Episode #6 | Video Storytelling for Nonprofits with Zach Putnam

This week on The Fundraising Elevator, Zach Putnam of ZP Productions sheds light on the art of video storytelling for nonprofits. Learn how you can craft authentic narratives by centering your storytellers and using tried and true visual storytelling techniques. Zach shares the profound impact that video storytelling can have for nonprofits and how compelling narratives and visual elements have the potential to evoke emotions, drive engagement and inspire action.

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This Episode Brought to You by: 
Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com
Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events. 

The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/
As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year. 

Speakers

Samantha Swaim

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/

Kristin Steele

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/

Zack Putnam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachputnam/

| Resources |

Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#consulting

Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/

Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book

Connect with Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com

Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/

ZP Productions: http://www.zpproductions.com

ZP Reel: https://vimeo.com/zpproductions/review/785284702/492df7f76b

Canine Companions Jeanette and Fiji: https://vimeo.com/zpproductions/review/830214808/dd10e59ed5

Friends of Trees: https://vimeo.com/zpproductions/review/355087153/a04d47ce73

Whitney's Giant Ass Cinnamon Rolls: https://vimeo.com/zpproductions/review/592944449/106e0fb067

Ethical Storytelling: https://blog.greatergiving.com/ethical-storytelling-nonprofit-fundraising/

CDC's Guidelines on a Trauma-Informed Approach: https://www.cdc.gov/orr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm

Offer Every year, ZP Productions offers a grant for free video production to one nonprofit organization. Email Zach at zach@zpproductions.com to apply.