“We think of our craft as opening a window to the soul. At every Mission, there’s pathos and passion… and above all, joy. Hopefully, supporters will visually experience the love of a family restored.”
BDI Storytellers Team at Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis, IN
As a faith-first ministry, you operate by vision. Every piece of data, digital marketing, donor communication and leadership decision is made with your organizations’ vision in mind.
Nothing brings that unique vision to life quite like moving stories, photography and video. This is the window between your donors and the lives that are being transformed in your organization.
Capturing the heart of those you serve in powerful ways is what BDI’s Storytellers Team is all about. But great video and photography aren’t just pretty pictures. They increase results, drive traffic to your campaigns and elevate the true vision behind your brand. Through extensive market research and analytics from our own client campaigns, this has proven to be true. We’ve found…
- On Facebook, engagement is highest on posts with videos.
- Online video tops the charts as the most influential source in driving donations.
- How nonprofits use, position, caption, and describe photographs on their homepage have a huge impact on the outcome of their appeals.
- Stories are powerful. How you tell them and how long they are will affect donor response.
Here are some photos, videos, and “on-location” reflections from our BDI Storytellers Team. Through this media, you will see the heart of some great nonprofits, and glean insight into how video and photos can truly elevate your cause.
Reflections at Wheeler Ministries
“We’ve scripted stories for Hollywood.”
“But to us there’s no greater story than a life turned around and made whole.”
Watch Marvin’s Story
Reflections from Bay Area Rescue Mission
“Stepping on a Mission campus, you immediately get a sense that hope and goodness are happening there.”
“To get that perfect shot, sometimes you have to move fast and sometimes you just want for the right moment. And then… magic!”
Reflections at Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
“We want to portray not just the beauty of the external light…”
“…but that wonderful light that emanates from within.”
Reflections from Buffalo City Mission
“We take great pains to film your most prominent supporters in the most favorable light.”
Watch BCM’s Pick a Brick Video
“Many treat sound as an afterthought. We’re moved to make great sound (and music) speak to the soul.”
BDI Storytellers: focused on bringing your vision (and results) to life.
You need to read this! Click here to read “Leaders, are you ready?” from BDI’s CEO and President, Michael J. Tomlinson.
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