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FUNDRAISING VIDEOS MADE EASY

 
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MAKE A FILM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE 

An online course that gives you simple skills to film, edit, and promote a fundraising video you create, driving up giving and accelerating your mission.

 

WANT TO TEST RUN OUR COURSE?

As a special launch offer, we are giving 50% off for nonprofits that are willing to give us a tes-timonial as well as share this course within their network. We’re here to serve you as best as possible as we launch this course to which we believe will serve thousands of nonprofits globally. Together, we can make films that make a difference!

MOST NONPROFITS CAN'T AFFORD TO HIRE A PRODUCTION COMPANY, YET VIDEO IS THE NUMBER ONE MARKETING TOOL USED TO RAISE FUNDS.

TELL A STORY THAT COMPELS

PEOPLE TO GIVE

Did you know 57% of online donors make a gift after watching an inspirational fundraising video? Your nonprofit deserves to tell stories that cause potential donors to open their hearts and wallets. More money means greater potential impact.

TELL A STORY THAT COMPELS PEOPLE TO GIVE

Nonprofits deserve to tell stories that cause potential donors to open their hearts and their wallets. More money means greater impact.

GOT A SMART PHONE? GAIN BASIC SKILLS TO MAKE A BETTER THAN BASIC VIDEO

Your cause deserves to have a quality video that doesn't cost more than your entire marketing budget. You can use your smartphone or equipment that won't break the bank.

GOT A SMART PHONE? GAIN BASIC SKILLS TO MAKE A BETTER THAN BASIC VIDEO

Your cause deserves to have a quality video that doesn't cost more than your entire marketing budget. You can use your smartphone or equipment that won't break the bank.

INSPIRE GENEROSITY AND INCREASE AWARENESS

Nadus Films gives you an inside look at our process so that you can create an inspirational video that will engage your audience and compel them to give.

ABOUT NADUS INSTITUTE

Making a promotional video can be costly! After years of telling the stories of nonprofits across the globe, the team at Nadus Films saw a need they could no longer ignore. We launched Nadus Institute as a way to give nonprofit leaders another tool in their fundraising tool belt so that they can save money and continue making an impact in the world.

Nadus films has been producing award-winning, feature-length, short films and promotional videos for over 15 years. Collectively, Nadus Institute’s teachers have over 50 years experience in filmmaking, writing, and photography.

 

SUPPORTING THE WORK OF NONPROFITS IS ONE OF OUR MISSIONS.

We’ve helped raise millions of dollars for organizations making a difference around the world. We also award a fully produced promotional video annually to one nonprofit through our Give-a-Story grant.

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Coury Deeb

Founder and Director, Nadus Films

 Coury Deeb is a filmmaker, storyteller, thrill-seeker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, husband and father of three. Above all, Coury is a faith-filled believer in Hope. Nadus Films, the nonprofit movie making company that Coury founded 15 years ago, exists “to make films that make a difference.” Like Nadus Films, Coury lives a life that doesn’t stop at pressing play. Awareness is never enough. Coury’s life and message demand adventure, activism, and altruism.

 

Sarah Braud

Story Consultant, Script Writer

Sarah Braud is a writer, brand & marketing consultant, and keynote speaker who loves talking about how entrepreneurs and leaders can use storytelling devices to connect with audiences. Her writing has been published in a variety of online publications, including Art House America, Hippocampus, Numéro Cinq and Hungry Mountain. Sarah is most proud of her scripts, many of which have been produced by Nadus Films.

Ryan Galanaugh

COO and Producer, Nadus Films

Ryan is a nonprofit business executive who combines fundraising talent and programmatic know-how to sustainably grow organizations and profoundly impact communities. He serves as Producer at Nadus Films where he is responsible for operational and administrative management for the corporation. Ryan has extensive experience working with front-line, direct human-service agencies, developing and managing effective programming designed to produce significant outputs with corresponding measurable outcomes.

Andrew Robinson

DP & Editor, Nadus Films

Andrew is a self-taught filmmaker who has directed music videos, filmed documentaries and narrative shorts, and edited scripted TV shows and commercials. He has extensive knowledge of filmmaking gear and tech, and is proficient with editing software used to cut, color grade, and create motion graphics and VFX such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects.

Clay Cook

Photographer, Clay Cook Photography & Nadus Film

Clay Cook is an advertising photographer, blogger, social influencer, and educator. Over the last ten years as a photographer, Clay has shaped creative projects with brands such as: A&E, History, Lifetime, NBC Universal, and Papa John's Pizza. In addition, he has brought to life, worldwide assignments for publications such as National Geographic, Time, Forbes, and The Guardian.

Coury Deeb

Founder and Director, Nadus Films

 Coury Deeb is a filmmaker, storyteller, thrill-seeker, philanthropist, entrepreneur, husband and father of three. Above all, Coury is a faith-filled believer in Hope. Nadus Films, the nonprofit movie making company that Coury founded 15 years ago, exists “to make films that make a difference.” Like Nadus Films, Coury lives a life that doesn’t stop at pressing play. Awareness is never enough. Coury’s life and message demand adventure, activism, and altruism.

Sarah Braud

Story Consultant, Script Writer

Sarah Braud is a writer, brand & marketing consultant, and keynote speaker who loves talking about how entrepreneurs and leaders can use storytelling devices to connect with audiences. Her writing has been published in a variety of online publications, including Art House America, Hippocampus, Numéro Cinq and Hungry Mountain. Sarah is most proud of her scripts, many of which have been produced by Nadus Films.

 

Ryan Gallanaugh

COO and Producer, Nadus Films

Ryan is a nonprofit business executive who combines fundraising talent and programmatic know-how to sustainably grow organizations and profoundly impact communities. He serves as Producer at Nadus Films where he is responsible for operational and administrative management for the corporation. Ryan has extensive experience working with front-line, direct human-service agencies, developing and managing effective programming designed to produce significant outputs with corresponding measurable outcomes.

Andrew Robinson

DP & Editor, Nadus Films

Andrew is a self-taught filmmaker who has directed music videos, filmed documentaries and narrative shorts, and edited scripted TV shows and commercials. He has extensive knowledge of filmmaking gear and tech, and is proficient with editing software used to cut, color grade, and create motion graphics and VFX such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Adobe After Effects.

Clay Cook

Photographer, Clay Cook Photography & Nadus Film

Clay Cook is an advertising photographer, blogger, social influencer, and educator. Over the last ten years as a photographer, Clay has shaped creative projects with brands such as: A&E, History, Lifetime, NBC Universal, and Papa John's Pizza. In addition, he has brought to life, worldwide assignments for publications such as National Geographic, Time, Forbes, and The Guardian.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

If you are you a leader of a nonprofit that is tasked with fundraising but lack the resources to hire a production company, you still need a video to tell your story so potential donors open their hearts and wallets for your cause.

  • Crowdfunding pages that are promoted by video raise 4 times as many donations.
  • 60% of Millennials prefer watching a video over reading a newsletter.
  • Social video generates 1200% more shares than text and images combined.
  • Adding video to your emails generates a 200-300% increase in click-through rates.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

NONPROFIT STORYTELLING

The nine basic elements of a compelling nonprofit story

PRE-PRODUCTION

All the steps needed to prepare for a video shoot

TAKE GREAT VIDEO

Basic skills to create a not-so-basic promo

EDIT YOUR VIDEO

Step-by-step instructions on using free editing software

TAKE GREAT PHOTOS

Basic photography techniques that ensure inspiring images

EDIT YOUR PHOTOS

Editing with your smart phone to make professional images

MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING

Strategies to target and build your audience

USING SOCIAL MEDIA

Target your ideal donor so you reach a new audience

Elevate the impact of your video with these FREE BONUSES only available to Nadus Institute students who enroll by the October 31 deadline:

 

  • Nadus Films will review your completed story worksheet and provide feedback. (a $250 value)
  • Nadus films will watch the first draft of your completed video and give you personalized feedback on how to tweak it to make it even more impactful. (a $500 value)

MAKE A FILM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE.

Create a high-quality promotional video that launches your giving campaign and propels your mission.

STEP 1

Enroll Now

STEP 2

Make a Professional Fundraising Video

(on your own or with added support)

STEP 3

Inspire Generosity

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TESTIMONIAL

"Every teacher was engaging and clear as they downloaded as much information as efficiently as possible. You could spend hours, months, or years learning everything in this 5 hour workshop!"

Katie Haseltine

Board Member | The Refuge

"Nadus Institute's online course covered all of the basics, including writing a narrative, production, photography, and marketing, to ensure you feel equipped to create videos for your nonprofit in-house. The Nadus team is so good at what they do! Because of this course, I was able to produce a promotional video for our ministry which will hopefully lead to more awareness and support of our mission."

Emily Shockley

 Scarlet Hope

"It’s a great introduction into film and photography, and it’s got a great user interface that anyone can get the hang of easily. Highly recommend!"

Noelle Quillo

 

 
 

"We absolutely loved working with Nadus Films! The curriculum was very well done and super thorough. We were able to make a video that will be able to highlight what we do at Hope Collaborative and help us to sustain the work that we do. We can now make our own videos thanks to what we learned, and the expertise shared!"

Kristy Robinson

 Director | Hope Place

 

 

"Nadus Films has put together an excellent resource for nonprofits to learn and grow in video storytelling. Their online course included everything you need to know to begin producing videos in-house."

Rachelle Starr

Founder and Director at Scarlet Hope

 

Our Clients and Sponsors

Nadus Films is honored to have worked with some of the best organizations, both for-profit and nonprofit,

with the widest reach and the deepest impact in the world.

We are thrilled to introduce Nadus Institute in an effort to serve even more. 

Awards

For 15 years, Nadus Films has brought craft, innovation, and grit to the film-making industry. Our experience and relational ethos are what drive us to continue pursuing greatness. Over the years, we're thankful to have received many awards, including an Emmy.

WHAT WILL IT COST? 

 

Hiring a professional production company to create a video could cost anywhere from $5K-$40K+
This course is only $ 299!

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

 

THE COURSE INCLUDES

 

5 Hours of Instruction

70-Page Workbook

1 Year Access from purchased

Bonus Content of Templates, Checklists, and More!

For a limited, you will also receive personalized feedback from the Nadus team on your story worksheet and completed video

$ 299

ONE TIME PAYMENT

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