed audiences what you do and how you do it. They also demonstrate how your approach is different from anyone else.
6. Testimonial Videos
Testimonial videos allow your clients, donors and partners to affirm your nonprofits impact using their own voices. These videos are powerful for numerous audiences.
7. PSA videos
Public service announcements, or PSAs, are brief educational videos for specific audiences. They are critical for spreading lifesaving information.
8. Branded Content
Branded content is a story video that is sponsored by your nonprofit yet doesn’t directly advertise or promote your organization.
9. 360º & VR Videos
360º and Virtual Reality (VR) videos are cutting edge, immersive experiences that build empathy and blow minds.
Tectonic’s Approach to Nonprofit Video Production
Creating a nonprofit video takes 2-3 months from concept to delivery. But don’t worry—our expert video storytellers will be there every step of the way. We have a tried and true process for development and production that is clear, collaborative, and low-stress for everyone involved.
Our Award-Winning Nonprofit Videos
Over the past decade, we have created hundreds of nonprofit videos for organizations across the globe. Our content has been installed in museums, selected by film festivals, profiled by The New York Times, and honored with almost 200 awards. Here are a few examples of our award-winning work:
Eric & Peety 6:25
Created for Mutual Rescue, this branded content video went viral with 100M+ views, coverage on the New York Times, NPR, and AdWeek, and won numerous awards.
Source International 6:08
Created for The Tech Interactive, this story film won top honors at the CinemAmbiente Environmental Film Festival.
How Nuru Works 3:32
Created for Nuru International, this explainer video won top honors at the Tellys, Daveys and Communicator Awards.
Austin Coming Together 6:25
Created for United Way of Metro Chicago, this marketing video explains their neighborhood network approach in Chicago.
One Million Lives 4:08
Created for Village Enterprise, this story film celebrated the 1 millions lives who have been impacted by their work.
Julie Packard 2:28
Created for The Tech Interactive, this story video profiled the 2019 Global Humanitarian Award Winner.
