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Denver For Impact
YouTube Benchmark
Live rankings and performance data for 219+ for-impact YouTube channels across Denver Metro.Updated weekly
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Uploads Last 90 Days
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Past monthTop uploads by views
All-Time Leaders
Top Channels
Denver vs. National
Benchmark Intelligence
How Denver nonprofit YouTube channels compare to national nonprofit and industry benchmarks — and where the biggest opportunities for growth are hiding.
Subscribers
Needs Work
168
Denver Median
25th–75th: 56–926
National: 1.0K(NP Median)
The typical Denver nonprofit has 168 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
310
Denver Median
25th–75th: 129–1.1K
National: 400(NP Median)
The typical Denver channel gets 310 views per video vs. 400 nationally. Better thumbnails, SEO titles, and consistent posting can close this gap.
Engagement Rate
Below National
1.19%
Denver Median
25th–75th: 0.6%–1.8%
National: 2.5%(NP Median)
Denver's typical 1.19% engagement trails the 2.5% national median. Adding CTAs, responding to comments, and posting Shorts can boost this significantly.
Uploads / 90 Days
Needs Work
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Denver Median
118 of 219 active
National: 4(Active NP Median)
The typical Denver nonprofit uploads 1 video per 90 days vs. 4 nationally. Only 118 of 219 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 168 subscribers, most Denver nonprofits have small audiences — but that's typical for local organizations. The average (6.4K) 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: 6.4K subs) skew the average 38× higher than the median (168). The median represents what the typical Denver nonprofit actually looks like — and what you should benchmark against.
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Biggest Growth Lever
101 of 219 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 Denver'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
Denver Nonprofit Growth Playbook
Data-backed priorities ranked by potential impact — where Denver nonprofits should focus to close the gap with national benchmarks
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Upload Consistency Is #1
High Impact101 inactive channels
101 of 219 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 Denver nonprofits.
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Close the Engagement Gap
High Impact1.19% vs. 5.4% national
Denver's 1.19% 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 Impact310 vs. 2K national
The median Denver channel gets 310 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: 168 subscribers
Half of all Denver nonprofit channels have fewer than 168 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
7/10
3 Things We Could Do About Data Centers
Western Resource Advocates
452 subscribers
Despite having only 411 subscribers, Western Resource Advocates achieves a stellar 154% average view-to-subscriber ratio by leaning into creator-style, educational Shorts. Their recent upload frequency of 22 videos in the last 90 days shows a strong commitment to the platform, successfully translating complex policy issues like AI water usage into engaging, native formats.
highSmall environmental advocacy…
6/10
What Is a "Safe Outdoor Space?"
Colorado Village Collaborative
101 subscribers
Colorado Village Collaborative punches well above its weight class, averaging 551 views per video despite having only 88 subscribers, resulting in a massive 626% view-to-subscriber ratio. While their recent upload consistency is healthy with 8 videos in the last 90 days and their custom thumbnails are strong, the channel suffers from a complete lack of closed captions and zero average comments, limiting its overall accessibility and community engagement.
highSmall housing nonprofit effe…
6/10
When Nowhere Feels Like Home (Short Documentary)
Longmont Community Foundation
212 subscribers
Despite a small subscriber base of 214, the channel achieves an impressive 437% average view-to-subscriber ratio, driven by strong documentary-style storytelling like 'When Nowhere Feels Like Home.' However, the channel has been dormant for nearly 300 days and suffers from low caption coverage (26%), limiting its current editorial viability.
highA local community foundation…
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Content Strategy
Content Format Breakdown
How Denver nonprofits structure their YouTube content — from long-form storytelling to quick Shorts
Format Distribution
219 channels analyzed98%
Shorts-Heavy 5
Short-Form (<5m) 214
Mid-Form (5–15m) 0
Long-Form (15m+) 0
Upload Efficiency
Best avg views per video
1
Starfall Education Foundation
53 videos · 73.4M total views
2
Girls Incorporated Of Metro Denver
238 videos · 7.1M total views
3
Protect Our Winters
245 videos · 10.8M total views
4
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum
782 videos · 135.9M total views
5
Allhealth Network
28 videos · 1.1M total views
Shorts Champions
Most YouTube Shorts produced
Performance
Engagement & Format
Trending NowPast 2 months
Viral Hits
The most-viewed recent uploads across all tracked channels
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1mo ago
Inside the Vault: Unseen Abstract Art at the Clyfford Still Museum
Clyfford Still Mus…6.5K
3
1mo ago
The Colorado Sun's Colorado Attorney General Democratic Candidate Forum
Colorado Sun4.8K
4
1mo ago
'Super El Niño' coming? Climate scientists weigh in
University Of Colo…3.2K
5
1mo ago
Animal Care at the Cameron Park Zoo
Environment For Th…1.5K
6
1mo ago
Misconceptions about Homelessness
Colorado Village C…1.1K
7
1mo ago
School cafeterias are one of the nation’s largest food providers. #sxsw #scratchcooking
Chef Ann Foundation1.1K
Community Builders
Comment Magnets
Channels sparking the most conversation — ranked by average comments per video
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Channel
Avg Comments
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Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum
275.0K subs · 69.5K avg views
47
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Ccai
1.8K subs · 27.0K avg views
17
3
Toastmasters International
352.0K subs · 12.2K avg views
17
4
Conscious Alliance
352 subs · 7.8K avg views
15
5
Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc
120.0K subs · 4.8K avg views
15
6
Protect Our Winters
17.1K subs · 91.1K avg views
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7
Denver Botanic Garden Inc
3.1K subs · 2.5K avg views
6
8
The Freebsd Foundation
1.5K subs · 6.7K avg views
5
9
Clay Mathematics Institute Inc
7.8K subs · 3.2K avg views
5
10
Noco Humane
5.5K subs · 2.0K avg views
5
Contenido en Español
Spanish-Language Content
Original Spanish-language videos from nonprofits — a critical gap in markets with large Hispanic populations
50 en español
Bilingual
Robot Coupe/Food Processor
Nourish Colorado · 50 Spanish videos
45 en español
Bilingual
CSU Athlete Kyra Checked the Box to save and heal lives
Donor Alliance Inc · 45 Spanish videos
37 en español
Bilingual
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) for the 2020-2021 school year is coming!
Hunger Free Colorado · 37 Spanish videos
9%
of tracked channels have any Spanish content
20
channels with Spanish videos out of 219 tracked
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channels with Spanish as primary language
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Nourish Colorado
🌐 Bilingual · 50 Spanish videos · 139 subs
50 videos
en español
2
Donor Alliance Inc
🌐 Bilingual · 45 Spanish videos · 437 subs
45 videos
en español
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Hunger Free Colorado
🌐 Bilingual · 37 Spanish videos · 341 subs
37 videos
en español
4
Colorado Trust
🌐 Bilingual · 15 Spanish videos · 776 subs
15 videos
en español
5
Worklife Partnership
🌐 Bilingual · 14 Spanish videos · 36 subs
14 videos
en español
6
Flagstaff Academy Inc
🌐 Bilingual · 9 Spanish videos · 295 subs
9 videos
en español
7
Childrens Hospital Colorado
🌐 Bilingual · 7 Spanish videos · 153.0K subs
7 videos
en español
8
Friendship Bridge
🌐 Bilingual · 6 Spanish videos · 154 subs
6 videos
en español
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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 7/7/2026. Rankings reflect publicly available channel statistics.