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YouTube Benchmark
Live rankings and performance data for 180+ for-impact YouTube channels across Atlanta Metro.Updated weekly
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Uploads Last 90 Days
Trending Now
Past monthTop uploads by views
All-Time Leaders
Top Channels
Atlanta vs. National
Benchmark Intelligence
How Atlanta nonprofit YouTube channels compare to national nonprofit and industry benchmarks — and where the biggest opportunities for growth are hiding.
Subscribers
Needs Work
234
Atlanta Median
25th–75th: 64–1.2K
National: 1.0K(NP Median)
The typical Atlanta nonprofit has 234 subscribers vs. 1.0K nationally. Most local channels are in early growth — even reaching 1.0K puts you ahead of the national median.
Views / Video
Below National
269
Atlanta Median
25th–75th: 121–1.1K
National: 400(NP Median)
The typical Atlanta channel gets 269 views per video vs. 400 nationally. Better thumbnails, SEO titles, and consistent posting can close this gap.
Engagement Rate
Below National
1.52%
Atlanta Median
25th–75th: 0.8%–2.5%
National: 2.5%(NP Median)
Atlanta's typical 1.52% engagement trails the 2.5% national median. Adding CTAs, responding to comments, and posting Shorts can boost this significantly.
Uploads / 90 Days
Needs Work
1
Atlanta Median
108 of 180 active
National: 4(Active NP Median)
The typical Atlanta nonprofit uploads 1 video per 90 days vs. 4 nationally. Only 108 of 180 channels are active. Consistency is the #1 growth lever.
What the Data Tells Us
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The Gap Is Real
With a median of just 234 subscribers, most Atlanta nonprofits have small audiences — but that's typical for local organizations. The average (27.7K) is higher because a few large channels pull it up. Even reaching 1K subscribers puts a channel in the top quartile locally.
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Why Medians Matter
We use medians because a few large channels (avg: 27.7K subs) skew the average 118× higher than the median (234). The median represents what the typical Atlanta nonprofit actually looks like — and what you should benchmark against.
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Biggest Growth Lever
72 of 180 channels haven't uploaded in 90 days. Consistency is the #1 predictor of growth. Channels posting weekly see 3-5× more views than monthly posters. This is Atlanta's biggest opportunity.
National benchmarks sourced from M+R Benchmarks 2025, Rival IQ, Dash Social, and Social Blade nonprofit category data (2024–2025).
Subscriber Distribution
Where most channels fall — the majority have under 5K subscribers
Atlanta Nonprofit Growth Playbook
Data-backed priorities ranked by potential impact — where Atlanta nonprofits should focus to close the gap with national benchmarks
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Upload Consistency Is #1
High Impact72 inactive channels
72 of 180 channels haven't uploaded in 90 days. YouTube's algorithm rewards consistency — channels posting at least 2×/month see 3-5× more views than those posting sporadically. This is the single biggest lever for Atlanta nonprofits.
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Close the Engagement Gap
High Impact1.52% vs. 5.4% national
Atlanta's 1.52% median engagement is below the 5.4% national average for small channels. Quick wins: add a CTA in the first 30 seconds, pin a comment with a question, and respond to every comment within 1 hour to boost algorithmic ranking.
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Fix Discoverability
High Impact269 vs. 2K national
The median Atlanta channel gets 269 views/video vs. 2,000 nationally for similar-sized channels. Optimize titles for search (use keywords your audience Googles), create custom thumbnails with faces and text, and use 8-12 relevant tags per video.
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Break the 1K Subscriber Barrier
Medium ImpactMedian: 234 subscribers
Half of all Atlanta nonprofit channels have fewer than 234 subscribers. Reaching 1K unlocks YouTube monetization features and puts you in the top quartile locally. End screens, cross-promotion on email newsletters, and consistent thumbnails accelerate subscriber growth.
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AI Spotlight
Editor's Picks
Channels selected by AI for exceptional content quality and impact
6/10
POV: You're on your first Christmas Bird Count
Birds Georgia Corporation
1.4K subscribers
Birds Georgia achieves a strong 47.9% view-to-subscriber ratio and a healthy 2.15% engagement rate. Titles like 'POV: You're on your first Christmas Bird Count' demonstrate a solid grasp of native YouTube framing, though the low 40% caption coverage limits accessibility.
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6/10
HHUSA Process Demonstration
Hire Heroes Usa
252 subscribers
Recent activity is healthy (9 videos in 90 days) with titles indicating strong mission storytelling. However, generic thumbnails, low absolute views (~100 recently), and 52% caption coverage limit overall impact.
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Content Strategy
Content Format Breakdown
How Atlanta nonprofits structure their YouTube content — from long-form storytelling to quick Shorts
Format Distribution
180 channels analyzed97%
Shorts-Heavy 5
Short-Form (<5m) 175
Mid-Form (5–15m) 0
Long-Form (15m+) 0
Upload Efficiency
Best avg views per video
1
More Perfect Union Foundation
1856 videos · 668.8M total views
2
Piedmont Healthcare Inc
498 videos · 50.7M total views
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Northside Hospital Inc
397 videos · 11.8M total views
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Atlanta Speech School Inc
33 videos · 2.8M total views
5
Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc
208 videos · 3.0M total views
Performance
Engagement & Format
Trending NowPast 2 months
Viral Hits
The most-viewed recent uploads across all tracked channels
2
1mo ago
Father and Son: I Love You So Much, I'll Gobble You Up
Fathers Incorporated35.4K
3
1mo ago
Why Britain Isn't as Rich as Norway #history
Foundation For Eco…13.2K
4
1mo ago
There Are No Easy Wins | MWM
Maxwell Leadership…3.9K
5
1mo ago
A New Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Offers Hope
American Cancer So…2.8K
6
1mo ago
Thrift Your Style Fashion Show coming soon!
Goodwill Of North …1.9K
7
1mo ago
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Peace Academy Char…1.6K
Community Builders
Comment Magnets
Channels sparking the most conversation — ranked by average comments per video
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Channel
Avg Comments
1
More Perfect Union Foundation
3.6M subs · 649.0K avg views
3,320
2
Foundation For Economic Education Inc
308.0K subs · 2.8K avg views
19
3
Solutions For Veterans Inc
4.0K subs · 8.4K avg views
12
4
Atlanta Speech School Inc
3.0K subs · 85.5K avg views
12
5
Horizon Theatre Company Incorporated
26.5K subs · 26.7K avg views
10
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Fathers Incorporated
20.9K subs · 3.3K avg views
4
7
Morris Brown College
811 subs · 901 avg views
3
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Federation Of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund
1.9K subs · 3.1K avg views
3
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Maxwell Leadership Foundation Inc
326.0K subs · 1.9K avg views
3
10
Ron Clark Academy Inc
33.8K subs · 2.8K avg views
3
Contenido en Español
Spanish-Language Content
Original Spanish-language videos from nonprofits — a critical gap in markets with large Hispanic populations
1%
of tracked channels have any Spanish content
2
channels with Spanish videos out of 180 tracked
0
channels with Spanish as primary language
By Mission
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Analytics
Distribution and trends across all tracked channels
Subscriber Distribution — Top 20
Engagement Rate — Top 20
Upload Frequency — Videos in Last 90 Days
Engagement Rate vs. Subscriber Count
Bubble size = total views · Log scale on subscribers · Outliers top-left = high engagement, small audience
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Data sourced from the YouTube Data API. Last updated 7/9/2026. Rankings reflect publicly available channel statistics.