Fundraising video production that moves donors to give
We make donor impact stories, campaign films and gala appeal videos for nonprofits, hospital foundations and universities, then cut them for the room, the inbox and social.
Most fundraising films cost $9,000 to $35,000, built from the same rates as our pricing page. Or build your own estimate in two minutes.
Fundraising and nonprofit films we have produced
Impact stories, gala appeals, foundation films and campaign features for organizations large and small.
Senior Concerns impact film
Nonprofit impact
Kenley's Locker gala film
Gala appeal
All Things Tall fundraising feature
Campaign feature
Nonprofit supporter testimonial
Donor story
Healthcare robotics fundraiser
Innovation fundraising
2:22Nonprofit fundraising event
Event coverage
The Global Harmony Initiative
Foundation conversationHow fundraising video production works
Six steps, planned backward from your gala, giving day or campaign launch.
Define the askWe start with the goal: how much, from whom and by when. The story is built to earn that specific gift.-
Find the one storyWe interview staff and beneficiaries to find the person whose story makes the need real.
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Film with careSmall crew, clear consent and respectful framing, so participants feel safe and look like themselves.
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Edit for emotion and clarityStory first, then impact, then a clear ask. Music, pacing and captions do the rest.
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Premiere at the eventWe deliver a room-ready master timed to your program, with a version for the paddle raise.
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Cut for every channelEmail, website and social versions keep the campaign giving long after the gala.
Fundraising video, donor testimonial, event video or brand film: which do you need?
All four can raise money. They differ in what they ask, how long they run and what they cost.
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Fundraising video
Makes the need real and asks for a gift
- Length
- 3 to 5 min + short cuts
- Runs on
- Galas, email appeals, donation pages
- Cost
- $9,000–$35,000
Donor testimonial
A supporter explains why they give
- Length
- 1 to 3 min
- Runs on
- Donation pages, social, emails
- Cost
- $3,500–$15,000
Event video
Captures the night and thanks donors
- Length
- 2 to 4 min recap
- Runs on
- Social, next year’s promo
- Cost
- $9,000–$35,000+
Brand film
Who you are and why you exist
- Length
- 1 to 3 min
- Runs on
- Homepage, board decks, grants
- Cost
- $9,000–$35,000
Many organizations film the appeal before the gala and add event coverage on the night, sharing one crew and one edit team.
What is fundraising video production?
Fundraising video production is creating story-driven videos that show the need, prove your impact and ask supporters to give, for galas, capital and annual campaigns, giving days and donation pages.
The best fundraising videos focus on one person, one clear need and one specific ask. Everything else, from music to captions, serves that moment.
1Who is it for?
Nonprofits, hospital and university foundations, NGOs and mission-driven companies raising money.
2What do you get?
A room-ready master plus email, website and social versions from the same shoot.
3When should we start?
About four weeks before the event or launch, so there is time to find the right story.
Types of fundraising videos we produce
Match the format to the ask. Most campaigns use two or three of these.
3 to 5 min
Gala appeal video
Played before the paddle raise to make the need real in the room.
3 to 6 min
Capital campaign film
Vision, leadership and donors explaining why this project matters now.
2 to 4 min
Donor impact story
One beneficiary, one change, one reason to give.
60 to 90 sec
Annual appeal and giving day
Short, urgent asks for email, social and year-end campaigns.
15 to 60 sec
Social cutdowns
Captioned clips for peer-to-peer and giving day posts.
How much does a fundraising video cost?
A fundraising video typically costs $9,000 to $13,500 for a one-day donor impact story and $14,000 to $35,000 for a two-day campaign or gala appeal film. Gala night coverage is quoted per event.
| Package | Typical range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Donor impact story, one day | $9,000–$13,500 | Story strategy, one shoot day, edit, music and captions |
| Campaign or gala appeal film | $14,000–$35,000 | Two shoot days, several voices, gala master and short cuts |
| Gala night coverage | Quoted per event | Crew on the night, recap edit and donor thank-you cut |
| Extra social cutdown | $750 | Captioned vertical or square version for giving day and email |
Building your own scope? Concept and pre-production run $1,000 to $1,500, a full shoot day $6,000 to $8,000, and editing $2,000 to $4,000 per finished video, so a one-day impact story lands between $9,000 and $13,500. A single local donor testimonial starts at $3,500. These match our pricing page and budget estimator.
Why nonprofits choose 7 Hills for fundraising videos
Story before sizzle
We find the one person whose story earns the gift, then build the film around them.
Respect for participants
Small crews, clear consent and careful framing for beneficiaries, patients and families.
Built for the room
Masters timed to your program and mixed for venue sound, with a version for the paddle raise.
One shoot, every channel
Gala, email, donation page and social versions from the same footage.
Healthcare and campus experience
Years of work with hospital systems and universities, where privacy and approvals matter.
Prices you can check
Every number here matches our pricing page and estimator, so your budget holds.
Fundraising videos by organization
Different organizations raise money in different rooms. These are the ones we film for most.
Hospital and health foundations
Patient and provider stories for capital and annual campaigns.
University advancement
Scholarship, alumni and campus campaign films.
Galas and benefit events
Appeal videos for the program and coverage of the night.
Donor and beneficiary stories
Short testimonials for donation pages and email.
Global foundations and NGOs
Mission films for major donors, boards and partners.
Healthcare innovation
Films that help medical innovators raise support.
Related services
All video production services
Every service we offer, what it is for and what it costs.
Video production pricing
Every service with its price range in one place.
Build your own estimate
Pick your options and see a range in two minutes.
Event video production
Gala and conference coverage.
Testimonial videos
Donor and beneficiary stories from $3,500.
Brand videos
Mission films for foundations and NGOs.
Video storytelling guide
How to build a story people remember.
What clients say about working with us
Organizations come back because the films make people feel something and the process respects their community.
They impressed us with prompt responses, ensuring we met all filming objectives without missing a beat. The quality fully met my expectations.
7 Hills Productions went above and beyond in terms of quality, professionalism, responsiveness, and timeliness. They captured our vision perfectly.
They did an amazing job providing a great product. Very easy to work with, we decided to keep working with them for a year-long campaign.
Fundraising video production FAQ
How much does a fundraising video cost?
A one-day donor impact story costs $9,000 to $13,500. A two-day campaign or gala appeal film costs $14,000 to $35,000, gala night coverage is quoted per event, and extra social cutdowns are $750 each. See our pricing page or build your own estimate.
What is fundraising video production?
It is creating story-driven videos that show the need, prove your impact and ask supporters to give, for galas, campaigns, giving days and donation pages.
How long should a gala appeal video be?
Three to five minutes holds a room before the paddle raise. Email and social appeals work best at 60 to 90 seconds, so we cut both from the same footage.
Can you film our gala as well?
Yes. We can play the appeal video in the program and cover the night with a recap and a donor thank-you cut. Event coverage is quoted per event, in line with our event video pricing.
How do you protect the privacy and dignity of the people we serve?
We get informed consent and signed releases, keep crews small, let participants review how they are shown when appropriate, and follow healthcare privacy rules on patient stories.
What goes into a capital campaign video?
Usually the vision from leadership, the people the project will serve and one or two donors explaining why they gave. We can add renderings or site footage to show what the gift will build.
Can one shoot give us social clips too?
Yes. We plan short cuts from the start so your gala film also feeds email, your donation page and giving day posts. Extra cutdowns are $750 each.
How long does a fundraising video take?
Most projects deliver in about four weeks from kickoff. Share your event or launch date and we will plan backward from it.
Do you work with hospital foundations and universities?
Yes. We work regularly with healthcare systems and university campuses, where approvals, privacy and brand standards matter.
What makes a fundraising video actually raise money?
One person, a clear need, proof that your organization makes a difference and a specific ask. We cut anything that does not serve those four things.
Can you film donor testimonials on their own?
Yes. A single local testimonial starts at $3,500, and batching several donors on one day lowers the cost per story. See our testimonial videos.
Do you work outside Southern California?
Yes. We are based in Irvine, film across Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego, and travel nationwide for campaigns.
Get a quote for your fundraising video
Tell us about the campaign and the date. A producer replies within one business day with a story approach and a fixed estimate.
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