Resources

Our desire is to help and provoke people to tell their own stories!

Innovatory Training Community is a webinar style 1-hour session designed for nonprofit teams who want storytelling videos that move hearts and lead to action—without feeling promotional, polished-for-the-sake-of-polish, or emotionally extractive.

We’ll share the same approach we use in documentary work: a balance of beauty and purpose, with ultimate care for the story subject.

There are 4 sessions in 2026, all with unique purposes. Attend them all or jump in the one that you need the most!

Training Communities

Free 1-hour online training sessions to help your team tell stories that honor subjects and get results.

Session Topics

  • July 14 - Story Funding & Planning

    • Measuring Return on Investment

    • Grants or High Cap Donor

    • Drafting a Creative Brief

  • August 11 - Story Structure & Interviewing

    • Pre-interview calls

    • Building a Story Treatment

    • Interview skills

  • September 22 - Video Production & Editing

    • Video/Audio/Lighting basics

    • Choosing locations

    • Editing the story

  • October 20 - Distribution & Marketing 

    • Building a strategy

    • Live Event checklist

    • Social shorts

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GETTING STARTED WITH STORIES?

The world is now dominated by video content. At every turn, brands and organizations are faced with the challenge of telling their story in a way that cuts through the noise and drives action. This short field guide will give the filmmaker and the organization the inspiration and know-how to get started with capturing stories of impact. The how and the wow. The art and the science.

Buy Softcover Book - $9.15

(Send us an email if you would like the e-book for free!)

Impact Unleashed:

WHITE PAPER: Turbocharging Nonprofit Fundraising with Compelling Video Testimonies

This white paper explores the value of video testimonies for nonprofits seeking to raise funds, demonstrating how these stories can emotionally engage donors, create relatability, and establish authenticity.

Need some personalized help?

Take your storytelling to the next level! Schedule a discovery call or directly book a 3 hour coaching session for your team. Cost is $450.