Create An Animated Fundraising Video To Meet Your Funding Goal

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Are you researching animation production options because you want to create an animated fundraising video? You’re in the right place! Video Igniter produces animated fundraising videos for non-profits, startups and other causes. Our complete guide to creating fundraising videos has answers to all of your top questions, including:

How do I work with an animation company to create a fundraising video?
What does it cost to create a fundraising video?
How long does it take to make a fundraising video?
How can I reduce the production cost for my fundraising video?

All that and more coming up in this comprehensive guide. But first, let’s take a look at examples of custom animated fundraising and cause-related videos Video Igniter has produced for non-profits, startups, large companies and TV programs.

Fundraising Video Examples

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animated fundraising video for you. You can see some of our favorite example videos below. For additional production samples, check out our animation portfolio or request access to our demo reels and price sheet.

Are you looking for a different type of animation example? Send us a message to let us know what kind of production example you want to see and we will follow up with some relevant production samples.

How To Make An Animated Fundraising Video

Video Igniter’s guide to producing animated fundraiser videos will show you you how to get the idea in your head turned into a custom animated video. If you hire Video Igniter or a separate production company to create your fundraising video, following these steps will ensure you will end up with a video that explains your mission and inspires people to contribute to your cause.

1). Get A Quote

Start by reaching out to get a custom quote for your fundraising video. Be sure to share details like:

What style of animation do you want to use to create your fundraising video?
How long will your animation be?
When do you need the final draft of your animation?

Alternately, you can schedule a call to discuss your fundraising video with our team.

Our team will use the information we learn to develop a production budget and timeline to bring your fundraising video to life.

When you’re ready to move forward with production, you will receive a production agreement to sign and an invoice for 50% of the production budget.

2). Script

Now that production is underway, our team will spend more time learning what you want to communicate in your fundraising video. Specifically:

What is the main message or talking points you want to communicate to your viewers?
What are you doing to make the world a better place?
Who is your target audience? Who does this cause resonate with?
What is the big “ask” at the end of your video?

Our writers use this information to develop the first draft of the script. You will receive a digital copy to review with your team. Add your comments directly to the document. Then, our team will integrate your revisions and continue to work with you to polish the script until it’s perfect.

3). Storyboard

Next, we turn your script into a storyboard. The storyboard acts like a blueprint for your fundraising video. It tells the illustrators and animators what to create for every part of your video’s script.

You will receive a digital copy of the storyboard to review with your team. Collect everyone’s feedback on the doc and let us know when all your notes are in. We’ll integrate your revisions and polish your storyboard until you love every detail.

4). VoiceOver

You will receive several voiceover auditions to review. Give them a listen and let us know which is your favorite. We’ll hire that person to record the full voiceover for your animation. You will get an opportunity to listen to the full recording and request edits, if needed.

5). Music

You will also receive a selection of soundtracks to listen to. Let us know which one does the best job expressing the emotional tone you want to convey in your fundraising video. We’ll take care of acquiring the appropriate licenses so we can legally use the music in your video.

6). Illustrations

Our art director will review your brand guidelines and develop multiple pieces of concept art for your fundraising video.

Share your honest feedback with the art director about each of the concepts. You can collaborate with the art director to revise and refine the details of your favorite visual concept until it looks perfect.

Then, our team will develop all of the custom illustrations for your fundraising video. Give the illustrations a detailed review and send us your feedback. We’ll integrate your edits until every piece of art is perfect for production.

7). Animation

Now that the script, storyboard, voiceover, soundtrack and illustrations are approved, it’s time to animate your fundraising video!

It takes about 1 week to animate each minute of video. As soon as the first draft is ready, you will receive a link to download a digital copy of your fundraising video. Give it a detailed review with your team and members of your target audience. Collect everyone’s feedback and send it our way.

We’ll integrate your edits and render out the final draft of your fundraising video

How Long Does It Take To Make An Animated Fundraising Video

It takes about 4-8 weeks to create a 60 second animated fundraising video using 2D animation. 3D animation can take 2-3x more time to create a 60-second video. Fancier forms of 2D animation that use hand drawn animation also take 2-3x more time than standard 2D animation.

Need to speed up production for a deadline? Video Igniter offers rush delivery animation.

What Does It Cost To Create An Animated Fundraising Video?

Most forms of 2D animation cost $1,500-$7,500 to create 60-seconds worth of animation. That means you can create a 30 second animated fundraising video for as little as $750!

3D animation and hand drawn 2D animation costs 2-4x more to produce compared to standard 2D animation options.

Get a custom quote for your fundraising video.

Tips To Lower The Production Budget For Your Animated Fundraising Video

Combine these tips to save hundreds of dollars (or more!) off the cost of making your animated fundraising video:

1). Write The Script For Your Fundraising Video

If you write the script for your fundraising video, we lower the cost of making your animation by $500 for each minute of content we create for you.

Download our free script writing template for tips to help you write and structure the script for your fundraising video.

2). Create The Storyboard For Your Fundraising Animation

When you create the storyboard for your animation, we reduce your production budget by an additional $500 for each minute of content we create for you.

Download our free storyboard creation template and review the included storyboard creation guide to see how easy it is to create the storyboard for your fundraising animation.

3). Record The VoiceOver

If you record and provide the voiceover for your animation, we can deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs from your production budget. Watch 1:31 in this video to see how easy it is to record a professional quality voiceover for your fundraising video at home for free!

4). Source Free Music For Your Fundraising Video

Take a look at Incompetech and Facebook’s sound collection for free music that we can legally use in your fundraising video. If you find a free song we can legally use in your video, we will deduct soundtrack licensing costs from your production budget.

5). Start Production ASAP

The best (and easiest) thing you can do to save 10%-25% or more off the cost of making your fundraising video is to start production as soon as possible. Rush delivery can increase your production budget by 10% or more, depending how quickly you need the final draft of your animation. Schedule a call or send us a message to get a quote for your fundraising animation.

Fundraising Video Production Resources

These production resources are popular among people researching how to create a fundraising video:

What is Animated Video Production?

What is Video Igniter’s Animated Video Production Service?

How To Find & Hire The Right Animation Video Company To Create Your Fundraising Video?

How To Make Video Animations With Video Igniter

Still have questions about animated fundraising videos?

Do you have a question about making an animated fundraising video that wasn’t addressed in this FAQ? Use this form to send us your question and we’ll follow up with an answer. We’ll also post the question and answer to this page so other people can benefit from the knowledge.

What is Video Igniter Animation?

Video Igniter Animation is an online animated video production service. By working with our team online, you can get your custom animated video produced faster and for less than hiring a brick and mortar animation studio.

Watch the demo reel below for examples of the kinds of animation our team can produce for you.

Looking For A Fundraising Video Production Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Fundraising Video Success Stories & Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it – these testimonials highlight Video Igniter’s reliability, creativity, flexibility and ability to deliver animations that exceed expectations. When you choose Video Igniter Animation, you can rest assured that you are working with a trusted and reputable studio.

“Couldn’t be happier with Derek and his team. The quality of the work for the cost far exceeded expectations and surpasses anything in the market. Derek was patient, offered many revisions, and was overall great to work with.”

Alex Novick – Founder, Sproutly.com

“Video Igniter were very easy to work with and the entire process for creating and suggesting edits was seamless and stress-free. I would work with them again and would recommend to others looking to create a modern and stylish explainer video.”

Clair Simpson – VP Marketing, Repool.com

“I run a video production company and outsource animation. The team at Video Igniter did a great job in taking the concept I very crudely drew out and making it into a beautiful animation. The review process was easy and their turnaround time was very quick. I’d def recommend them if you’re looking for an animation project.”

Pat Henderson – Founder, Path8 Productions

“Video Igniter came to us with a number of creative and engaging ideas and were able to create an exciting, impactful video in a short period of time. And the best part was that it cost much less than other options of similar quality. The video they made is a great marketing tool for us.”

Alex Raymond – Founder, Kapta Systems

Get in touch!

Schedule a call to discuss your animated video project.

Get a quote for us to create your animated video.

Request access to our newest price sheet.

Create your Video Igniter account, fill out a creative brief for your video and we’ll begin production as soon as we receive your production deposit.

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