Fundraising Videos That Inspire Giving
Emotional, powerful films that inspire giving and bring your mission to life.
We create cinematic fundraising videos for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations across Minnesota. Our videos help donors feel connected, inspired, and ready to make a difference.
Make Your Mission Unforgettable
A gala video is more than just a highlight reel. It’s your story, told clearly and with feeling to touch people’s hearts. We’ll help you make a speaker intro, an impact story, or a Fund-A-Need ask video that makes your whole event better.
People don’t forget these videos. On the way home, they talk about them.
Fundraising Videos We've Created
Explore fundraising videos that moved rooms, connected missions to donors, and helped nonprofits raise more with confidence.
- Fundraising, Healthcare, Nonprofit
Luca’s Story | American Heart Association
- Fundraising
Gabriella’s Story | College Possible
- Fundraising, Nonprofit
Luther’s Story | Second Harvest Heartland
- Fundraising, Nonprofit
Emily’s Story | American Heart Association
- Fundraising, Nonprofit
Dave’s Story | Opportunity Partners
- Fundraising, Nonprofit
VocalEssence | Gala Video
- Fundraising, Nonprofit
Minnesota Zoo | “The Great Symphony of Life”
- Fundraising, Nonprofit
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Our Fundraising Video Process
We’ve produced dozens of fundraising videos for causes that matter. Our process is designed to be low-stress and highly effective—so your team can focus on the big picture.
1. Strategic Discovery
2. Story Development
3. Filming With Care
4. Editing for Emotion
We craft a compelling narrative with pacing, music, and visuals that lead your audience to a moment of action.
5. Delivery
Why Fundraising Videos Matter
Fundraising nights move fast, and you only get one chance to make an impression. A powerful fundraising video makes everything clear and helps people understand your mission instead of just hearing about it.
Create an emotional highlight that energizes your room
Simplify your planning with a turnkey partner
Repurpose the video year-round for fundraising and social proof
Demonstrate ROI to your board with metrics and engagement
Why Nonprofits Trust Us with Their Fundraising Videos
We understand how important your fundraising is to you. It’s your chance to motivate, celebrate, and get people to do something. That’s why we make videos that are more than just pretty; they feel real, honest, and very human.
Stories that move hearts
A stress-free process
Ethical storytelling, always
We treat your story — and the people in it — with care and respect, never using emotion as a gimmick.
Reliable, responsive, and easy to work with
You won’t need to chase us down or micromanage a thing. We’ll keep you informed, deliver on time, and handle it with heart.
We make it easy to get a video you’re proud to share. It supports your mission and leaves a lasting impression.
American Heart Association
Case Study
How AHA Minnesota Raised a Record-Breaking $190k Through Impactful Video Storytelling
“The Blue Key team have been so great to work with. From storyboarding the project to filming and editing – they always capture what we are looking for and share our stories in a beautiful and well-th…”
Olivia LaVoy
American Heart Association | Communications Director
Hawkins, Inc.
Case Study
Hawkins Used a Recruiting Video to Reduce Turn Over by 50%
“I felt incredibly comfortable that Blue Key Media took the time to learn about us and how we wanted to portray the information, and their professionalism in capturing it on video was excellent. The e…”
Minde Frederick
Hawkins, Inc. | Recruiting Manager
Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Case Study
The Minnesota Zoo Exceeds Emotional and Financial Impact at Fundraising Event
“Beastly Bash was a huge success, with funding that exceeded their goal of $735,000. The videos Blue Key Media produced sparked strong engagement among guests and staff alike, garnering a lot of posit…”
John Frawley
President
How to Use Fundraising Videos
Your fundraising video is more than just a one-night gala show; it’s a way to tell a story that can keep going long after the event is over. Our clients use their gala videos for:
Campaigns to raise money at the end of the year
Pages and emails to thank donors and follow up
Social media to spotlight impact
Board and stakeholder presentations
Websites and annual reports for nonprofits
Applications for grants and sponsorship decks
We can make different versions of your video from a single shoot, like teaser trailers, edits for specific donors, or social cuts that are ready for any platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we often get asked
How long should a fundraising video be?
Most fundraising videos are between 3 and 5 minutes long. This length is just right. It’s long enough to tell a meaningful story that makes people feel something, but short enough to keep people interested during a busy event program.
A well-made 4-minute video can take viewers on a powerful journey from the beginning to the end, with a strong call to action at the end. We also have shorter versions for galas with tighter schedules, like a 30- to 60-second teaser or social-ready cutdowns. These shorter edits are great for getting people excited before the event, sharing on social media, or following up with donors to reinforce your message. No matter how long it is, we make sure your story sticks with people.
Can you help us choose the story to tell?
Do you offer rush timelines?
Can we use the video after the event?
Yes, and we want you to do it. You can use a fundraising video for your business long after the event is over, so it’s worth the money. Many of our nonprofit clients use their fundraising videos in a lot of different ways, such as in email campaigns, social media posts, year-end giving campaigns, grant proposals, and on their organization’s website. We can help you get more use out of your footage by making more edits or giving you different formats. For example, we can make short clips for Instagram Reels, behind-the-scenes cuts for staff training, or longer versions for annual reports. With careful planning, your fundraising video can be a long-term storytelling tool instead of just a one-night show.
Can you also film at our event?
Yes, filming at the event is an optional part of your gala video package. This could be b-roll of guests arriving, footage from behind the scenes, important parts of the program, and audience reactions during your video presentation. We can also record your speakers, honorees, or leadership team giving live speeches. You can use this video to make thank-you videos, recap videos of the event, or to promote next year’s gala. We film events with as little impact as possible, working quietly to get beautiful, natural shots without getting in the way of your event. We’ll be there to help you tell your story every step of the way, whether your gala is in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, or another Minnesota city—or even out of state.
Let’s Make This Year’s Fundraising Your Most Powerful
Get a video that does more than play between speeches.
Let’s create something that moves the room and fuels your mission.
