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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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All-Time Leaders
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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
173
Denver Median
25th–75th: 53–932
National: 1.0K(NP Median)
The typical Denver nonprofit has 173 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
294
Denver Median
25th–75th: 129–1.1K
National: 400(NP Median)
The typical Denver channel gets 294 views per video vs. 400 nationally. Better thumbnails, SEO titles, and consistent posting can close this gap.
Engagement Rate
Below National
1.22%
Denver Median
25th–75th: 0.6%–1.9%
National: 2.5%(NP Median)
Denver's typical 1.22% 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
105 of 219 active
National: 4(Active NP Median)
The typical Denver nonprofit uploads 0 videos per 90 days vs. 4 nationally. Only 105 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 173 subscribers, most Denver nonprofits have small audiences — but that's typical for local organizations. The average (6.5K) 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: 6.5K subs) skew the average 38× higher than the median (173). The median represents what the typical Denver nonprofit actually looks like — and what you should benchmark against.
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Biggest Growth Lever
114 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 Impact114 inactive channels
114 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 Impact1.22% vs. 5.4% national
Denver's 1.22% 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 Impact294 vs. 2K national
The median Denver channel gets 294 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: 173 subscribers
Half of all Denver nonprofit channels have fewer than 173 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
Say hi to Mazie!
Noco Humane
5.5K subscribers
Noco Humane drives an exceptional 26.3% engagement rate and a strong 34.9% view-to-subscriber ratio through consistent pet profile videos. However, repetitive titles and 0% caption coverage limit its overall production quality.
mediumAnimal shelter driving massi…
7/10
Made in Marble | Colorado Experience
Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc
125.0K subscribers
Rocky Mountain PBS maintains a highly active channel with 50 uploads in the last 90 days and strong journalistic titles like 'Colorado ranchers face major cattle sell-off' (70k views). However, despite 120k subscribers, average viewership sits at just 4% of their audience, and their 8% caption coverage is a significant accessibility gap for a major media organization.
highColorado's PBS station deliv…
7/10
Fun Librarians. Weird Titles.
Denver Botanic Garden Inc
3.1K subscribers
The channel boasts an exceptional 6.35% engagement rate and a 122% view-to-subscriber ratio. Recent uploads like a Denver day-trip guide (48k views) prove strong organic reach, though the 67-day dormancy and 2% caption coverage are notable gaps.
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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 · 74.8M total views
2
Girls Incorporated Of Metro Denver
238 videos · 7.1M total views
3
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum
789 videos · 137.0M total views
4
Protect Our Winters
259 videos · 11.0M total views
5
Allhealth Network
28 videos · 1.3M 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
2
1mo ago
99¢ Kids' Clothing Sale
Arc Thrift Stores73.3K
3
1mo ago
Facility Dog Visit at Children’s Hospital Colorado
Childrens Hospital…12.0K
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1mo ago
Hudson protest against ICE detention center
Colorado Sun4.3K
5
1mo ago
Highways connect us all—and they can also become pathways to freedom when you know what to look for.
Truckers Against T…1.6K
6
1mo ago
6 Low-Water Perennials for a Drought Resilient Yard
Resource Central1.6K
7
1mo ago
Go on a hunt with the Python Cowboy | Get the trip at Straight Shot #sportingclays
Ability Connection…1.5K
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
276.0K subs · 81.0K avg views
56
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Toastmasters International
355.0K subs · 17.0K avg views
21
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Conscious Alliance
359 subs · 8.0K avg views
15
4
Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc
125.0K subs · 3.9K avg views
7
5
Denver Botanic Garden Inc
3.1K subs · 3.8K avg views
6
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Clay Mathematics Institute Inc
8.3K subs · 3.6K avg views
6
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Noco Humane
5.5K subs · 1.9K avg views
5
8
The Freebsd Foundation
1.5K subs · 6.7K avg views
5
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Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation Inc
9.2K subs · 1.9K avg views
4
10
Ccai
1.8K subs · 27.1K avg views
3
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
19
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 · 148 subs
50 videos
en español
2
Donor Alliance Inc
🌐 Bilingual · 45 Spanish videos · 442 subs
45 videos
en español
3
Hunger Free Colorado
🌐 Bilingual · 37 Spanish videos · 341 subs
37 videos
en español
4
Colorado Trust
🌐 Bilingual · 15 Spanish videos · 765 subs
15 videos
en español
5
Worklife Partnership
🌐 Bilingual · 14 Spanish videos · 36 subs
14 videos
en español
6
Flagstaff Academy Inc
🌐 Bilingual · 10 Spanish videos · 298 subs
10 videos
en español
7
Childrens Hospital Colorado
🌐 Bilingual · 7 Spanish videos · 154.0K 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 8/25/2026. Rankings reflect publicly available channel statistics.