- Nonprofit Fundraising Accelerator
A Program to unlock the power of storytelling and get more donations with impactful videos—no big budgets or agency required…
So you can attract, engage, and retain donors like the most successful nonprofits.
Imagine freeing up time to focus on your mission while having a clear, proven system for creating compelling videos that attract more donors. No more stress about how to keep up with marketing – now you have powerful video “tools” that will get you more support. This program will help you get the plan, tools, and affordable team to simplify your video fundraising efforts and see real results.
In My Nonprofit Program You’ll…
- Get a Video Fundraising Strategy & Help that You Can Afford - A 1-on-1 coaching session, a custom plan for your nonprofit, and an on-demand course to help you pull it off.
- Double Your Donor Base? Yes: Yes, that's the future goal, right? I'll help you make a plan to get there.
- Money-Back Guarantee: If you follow the plan we make and it doesn’t bring in new donations that cover the cost of this program then I'll give you a full refund.

Hey, does this sound like you?
- "Our nonprofit has incredible stories to share, but turning them into impactful fundraising videos seems impossible with our budget."
- "We’re doing all we can, but when it comes to getting donors to engage, our efforts just aren't paying off."
- "Video seems like the way forward, but hiring a production team feels completely out of reach for us."
You’re not alone. The good news is, there are simple, cost-effective solutions that can make a big impact.
I know this because I’ve helped nonprofits generate over $1 billion in donations using fundraising videos as a part of their strategy. If you have powerful stories that need to be told, then it’s possible to start whatever budget level you are at!
Through this Accelerator, you'll be able to:
Raise More with Less Effort:
Fundraising videos will increase your donor base without burning out your team. I'll help you build a plan that fits your nonprofit budget and your artist access.
Attract, Engage, and Retain Donors with Video:
Use video to connect with both new and existing supporters - attract, engage, retain.
Find Affordable Video Production Help:
Whether you have access to a cell phone or a local videographer, I'll help you choose options that fit your budget - whether you have $500 or $5,000 per video - you can find global artists to fill the gaps in editing.
Boost Your Nonprofit's Visibility with Video Ads:
No more expensive agency needed. Use my simple process to launch video ad campaigns and hire affordable global subcontractors to manage them — attract new donors.
What You Get in the Program:
- Full Access to My Video On-Demand Fundraising Course: Learn how to plan and produce proven video fundraising videos to attract and retain donors - however big or small your nonprofit budget is.
- Outlines and Step-by-Step Process Briefs for the 4 fundraising videos every nonprofit needs: Copy my approach, tricks, and format for story videos, brand videos, CEO updates, and personalized donor videos. First time this has ever been available.
- A Personal Coaching Session with Brent Gudgel: Tailored insights for your nonprofit's video and fundraising strategies and budget.
- Custom Video Strategy Plan for Your Nonprofit: A custom PDF video plan designed by Brent to fit your nonprofit's goals and budget - whether it's a big budget or you're starting out. I'll outline a strategy from our coaching call.
Let's help you get powerful stories, so you can get the support you need
1. My reproducible Processes & Templates for powerful fundraising stories like these:
Whether you have a video team or not, we’ll help you get fundraising videos as powerful as these. (Templates, step-by-step guides, so much more!) So your job can get easier!
A Template to Powerful Brand Videos, Like These:
How to get great results, whether you have budget for a high end shoot like this:
Or you need a powerful video with only cell phone footage, like this:
3. The Simple Process for effective and professional CEO Updates, like these:
BONUS: The Path to having a Feature Film on Your Nonprofit
I’ll use my film Free Burma Rangers as a case study for how to get it done.
Making a feature documentary is a big undertaking. I have a bonus session in the on-demand course where I walk you through the multi-year process, budgets, distribution strategies, and how you can start filming now to prepare for the day when you’re ready to make the film.
– $1,000 value, free bonus in this course.
On-Demand Sessions & Templates:
In addition to the coaching and your custom video fundraising plan, the educational portion of this program is a series of 8 “on-demand” sessions (plus 1 bonus). These are made to reference “just in time” – use them when you need them in your video fundraising process. (Or, share them with your team when they need them.)
- Session 1: My 1-Page Video Plan for Fundraising Success - How to choose winning video fundraising strategies and plan for success, no matter what budget level you're at.Discover how to select impactful video fundraising strategies and create a simple, effective plan to ensure success at any budget level.
- Session 2: Maximizing Your Budget for Maximum Impact - earn proven strategies to allocate your budget effectively, whether large or small, to achieve the best video marketing results you can. This session includes hiring templates, cost-saving tips, and insider tricks to set you up for success in every project.
- Session 3: Hiring Global Talent Made Easy - A step-by-step guide to finding and hiring skilled, affordable international subcontractors for your video production and marketing needs, complete with templates and practical tips to streamline the process.
- Session 4: 4 Proven Fundraising Video Styles to Attract and Retain Donors -Discover Brent's go-to process for producing powerful fundraising videos, complete with story outlines for the top 4 styles (examples included below), a pro-level interview question template, and a step-by-step guide for your subcontractors to bring each style to life.
- Session 5: Putting Your Videos to Work – Top 5 Proven Strategies for Success - Drawn from years of experience with nonprofits, these are Brent's five best ways to use your videos effectively to attract, engage, and retain donors long after production.
- Session 6: Amplifying Impact: Crafting Effective Video Ad Campaigns for Nonprofits: Explore how to design, launch, and optimize video ad campaigns that increase visibility and drive donations. Plus how to use on-demand subcontractors to run them.
- Bonus Session: Behind the Scenes of Feature Film Development -Join Brent for an inside look at the making of the feature documentary Free Burma Rangers and learn the steps and strategies required to replicate this level of success for your nonprofit.
FAQs
No problem! The program is set up to help you or your team “produce” these videos. (In film terms that means “get it done.”) Whether you will be working with a local videographer or filming yourself on a cell phone, the content in this will help. I’m giving you story processes, guides, tricks, and walkthroughs, including how to hire subcontractors and help them make a good video for you.
In essence, I’ll outline the process of producing these and walk you through how to get it done – with whatever resources you have.
You don’t need to be a video expert – just follow the templates and strategies that fit your nonprofit’s budget. There will always be more expensive videos to do… but the point is that we can have you start to use powerful story strategies with whatever budget level you’re at. A little polish and a great story goes a long way!
That’s exactly why this program exists! Most nonprofits don’t have a budget for a professional video team to do all the videos you need. We’ll show you how to supplement your in-house resources (even if that’s just you) and recruit affordable talent, including global subcontractors.
With this system you could create simple videos for under $500 each month if you want. Or you can scale bigger, still using my processes to save thousands of dollars on expensive video production. The scale is up to you.
This strategy has been used successfully across a range of nonprofits with different missions. Your custom plan will be tailored specifically to your organization and its goals.
With this system you could create videos for under $500 each month if you want. Or thousands. The scale is up to you.
You don’t need expensive equipment to get started! A smartphone with a good camera will suffice if your budget is really tight. Or the processes and outlines scale up for higher end equipment and teams.
Other recommended equipment includes:
- A tripod for stability
- A microphone for better audio quality (external options or lavalier mics work well)
- Good lighting (natural light or affordable LED lights)
- Basic editing software (many smartphones have user-friendly editing apps)
In the course I’ll give a list of some basic cost-effective resources for those doing cell phone production. And if you’re a big video team – I’m sure whatever you have will work.
We’re so confident in this strategy that we offer a money-back guarantee. Follow the plan, and if you don’t see tangible growth in your donor base, we’ll give you a full refund.
With this system you could create videos for under $500 each month if you want. Or thousands. The scale is up to you.
Testimonials from Nonprofit Leaders About Working with Brent



One More Thing...
- The ROI of Video Fundraising
With just one new monthly donor gained through the videos I help you produce, you should cover the entire cost of this program—making it an investment that pays for itself!
- Complete Access to On-Demand Video Fundraising Course
- Outlines & Step-by-Step Guides for the 4 Essential Fundraising Video Styles
- Personal Coaching Session with Brent Gudgel to refine your video strategy
- Custom Video Strategy Plan tailored for your nonprofit’s goals
- Bonus Session: Behind the Scenes of Feature Film Development