Donor fatigue is real. Most nonprofits lose donor conviction between campaigns because the story disappears after the gala. We help you turn major fundraising moments into year-round donor storytelling.
Scene
01 / Opening
Date
04.14.26
Location
Austin · Alameda
Partners
35+ Nonprofits
Success
$3M+ Raised
Awards
3× Emmy
Galas, campaigns, and giving days are powerful moments. But donor conviction fades when the story disappears after the room clears. We build the storytelling system that keeps donors emotionally connected all year, before, during, and after the ask.
“A look at the missions we’ve been trusted with.”
30+ MISSIONS · 30+ YEARS
Hope on the Line · Short Documentary
Created for the Hotline's 30th Anniversary Gala, this film anchored a major fundraising moment, helping raise over $1M. Part of a broader investment in storytelling, the piece connected donors to the real impact of a single call and the Hotline advocate on the other end of the line, reinforcing why continued support matters.
2025 Manhattan Gala · Mission Video
A featured story in ATLAS's ongoing content strategy, featured at their signature fundraising event at MoMA in Manhattan. As part of a year-round approach to storytelling, this story of an ATLAS Fellow's journey to the world of finance in Manhattan helps connect donors to the long-term impact of their investment, not just a single moment.
Planting Seeds · Fundraising Film
Developed for one of the organization's largest fundraising events, this film helped drive a campaign that raised more than $1M. As part of CCP's ongoing content approach, the story brings donors closer to the children and families their support makes possible.
Donor fatigue makes one-and-done storytelling too expensive to waste. Every production should create content that works across galas, campaigns, stewardship, donor meetings, and ongoing engagement.
Big stories that drive action when it matters most.
Anchor films for galas, year-end giving, and major campaigns.
Keep donors connected between campaigns.
Short, consistent stories that show impact and maintain momentum all year long.
Keep donors connected where they already spend time.
Platform-native content that reinforces your mission and builds donor conviction over time.
Build trust with the people behind your mission.
Polished content that gives donors confidence in your organization.
A process built around how nonprofit teams actually work, so your staff stays focused on the mission.
We align on your galas, campaigns, giving days, and stewardship calendar to identify where donor conviction is lost and where storytelling matters most.
We plan and produce reusable content for campaigns, stewardship, donor meetings, board updates, and year-round engagement.
We help you show up consistently so donors stay emotionally connected and ready to give when the next moment comes.
We understand fundraising cycles, donor communication, and the realities of lean teams.
One-and-done storytelling is the most expensive mistake in nonprofit video. We focus on how every story supports donor conviction before, during, and after the ask.
Award-winning work that doesn't just look good. It drives action and builds trust.
We help you stay visible and relevant between campaigns, not just at your biggest moments.
1708 Media consistently delivers high-quality productions that capture our brand tone and message. Will and Ricky are kind, easy to work with, and I'd recommend them to anyone.
Sarah Andrews
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
Will and Ricky were a dream to work with. Everything was seamless, and the story was told beautifully through video.
Carly Samuelson
American Cancer Society
The whole team was available and responsive. They handled multiple deliverables seamlessly. Easy editing process, no surprise charges. They're pros who know the education space.
Amelia Folkes
Raise Your Hand Texas
Tell us about your mission, your calendar, and what you’re hoping video can unlock. We’ll take it from there.