Impact Campaign

Explore how a central Impact Story and four purpose-built supporting videos can work together across a campaign.

Explore the examples

Leslie’s Impact Story

Legacy Youth Leadership

Legacy Youth Leadership wanted donors and sponsors to see mentorship turning a student’s idea into action, and to encourage investment in more leadership opportunities. Leslie’s Mood Matters initiative made the value of that support tangible.

We built the film around Leslie’s perspective, with a mentor, an educator, and scenes in her school community showing the support behind her work. Rather than describing mentorship in the abstract, the story shows a young leader creating something of her own with guidance by her side.

Legacy Youth Leadership went on to use one of our videos at its 2026 Legacy Ball, where the organization raised more than $186,000.

01 / Impact Story

Leslie’s Impact Story

The central film follows Leslie and the mentorship behind her student-led initiative.

02 / Vignette

The impact of mentorship

A focused look at the support that helps young people turn ideas into action.

03 / Vignette

Leslie’s Legacy Summit experience

A distinct angle on Leslie’s leadership experience and the opportunities around it.

04 / Vignette

Legacy’s mission

A concise introduction to the broader work behind Leslie’s story.

05 / Donor thank-you

A message for supporters

A short piece created to thank the people investing in young leaders.

In their words

What the client said.

I had a great experience working with the Visual Outlet Team! They were very communicative, professional, and easy to work with! The finished video assets that they produced turned out great! :)

TJ EaglinDirector of Marketing, Legacy Youth Leadership

Sammi’s Impact Story

Beauty Bus Foundation

Beauty Bus Foundation wanted donors, hospital partners, and beauty professionals to understand how a moment of care can stay with someone long after treatment. Sammi first experienced its free beauty services while undergoing cancer treatment as a teenager. Years later, she returned as a licensed esthetician and volunteer, making the lasting impact of that support visible.

We followed Sammi and her mother, Heather, as they volunteered at a hospital pop-up salon, pairing the service in action with Sammi’s account of what Beauty Bus meant to her. Alongside the main film, three focused short videos and a donor thank-you give the team different ways to invite supporters, partners, and beauty professionals into its mission.

Beauty Bus featured Sammi’s Impact Story at its 2026 Poker fundraiser, where the organization raised more than $210,000 in one night.

01 / Impact Story

Sammi’s Impact Story

Sammi’s journey from receiving care during treatment to returning as a volunteer.

02 / Vignette

The reward of volunteering

A volunteer-centered perspective on giving comfort to patients and caregivers.

03 / Vignette

Beauty Bus’s mission

A concise film explaining the care Beauty Bus brings into medical settings.

04 / Vignette

The wider impact

A brand-focused view of the people and communities touched by the work.

05 / Donor thank-you

A message for supporters

A short piece for the people who help make this care possible.

In their words

What the client said.

We absolutely loved working with Anthony and the Visual Outlet team. They brought a level of professionalism and understanding of nonprofits that made a huge difference for the projects they helped produce. Their team kept us on schedule as we navigated a busy production timeline, and ensured our story was communicated effectively. The caliber of their work and passion for quality storytelling thoroughly impressed us, and we would recommend Visual Outlet without hesitation to any organization looking for a trusted creative partner!

Emilio OlsonMarketing and Partnerships Manager, Beauty Bus Foundation

The package behind the work.

See the scope, deliverables, and pricing for a project like this.

Impact Campaign

A core story with shorter films and a donor thank-you for a coordinated campaign.

$7,500

Scope of work

  • Collaborative story development
  • One filming day
  • Up to 5 interviews
  • B-roll of the people, places, and work behind the story
  • Video editing, color grading, and music licensing

What you get

  • One Impact Story (Approx. 3 Minutes)
  • Three additional custom videos (1 minute each), tailored to different audiences and calls to action
  • One 30-second donor thank-you video
  • Organized, professionally color-graded raw footage

A flat $1,500 out-of-area production fee applies to shoots more than a three-hour drive from Atlanta.

Before we begin

A few good questions.

What is an Impact Story?

An Impact Story is a documentary video centered on someone whose experience brings your organization’s work to life. It shows what changed for that person and helps viewers understand the difference your work makes.

Are these only good for fundraising?

No. Impact Stories can also support program recruitment, corporate partnerships, foundation outreach, volunteer recruitment, and more. We’ll identify which audiences and relationships matter most to your organization right now, then shape a story that speaks to them.

How could we use these videos?

You can share them at events, in outreach to prospective partners, on your website, across social media, and in direct conversations. We’ll talk about where you plan to use the videos early in the process so they’re made with those settings in mind.

Are there any usage or rights restrictions?

Your organization owns the completed video. Visual Outlet does not place an expiration date on its use or charge recurring usage fees. You can share it on your website, in email and social media, at events, and in fundraising and partner outreach. You can also use the included raw footage to create future content.

How involved does our team need to be?

We’ve designed the process to be light on your team’s time. We’ll need your perspective during story development, help coordinating with the people involved, and feedback at a few key points. We handle the planning, filming, and editing.

What is filming like for the person sharing their story?

We guide them through a conversation rather than asking them to memorize a script. They can speak in their own words, and we’ll take the time to understand their experience.

How do you approach sensitive stories?

Before filming, we talk with your team about the context and any boundaries we should understand. During the interview, people can share their experiences in their own words and choose not to answer a question. We don’t treat hardship as the whole story; we want the finished video to reflect the person’s perspective, strengths, and humanity.

How long does a project take?

Most projects take about two to three months from story discovery through final delivery. We’ll establish a schedule with you before work begins.

What videos will we receive?

That depends on the package you select. You’ll receive either one Impact Story, an Impact Story with three custom short videos and a donor thank-you video, or a collection of three Impact Stories. Every package also includes organized, professionally color-graded raw footage. Compare packages and pricing.

What are the short videos in the Impact Campaign?

They are three additional videos (1 minute each), each shaped for a specific audience and call to action. One might highlight a participant’s perspective while another speaks to a partner or supporter. The package also includes a separate 30-second donor thank-you video.

Is raw footage included?

Yes. Every project includes organized, color-graded raw footage. You’re welcome to use it to create or release additional content later, or bring us back to develop something new from it.

Do you work with organizations our size?

Yes. We’ve worked with organizations with annual budgets around $300,000 and organizations with budgets around $300 million. A lean team and a large institution have different needs, so we adapt our planning, communication, and review process to fit how each team works.

Where are you based?

We’re based in Atlanta and work with nonprofits across the United States. For shoots more than a three-hour drive from Atlanta, a flat $1,500 out-of-area production fee applies. See packages and pricing.

How much does a project cost?

Our packages range from $5,000 to $12,000, before any applicable out-of-area production fee. The right fit depends on the stories and supporting videos you need. See package details and pricing.