Nonprofit 2 – Rhode Island Video Production Company

Nonprofits need stories that move people.

We help bring those stories to life.

Nonprofits need stories
that move people.

We help bring those
stories to life.

Thoughtful storytelling for
mission-driven organizations.

We started Third Spoon because we believe storytelling can make a real difference. That’s why we partner with mid-to-large nonprofits—to communicate your mission clearly, demonstrate meaningful change, and inspire people to care, give, and act. Before we ever pick up a camera, we take the time to understand why your work matters, so the stories we tell feel honest, human, and built to last well beyond a single campaign.

Thoughtful storytelling for mission-driven organizations.

The Stories That Move
Nonprofit Missions Forward

Over the years, we’ve seen a clear pattern: the videos that perform best are the ones that feel human and real. That’s why these are the stories we focus on:

Impact Stories

The emotional heart of your mission. Real stories that show your work in action—often through the people you serve, or through the story of how your organization came to be.

Common uses: fundraising, donor outreach, grants, websites, presentations

Branded Videos

A clear, human expression of who you are. Thoughtful, story-driven videos that articulate your mission, values, and purpose without feeling promotional or overproduced.

Common uses: Paid ads, Website, donor introductions, major announcements

Campaign & Fundraising Videos

Focused storytelling built to drive action. Clear, emotionally resonant videos designed around a specific campaign or moment in time.

Common uses: Email campaigns, events, digital ads, social media

Program & Mission Explainers

Clarity builds trust and understanding. Accessible videos that explain what you do and why it matters—especially when your work is complex.

Common uses: Grants, onboarding, education, websites

Day-in-the-Life & Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Authenticity over polish. Unscripted looks at real people and real work, captured as it naturally happens.

Common uses: Social storytelling, recruitment, transparency

Testimonial & Voice-Driven Videos

Let others tell the story for you. First-person perspectives that build credibility through lived experience and honest reflection.

Common uses: Donor trust-building, events, supporting grant narratives

Short-Form Social & Digital Content

Extend your story across platforms. Concise videos created from larger shoots to keep your mission visible and consistent.

Common uses: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, email, websites

Year-in-Review & Milestone Videos

Reflection that builds momentum. Thoughtful recaps that celebrate progress, acknowledge supporters, and reinforce impact.

Common uses: Common uses: Year-end appeals, annual meetings, board presentations

The Stories That Move
Nonprofit Missions Forward

Impact Stories

Common uses: fundraising, donor outreach, grants, websites, presentations

Branded Videos

Common uses: Paid ads, Website, donor introductions, major announcements

Campaign & Fundraising Videos

Common uses: Email campaigns, events, digital ads, social media

Program & Mission Explainers

Common uses: Grants, onboarding, education, websites

Day-in-the-Life & Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Common uses: Social storytelling, recruitment, transparency

Testimonial & Voice-Driven Videos

Common uses: Donor trust-building, events, supporting grant narratives

Short-Form Social & Digital Content

Common uses: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, email, websites

Year-in-Review & Milestone Videos

Common uses: Common uses: Year-end appeals, annual meetings, board presentations

How We Partner With Nonprofits

Rather than rigid packages or retainers, we approach nonprofit work as a collaboration—shaping flexible, phased partnerships around your mission, audience, goals, campaigns, and funding realities, using proven models as starting points rather than fixed structures.

1) Story & Strategy Alignment

Before filming anything, we take the time to listen. We work closely with your leadership and communications team to understand your mission, key audiences, upcoming campaigns or grant cycles, and what you want people to feel and do after watching.

2) Core Story Capture

Once the story is clear, a good first step is a partnership focused on creating a clear, emotionally grounded story that can be used across fundraising, grants, and outreach.
What this usually includes:

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<li style=”text-align: left;”>Story and messaging alignment</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>2-3 days of filming</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>One primary impact film (2–5 minutes)</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>A full set of supporting videos</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>Guidance on where and how to use the content</li>
</ul>

3) Campaign Support

Built around a specific moment, this is designed to support a defined campaign, initiative, or fundraising push.
What this usually includes:

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<li style=”text-align: left;”>Campaign-focused planning</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>Focused filming around one program or theme</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>One campaign centerpiece video</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>Several short digital cutdowns</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>Guidance on where and how to use the content</li>
</ul>

4) Ongoing Partnership

For organizations with evolving stories, a longer-term collaboration that allows storytelling to grow naturally over time is a great option.
What this usually includes:

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<li style=”text-align: left;”>An initial flagship story</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>Monthly or quarterly filming capturing new programs, milestones, or moments as they emerge.</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>Multiple videos delivered each month/quarter</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>Monthly strategy sessions</li>
<li style=”text-align: left;”>A growing video library your team can draw from</li>
</ul>

However the partnership takes shape, our goal is always the same: to tell honest, human stories that reflect your mission and move people to care, give, and act.

How We Partner With Nonprofits

1) Story & Strategy Alignment

2) Core Story Capture

Once the story is clear, a good first step is a partnership focused on creating a clear, emotionally grounded story that can be used across fundraising, grants, and outreach.
What this usually includes:

3) Campaign Support

Built around a specific moment, this is designed to support a defined campaign, initiative, or fundraising push.
What this usually includes:

4) Ongoing Partnership

For organizations with evolving stories, a longer-term collaboration that allows storytelling to grow naturally over time is a great option.
What this usually includes:

However the partnership takes shape, our goal is always the same: to tell honest, human stories that reflect your mission and move people to care, give, and act.

How Pricing Works for Nonprofits

We know nonprofit budgets are shaped by grants, donor cycles, and planning timelines. Our goal is to be clear, flexible, and realistic. Rather than fixed pricing tiers, we work within investment ranges based on scope and timing.

Core Story Capture

Typical Investment:
$20K – $40K

Campaign Support

Ongoing Partnership

How Pricing Works
for Nonprofits

Core Story Capture

Campaign Support

Ongoing Partnership

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you work within nonprofit budgets?

We understand that nonprofit funding is often shaped by grants, donor cycles, and annual planning. We scope projects thoughtfully, prioritize what matters most, and design each engagement to maximize what’s captured and delivered. When needed, we can phase work over time to align with funding realities.

Can video costs be included in a grant?

In many cases, yes. We regularly provide clear scopes and documentation that can support grant applications or funding proposals, and we’re happy to collaborate early if storytelling is part of your upcoming funding strategy.

How involved does our team need to be?

We keep the process collaborative but manageable. We guide story development, filming, and post-production, while working closely with your communications or leadership team to ensure alignment—without overwhelming your internal bandwidth.

How long does a typical project take?

Most focused storytelling efforts—from planning through final delivery—take between 5–10 weeks depending on scope and scheduling. Campaign-driven timelines can move faster when needed.

How many videos do we receive?

We design most projects so one core filming effort results in multiple assets—typically a primary story film and several shorter supporting pieces—so your investment works across fundraising, grants, digital, and events.

Do you use real people or actors?

We prioritize real voices and real experiences whenever possible. Authenticity builds trust, especially in nonprofit storytelling. Sometimes, Brand Videos or reenactments can require actors. If actors are ever needed, we approach them carefully and intentionally.

What makes Third Spoon different from other video production companies?

We don’t approach nonprofit work as a content transaction. We approach it as a long-term storytelling partnership. That means we invest time in understanding your mission, audience, and goals before we ever film—so what we create isn’t just beautiful, but strategically aligned and built to support your organization well beyond a single campaign.

Let’s start a conversation.

If you’re thinking about how storytelling could support your mission, we’d be glad to connect. Prefer email? Reach us directly at adam@thirdspoon.co.

22 London St | East Greenwich, RI | 02818

401-440-8155

adam@thirdspoon.co

Nonprofits need stories that move people.

We help bring those stories to life.

Nonprofits need stories that move people.

We help bring those stories to life.

Thoughtful storytelling for mission-driven organizations.

Thoughtful storytelling for mission-driven organizations.

The Stories That Move Nonprofit Missions Forward

Impact Stories

Branded Videos

Campaign &amp; Fundraising Videos

Program &amp; Mission Explainers

Day-in-the-Life &amp; Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Testimonial &amp; Voice-Driven Videos

Short-Form Social &amp; Digital Content

Year-in-Review &amp; Milestone Videos

The Stories That Move Nonprofit Missions Forward

Impact Stories

Branded Videos

Campaign &amp; Fundraising Videos

Program &amp; Mission Explainers

Day-in-the-Life &amp; Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Testimonial &amp; Voice-Driven Videos

Short-Form Social &amp; Digital Content

Year-in-Review &amp; Milestone Videos

How We Partner With Nonprofits

1) Story &amp; Strategy Alignment

2) Core Story Capture

3) Campaign Support

4) Ongoing Partnership

However the partnership takes shape, our goal is always the same: to tell honest, human stories that reflect your mission and move people to care, give, and act.

How We Partner With Nonprofits

1) Story &amp; Strategy Alignment

2) Core Story Capture

3) Campaign Support

4) Ongoing Partnership

However the partnership takes shape, our goal is always the same: to tell honest, human stories that reflect your mission and move people to care, give, and act.

How Pricing Works for Nonprofits

Core Story Capture

Campaign Support

Ongoing Partnership

How Pricing Works for Nonprofits

Core Story Capture

Campaign Support

Ongoing Partnership

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you work within nonprofit budgets?

Can video costs be included in a grant?

How involved does our team need to be?

How long does a typical project take?

How many videos do we receive?

Do you use real people or actors?

What makes Third Spoon different from other video production companies?

Let’s start a conversation.

22 London St. East Greenwich, RI adam@thirdspoon.co 401.440.8155

Nonprofits need stories
that move people.

We help bring those
stories to life.

Thoughtful storytelling for
mission-driven organizations.

The Stories That Move
Nonprofit Missions Forward

Campaign & Fundraising Videos

Program & Mission Explainers

Day-in-the-Life & Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Testimonial & Voice-Driven Videos

Short-Form Social & Digital Content

Year-in-Review & Milestone Videos

The Stories That Move
Nonprofit Missions Forward

Campaign & Fundraising Videos

Program & Mission Explainers

Day-in-the-Life & Behind-the-Scenes Stories

Testimonial & Voice-Driven Videos

Short-Form Social & Digital Content

Year-in-Review & Milestone Videos

1) Story & Strategy Alignment

1) Story & Strategy Alignment

How Pricing Works
for Nonprofits

22 London St.
East Greenwich, RI
adam@thirdspoon.co
401.440.8155