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Miami For Impact
YouTube Benchmark

Live rankings and performance data for 220+ for-impact YouTube channels across Miami Metro. Updated weekly.

Zoo Miami Foundation
1
New World Symphony
2
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Baptist Health South Florida
Florida International University (FIU)
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Foundation
YoungArts
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Miami International Piano Festival
Seraphic Fire
Miami Jewish Film Festival
Miami City Ballet
University of Miami (UM)
Miami Animal Rescue Inc

Top channels by subscribers

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Channels Tracked
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Combined Subscribers
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Combined Views
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Uploads Last 90 Days
Trending Now
Top recent uploads by views
March 3, 2026
1.6K views
1
March 3, 2026
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida · 1 day ago
FL Rep. Michelle Salzman publicly criticized HB 1001 as “all over the place” and “incredibly vague.”
652 views
2
FL Rep. Michelle Salzman publicly criticized HB 1001 as “all over the place” and “incredibly vague.”
Equality Florida Institute, Inc. · 4d ago
Donate #rescuedog #ihavethisthingwithplants
537 views
3
Donate #rescuedog #ihavethisthingwithplants
Miami Animal Rescue Inc · 2d ago
Miami MoCAAD: Gifted + Black Creative Conversation
198 views
4
Miami MoCAAD: Gifted + Black Creative Conversation
Miami MoCAAD · 1 day ago
Open House Miami | Designing with Water: Buoyant City, Salty Urbanism, and The Coastline
176 views
5
Open House Miami | Designing with Water: Buoyant City, Salty Urbanism, and The Coastline
Pérez Art Museum Miami Foundation · 4d ago
All-Time Leaders

Top Channels

👑

Most Subscribers

1Zoo Miami Foundation
Zoo Miami Foundation
@zwfmiami
778.0K
2New World Symphony
New World Symphony
@newworldsymphony
115.0K
3Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
@nicklauschildrenshospital
109.0K
4Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Hispanic Heritage Foundation2
@hispanicheritage
60.7K
5Florida International University (FIU)
Florida International University (FIU)
@floridainternational
36.0K
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Most Total Views

1Zoo Miami Foundation
Zoo Miami Foundation
@zwfmiami
359.0M
2Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
@hispanicheritage
42.9M
3Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
@nicklauschildrenshospital
22.3M
4YoungArts
YoungArts
@youngarts
15.2M
5Florida International University (FIU)
Florida International University (FIU)
@floridainternational
14.5M
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Most Videos Overall

1YoungArts
YoungArts
@youngarts
2.3K
2Florida International University (FIU)
Florida International University (FIU)
@floridainternational
2.3K
3Barry University Foundation
Barry University Foundation1
@barryuniversity
1.2K
4Frost Museum of Science
Frost Museum of Science1
@frostscience
1.1K
5Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
@nicklauschildrenshospital
1.1K
Miami vs. National

Benchmark Intelligence

How Miami nonprofit YouTube channels compare to national nonprofit and industry benchmarks — and where the biggest opportunities for growth are hiding.

Subscribers
Needs Work
128
Miami Median
25th–75th: 17–622
National: 1.0K(NP Median)

The typical Miami nonprofit has 128 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
171
Miami Median
25th–75th: 69–625
National: 400(NP Median)

The typical Miami channel gets 171 views per video vs. 400 nationally. Better thumbnails, SEO titles, and consistent posting can close this gap.

Engagement Rate
Below National
1.50%
Miami Median
25th–75th: 0.9%–2.4%
National: 2.5%(NP Median)

Miami's typical 1.50% 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
Miami Median
116 of 220 active
National: 4(Active NP Median)

The typical Miami nonprofit uploads 1 video per 90 days vs. 4 nationally. Only 116 of 220 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 128 subscribers, most Miami nonprofits have small audiences — but that's typical for local organizations. The average (6.3K) 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: 6.3K subs) skew the average 49× higher than the median (128). The median represents what the typical Miami nonprofit actually looks like — and what you should benchmark against.

🚀

Biggest Growth Lever

104 of 220 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 Miami'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

Miami Nonprofit Growth Playbook

Data-backed priorities ranked by potential impact — where Miami nonprofits should focus to close the gap with national benchmarks

📅

Upload Consistency Is #1

High Impact
104 inactive channels

104 of 220 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 Miami nonprofits.

💬

Close the Engagement Gap

High Impact
1.50% vs. 5.4% national

Miami's 1.50% 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.

🔎

Fix Discoverability

High Impact
171 vs. 2K national

The median Miami channel gets 171 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.

🎯

Break the 1K Subscriber Barrier

Medium Impact
Median: 128 subscribers

Half of all Miami nonprofit channels have fewer than 128 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

DannyLux performs “Ya No Estás” (Live!)
9/10

DannyLux performs “Ya No Estás” (Live!)

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

Hispanic Heritage Foundation

60.7K subscribers

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation effectively leverages high-quality cultural performances and recognition events to engage a broad audience, significantly amplifying its mission. Their strategy of showcasing talent and celebrating heritage resonates strongly, as evidenced by the impressive views on their top content.

exceptionalEffectively uses high-qualit…
Welcome to 2026 National YoungArts Week!!
8/10

Welcome to 2026 National YoungArts Week!!

YoungArts

YoungArts

30.8K subscribers

YoungArts effectively leverages its channel to showcase exceptional young artists and their programs, demonstrating a strong ability to attract views, particularly with its flagship event content. However, recent upload frequency is low, which could impact sustained audience growth.

highThis channel excels at visua…
MISHA DACIC S. RACHMANINOV VALSE OP. 10 No. 2
8/10

MISHA DACIC S. RACHMANINOV VALSE OP. 10 No. 2

Miami International Piano Festival

Miami International Piano Festival

12.5K subscribers

The Miami International Piano Festival effectively leverages YouTube to extend its mission, consistently uploading high-quality classical piano performances and artist interviews. This strategy successfully engages a dedicated niche audience, demonstrating strong mission storytelling through accessible cultural content.

highEffectively uses YouTube to …

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Content Strategy

Content Format Breakdown

How Miami nonprofits structure their YouTube content — from long-form storytelling to quick Shorts

Format Distribution

220 channels analyzed
8%
31%
31%
29%
Shorts-Heavy 18
Short-Form (<5m) 69
Mid-Form (5–15m) 69
Long-Form (15m+) 64
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Upload Efficiency

Best avg views per video

1
Pérez Art Museum Miami Foundation

Pérez Art Museum Miami Foundation

676 videos · 2.6M total views

28.3K/vid
2
New World Symphony

New World Symphony

434 videos · 9.1M total views

28.2K/vid
3
Seraphic Fire

Seraphic Fire

131 videos · 3.9M total views

20.6K/vid
4
The Children's Home Society of Florida

The Children's Home Society of Florida

33 videos · 628.3K total views

18.5K/vid
5
YoungArts

YoungArts

2346 videos · 15.2M total views

16.5K/vid
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Shorts Champions

Most YouTube Shorts produced

1
Miami Animal Rescue Inc

Miami Animal Rescue Inc

50 Shorts · 65% of content

50
2
Zoo Miami Foundation

Zoo Miami Foundation

43 Shorts · 5% of content

43
3
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida

43 Shorts · 13% of content

43
4
Epilepsy Alliance Florida

Epilepsy Alliance Florida

43 Shorts · 13% of content

43
5
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Foundation

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Foundation

42 Shorts · 5% of content

42
Performance

Engagement & Format

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Best Engagement

1Miami Animal Rescue Inc
Miami Animal Rescue Inc
@miami.animal.rescue
17.31%
2Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade
Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade
@healthystartcoalitionofmia5364
13.33%
3Miami Community Action Agency
Miami Community Action Agency
@miamicommunity1260
10.53%
4Miami-Dade Parks Foundation
Miami-Dade Parks Foundation
@parksfoundationofmiamidade3771
8.96%
5Chinese American Association of Florida
Chinese American Association of Florida
@caacforlandochinese
8.57%
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Most Shorts

1Miami Animal Rescue Inc
Miami Animal Rescue Inc
@miami.animal.rescue
50 shorts
2Zoo Miami Foundation
Zoo Miami Foundation
@zwfmiami
43 shorts
3Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida
@artsballet
43 shorts
4Epilepsy Alliance Florida
Epilepsy Alliance Florida
@epilepsyallianceflorida
43 shorts
5Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Foundation
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Foundation
@vizcayamuseum
42 shorts
Trending NowPast week

Viral Hits

The most-viewed recent uploads across all tracked channels

March 3, 2026
#1 Trending
1 day ago

March 3, 2026

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida1.6K views
FL Rep. Michelle Salzman publicly criticized HB 1001 as “all over the place” and “incredibly vague.”
2
4d ago

FL Rep. Michelle Salzman publicly criticized HB 1001 as “all over the place” and “incredibly vague.”

Equality Florida I…652
Donate #rescuedog #ihavethisthingwithplants
3
2d ago

Donate #rescuedog #ihavethisthingwithplants

Miami Animal Rescu…537
Miami MoCAAD: Gifted + Black Creative Conversation
4
1 day ago

Miami MoCAAD: Gifted + Black Creative Conversation

Miami MoCAAD198
Open House Miami | Designing with Water: Buoyant City, Salty Urbanism, and The Coastline
5
4d ago

Open House Miami | Designing with Water: Buoyant City, Salty Urbanism, and The Coastline

Pérez Art Museum M…176
Patti Gardner & Bruce Sabath on Prayer for the French Republic | GableStage
6
1 day ago

Patti Gardner & Bruce Sabath on Prayer for the French Republic | GableStage

GableStage151
Sentimiento by Durante Verzola  |  The Parker, Ft. Lauderdale
7
3d ago

Sentimiento by Durante Verzola | The Parker, Ft. Lauderdale

Miami City Ballet108
Community Builders

Comment Magnets

Channels sparking the most conversation — ranked by average comments per video

#
Channel
Avg Comments
Comment Activity
Engagement
1
Seraphic Fire
Seraphic Fire
11.0K subs · 20.6K avg views
11
1.17%
2
Miami Animal Rescue Inc
Miami Animal Rescue Inc
7.7K subs · 4.2K avg views
8
17.31%
3
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
60.7K subs · 8.4K avg views
6
3.07%
4
Zoo Miami Foundation
Zoo Miami Foundation
778.0K subs · 6.2K avg views
4
2.57%
5
Ceramic League of Miami, Inc.
Ceramic League of Miami, Inc.
920 subs · 16.8K avg views
4
0.64%
6
Equality Florida Institute, Inc.
Equality Florida Institute, Inc.
1.6K subs · 530 avg views
3
0.62%
7
Miami International Piano Festival
Miami International Piano Festival
12.5K subs · 1.5K avg views
2
1.59%
8
New World Symphony
New World Symphony
115.0K subs · 28.2K avg views
2
1.50%
9
Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet
9.0K subs · 10.7K avg views
2
0.47%
10
University of Miami (UM)
University of Miami (UM)
8.5K subs · 1.8K avg views
2
3.79%
By Mission

Category Spotlights

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Hidden Gems

AI-curated smaller channels making an outsized impact — one from each category

Coral Restoration Foundation™ The World's Largest Reef Restoration Effort
★ 8/10
Other
Coral Restoration Foundation
Coral Restoration Foundation
1.6K subs
7x viral ratio
An Everglades Documentary: Follow the Water
★ 8/10
Environment & Wildlife
Everglades Foundation
Everglades Foundation
1.6K subs
9x viral ratio
Miami Dade College | Fall 2025 Enrollment is Open!
★ 6/10
Public Institutions
Miami Dade College (MDC)
Miami Dade College (MDC)
5.0K subs
12x viral ratio
GOGO Miami Music Video 2025 - Million Dollar Baby x Not Like Us
★ 0/10
Education & Youth
Guitars Over Guns
Guitars Over Guns
1.1K subs
4.0% engagement
Would you go to a farmers market like this?
★ 0/10
Community & Social Services
EatWell Exchange
EatWell Exchange
241 subs
8x viral ratio

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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 3/5/2026. Rankings reflect publicly available channel statistics.