Like many ministries, you have countless stories of the incredible work God has done through your organization. But also, like many ministries, you struggle to communicate these stories in an impactful way that moves donors and supporters to a deeper connection with your work.
Does this tension feel familiar?
In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, video marketing is one of the best ways to amplify your ministry’s message and tell your story.
From Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to long-form clips, video marketing for ministries provides a uniquely personal way to convey the impact of your work. Video content is attention-grabbing and evokes emotion from viewers in a uniquely personal way. Additionally, videos are easily shared on social media, helping your ministry reach a wider audience.
Let us take a look at four essential steps in creating compelling videos for nonprofits.
- Clarify Your Message—Before you shoot and edit your video, strategically consider the purpose of your video and identify the key message that you want to convey. Be sure to align the video content with your ministry’s mission. Three great questions to consider when determining your video’s messaging: What do you want them to know? How do you want them to feel? What action do you want them to take?
- Know Your Audience—It is imperative that ministries clearly understand who their primary audience is and who they want to reach with their message. Allocating time for audience research will help your ministry tailor your video content to resonate with your audience.
- Plan Your Video—Now that you understand your primary audience and have clarified your message, you will want to map out all aspects of your video. Keep your team organized by creating a script or storyboard, as well as identifying all of the visuals, locations, and people. It is also beneficial to clarify in advance how long your video needs to be and what media or platforms it is going to be distributed on. The way you script, film, and edit your video will vary greatly depending on the primary channels you plan to distribute the content on.
- Production and Editing Tips—When it comes to the production of your video, following a few basic fundamentals will elevate your end results. Using quality equipment (cameras, microphones, lighting) will ensure your videos meet the quality that audiences have come to expect. However, quality does not have to mean expensive! With the advancements in camera technologies, high-quality videos can be filmed right from your iPhone or Android. Focus on capturing clear audio and having good lighting. Utilizing natural light can greatly improve the visual quality of your video, as well as simple lighting techniques. Avoid overhead lighting, which will cast unpleasant shadows on your subjects. Lastly, use editing software either on your computer or phone to enhance your videos with music, captions, and graphics as necessary to ensure a polished final product.
Video marketing can expand the reach and impact of your ministry as well as develop a deeper level of engagement with your existing supporters. It has never been easier to create compelling video content for ministries, and when paired with these four essential steps, your videos will help you clearly share your story and mission with excellence.
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