What we do

Three formats. One predictable process.

Video, photo, and podcast production built for impact organizations — powered by Creative Blocks you allocate flexibly each month.

Core production

What we create

Photography

Editorial & Impact Photography

Photography

On-site capture, professional editing, and a growing visual library. From headshots and editorial photography to program documentation and donor cultivation imagery — one block delivers 50+ publication-ready images.

Story portraitsEditorial shootsStock library
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Video Production

Mission Films & Branded Content

Video Production

Impact stories, explainers, testimonials, and campaign videos — from concept through social distribution. Each block includes on-site capture, professional editing, motion graphics, and platform-optimized cutdowns.

Documentary shortsSocial cutsSizzle reels
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Video Podcasts

YouTube & Video Podcast Production

Video Podcasts

Full-service recording, editing, and multi-platform publishing. The Shows plan delivers 3 episodes per month with clips, thumbnails, guest kits, and distribution across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and LinkedIn.

Video podcastsYouTube episodesShow notes + clips
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Go beyond a single session

Need more than a single session?

Creative Projects combine multiple blocks into scoped engagements with strategy, production, and a complete content ecosystem — from documentary films and video podcast series to annual reports and campaign suites.

Included with every plan

Content Strategy & Planning

Impact Mapping Workshop

Every engagement starts with a collaborative session that maps your organizational goals to storytelling opportunities, distribution channels, and success metrics. The result is a 90-day content calendar aligned with your fundraising cycles, events, and campaigns.

Quarterly strategy reviews
90-day rolling content calendar
Distribution strategy & platform optimization
Analytics review & performance insights

The StoryStack Framework

Every client's content strategy maps to three complementary pillars that balance discoverability, shareability, and audience loyalty.

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Search & Discovery

Get found when people search — evergreen library, explainers, guides, and SEO-optimized content.

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Stories

Capture what's already happening — spotlights, impact stories, and behind-the-scenes moments that are made to share.

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Series

Own a format, build a habit — recurring interview shows, community voices, and audience-building series.

Content multiplication

1 shoot → 4+ channels

We don't just produce content — we multiply it. Every production generates a cascade of derivative assets optimized for different platforms and use cases.

YouTube Long-form
📱YouTube Shorts
📸Instagram Reels
💼LinkedIn Video
✉️Email Newsletter
💬Quote Cards
🎧Audiograms
🌐Website Embeds

Target: ≥ 4.0× asset reuse ratio per shoot — vs. agency average of 1.5×

RiseWorks Academy

Included with every plan

RiseWorks Academy

Our codified training methodology ensures your team can maximize the value of your storytelling investment. From content strategy to distribution best practices, we build your capacity alongside our production.

Client training on strategy, distribution, and platform optimization
80+ hours/year paid professional development per creator
Nonprofit storytelling certification standards
Impact measurement and donor cultivation narratives
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Extend your subscription

Add-on services

Paid Media Management

Paid Media Management

We manage your ad campaigns using the content we produce. Setup, weekly optimization, and monthly reporting — so your best stories reach the right audience.

YouTube Library Optimization

YouTube Library Optimization

Transform your existing channel from a content repository into a strategic asset. Full audit, SEO optimization, thumbnail redesign, chapter markers, and playlist architecture.

Accessibility & Localization

Accessibility & Localization

Reach broader audiences and meet accessibility standards. ASL interpretation services and Spanish caption translation for your content library.

Not sure where to start?

Book a 20-minute strategy call. We'll map your content goals and recommend the right mix of video, photo, and podcast blocks.