NonProfit Video

Are you looking for an animation studio or freelance animator to help you produce an animated nonprofit video? If so, you’re in the right place!

Video Igniter’s animated video production service is the easiest and most cost effective way to get your idea turned into a custom animated video. Unlike expensive animation studios, Video Igniter’s streamlined process enables you to create a custom animation for your nonprofit in half the time and for half the rate of a traditional brick and mortar animation studio. Best of all, you don’t need any video production experience! Our professional animators will guide you through the full production experience.

In the comprehensive guide, we’ll answer all your top questions about creating an animated video for your nonprofit:

• How do I create a video for my nonprofit with Video Igniter?
• How long does it take to make an animated nonprofit video?
• What does it cost to make a nonprofit video?
• What kinds of animation can I create for my nonprofit?

Answers to all these questions and more are coming up in this comprehensive guide – including tips to help you save $1,000 or more off the cost of making your nonprofit video. But first, before we get into all of that, let’s take a look at examples of the different styles of animation Video Igniter can create for your nonprofit:

Nonprofit Video Examples

Video Igniter can make any kind of 2D or 3D animation 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.

Contact us or schedule a call to start making your video.

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 a nonprofit video with Video Igniter?

Ready to make a video for your nonprofit? Video Igniter will guide you through these 7 steps to create a custom animated video that supports the mission of your nonprofit:

1). Get A Quote

First thing’s first – Video Igniter will work with you to learn about your goals for creating a video for your nonprofit. Then, we’ll come up with a timeline and a budget to help you achieve that goal.

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

To get a quote for your nonprofit video, schedule a call with our production team or send us a message.

2). Script

The first deliverable we create your nonprofit video is the script. Our team will meet with you virtually (or email you a list of questions) to help us understand:

• Who your target audience is?
• What is your mission?
• What key messages do you want to communicate in your nonprofit video?
• What do you want viewers to do when they’re done watching your video?

Armed with this information, Video Igniter’s script writers will develop the first draft of the script for your nonprofit’s video. You will receive a digital copy of the script to review with your team. Give it a thoughtful look over to ensure it conveys all your talking points to your target audience in a way that will resonate with them.

If there are any edits you’d like us to make, let us know! Our writers are happy to work with you to revise and polish your script until you love it.

3). Storyboard

Once the script is approved, it’s time to create the storyboard for your nonprofit’s video. The storyboard functions like the blueprint for your video. It tells our illustrators and animators exactly what to create for every part of your script.

Each page of the storyboard includes a sentence from your script, a rough sketch of the scene and a list of instructions that explains how things will move throughout the scene.

You will receive a digital copy of the storyboard to review with your team. While you review the storyboard, focus on the visual storytelling elements. Do they help enhance the presentation of the message your script lays out? Do the visuals make sense? Are there specific details you want us to show visually? If so, let us know now so we can document it in the storyboard.

4). VoiceOver

With the script and storyboard approved, it’s now time to create the voiceover narration for your nonprofit video.

You will receive a hand picked selection of voiceover auditions. Give them a listen and let us know which option is your favorite. We’ll hire that person to record the full narration for your nonprofit video. You will get an opportunity to listen to the full recording and request edits before we use the narration to create your video.

5). Soundtrack

You will also receive a selection of soundtrack options to listen to. Let us know which one is your favorite and we’ll acquire the appropriate licenses so we can legally use the music in your nonprofit video.

6). Illustrations

After your storyboard gets approved, Video Igniter’s art director will create concept art for your nonprofit video. The art director will review your brand guidelines and any style references you may have shared. Then, they will develop multiple pieces of concept art based off scenes from your storyboard.

When you review the concept art, share your honest feedback with the art director. Let them know what you like and dislike about each concept. That way, the art director can work with you to polish your favorite visual concept until it’s perfect.

With the approved concept art in hand, the art director will now oversee a team of illustrators while they create all of the art for your animation. You will get the opportunity to review all of the art and request edits before approving the art for production.

7). Animation

Now that everything is approved, it’s time to animate your nonprofit video!

Animation takes about 1 week for each minute of content we’re producing for you. If your video is longer than a few minutes, we may add additional animators to the project to speed up this phase of production.

As soon as it’s ready, you will receive a link to share and download the first draft of your nonprofit video. Share it with members of your team and your target audience. Then, collect everyone’s feedback and send it our way.

We’ll integrate your revisions and render out the next draft of your video. After the video gets your approval, we’ll take an extra day to add sound effects and master the audio levels before rendering out the final draft of your nonprofit video.

What does it cost to make a nonprofit video?

Most forms of 2D animation cost between $1,500-$7,500 to create a 60 second nonprofit video.

If you want to create an animation that uses high end hand drawn 2D animated illustrations OR 3D animation, your production budget will likely be 2x-3x larger.

Here are 4 ways you can get a quote for your nonprofit video:

1). Schedule a call with our production team.

2). Send us a message to get a custom quote.

3). Fill out this questionnaire.

4). Request access to Video Igniter’s price page & demo reels.

Looking for tips to reduce your production budget? Scroll down to read the section about budget saving tips for creating a nonprofit video.

How long does it take to make a video for my nonprofit?

Production timelines for a 60-second 2D animated nonprofit video are about 4-6 weeks. High end 2D animation and 3D animation will take 2x-4x more time to complete the project.

If you need to speed up the production process to meet a deadline, send us a message and ask us about rush delivery options for your nonprofit video.

Budget Saving Tips For Creating An Animated Video For A Nonprofit

Combine these tips to save $1,000 or more off the cost of making a video for your nonprofit:

1). Record The VoiceOver

Is there a member of your nonprofit with an iconic voice that wants to record the voiceover narration for your video? Maybe the CEO or founder of the nonprofit? If so, we can deduct voiceover recording and licensing costs from your production budget.

2). Write The Script

Nobody knows your nonprofit’s mission better than you. If someone on your team wants to develop the script for your nonprofit video, you can get a discount of $500 off the cost of each minute of animation we produce for you.

Looking for help getting started writing the script for your nonprofit? Download our free script writing template for animated explainer videos. It’s the perfect way to craft a compelling script for your nonprofit that explains your cause to people and shows them how contributions to your nonprofit will be used to help others.

3). Use Free, Legal Music

Do you have rights to a piece of music we can use in your nonprofit video? If so, send it our way and we’ll deduct music licensing costs from your production budget.

4). Create The Storyboard

You can save an additional $500 off the price of each minute of animation we produce for you if you create the storyboard for your nonprofit video. Download our free storyboard template and review the included storyboard creation guide to see how easy it is to create a storyboard.

Don’t worry about making it look pretty; no artistic ability is needed. It’s our job to bring your ideas to life and make them look great!

5). Provide Your 501(c)(3) Documentation

Be sure to share your 501(c)(3) documentation so you can receive tax-free pricing for your nonprofit video.

6). Start Production ASAP

The easiest thing you can do to save 10%-25% or more off your production budget is to start production as soon as possible. Rush delivery is available if you want to guarantee delivery in 4 weeks or less but you’ll need a larger production budget to make that happen. If you want to minimize or avoid paying extra for rush delivery, we recommend you contact us or schedule a call ASAP to start discussing your nonprofit video.

Nonprofit Video Production Resources

These resources are popular among people reading and researching about how to create an animated nonprofit video:

How To Create An Animated Video

How To Make A Fundraising Video

Tips To Create A More Affordable Animation

How To Create A 10 Second Video

How To Create An Animated Video

Still have questions about making a nonprofit video?

Do you have a question about making a video for a nonprofit 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 An Animated Video Company In The U.S.?

Video Igniter is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

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 offered us the critical combination of creative value, clear communication, and patience with stakeholder feedback. We ended up with truly high-quality design assets for our video series largely due to the extra level of commitment — and the right balance of efficiencies with flexibility in the process when called for.”

Larry Schlessinger – Sr. Creative Program Manager, Amazon Web Services

“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.