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Philadelphia For Impact
YouTube Benchmark
Live rankings and performance data for 176+ for-impact YouTube channels across Philadelphia Metro.Updated weekly
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Uploads Last 90 Days
Trending Now
Past monthTop uploads by views
All-Time Leaders
Top Channels
Philadelphia vs. National
Benchmark Intelligence
How Philadelphia nonprofit YouTube channels compare to national nonprofit and industry benchmarks — and where the biggest opportunities for growth are hiding.
Subscribers
Needs Work
249
Philadelphia Median
25th–75th: 62–1.4K
National: 1.0K(NP Median)
The typical Philadelphia nonprofit has 249 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
On Par
365
Philadelphia Median
25th–75th: 152–1.1K
National: 400(NP Median)
The typical Philadelphia channel gets 365 views per video vs. 400 nationally. Better thumbnails, SEO titles, and consistent posting can close this gap.
Engagement Rate
Below National
1.25%
Philadelphia Median
25th–75th: 0.5%–1.9%
National: 2.5%(NP Median)
Philadelphia's typical 1.25% 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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Philadelphia Median
81 of 176 active
National: 4(Active NP Median)
The typical Philadelphia nonprofit uploads 0 videos per 90 days vs. 4 nationally. Only 81 of 176 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 249 subscribers, most Philadelphia nonprofits have small audiences — but that's typical for local organizations. The average (3.9K) 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: 3.9K subs) skew the average 16× higher than the median (249). The median represents what the typical Philadelphia nonprofit actually looks like — and what you should benchmark against.
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Biggest Growth Lever
95 of 176 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 Philadelphia'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
Philadelphia Nonprofit Growth Playbook
Data-backed priorities ranked by potential impact — where Philadelphia nonprofits should focus to close the gap with national benchmarks
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Upload Consistency Is #1
High Impact95 inactive channels
95 of 176 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 Philadelphia nonprofits.
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Close the Engagement Gap
High Impact1.25% vs. 5.4% national
Philadelphia's 1.25% 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 Impact365 vs. 2K national
The median Philadelphia channel gets 365 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: 249 subscribers
Half of all Philadelphia nonprofit channels have fewer than 249 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
8/10
"brrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" –Lang Lang (Piano '02)
Curtis Institute Of Music
34.3K subscribers
Curtis Institute of Music demonstrates how to adapt niche arts education for modern audiences. By utilizing platform-native titles and highlighting masterclass moments, they achieved a massive 762K-view viral hit, driving a strong 65.4% view-to-subscriber ratio. They are highly consistent with 28 uploads in 90 days, though their 2% caption coverage is a glaring accessibility failure.
exceptionalA classical music conservato…
8/10
A Day in the Life at Sharing Excess
Sharing Excess
1.3K subscribers
Sharing Excess demonstrates exceptional audience resonance with a 4.26% engagement rate and average views reaching 71% of their subscriber base. Their content is highly mission-focused, tackling timely issues like SNAP cuts rather than posting generic event recaps, though their 0% native caption coverage is a notable accessibility gap.
exceptionalSmall food rescue nonprofit …
6/10
Army Veteran Garret Hrynko Found Purpose and Connection Through TMF After Years of Struggle
Travis Manion Foundation
2.8K subscribers
Travis Manion Foundation excels at mission-driven storytelling, consistently uploading videos (14 in the last 90 days) that highlight veteran experiences rather than generic organizational updates. However, the channel suffers from a disengaged audience, evidenced by a 0.1% engagement rate and zero average comments per video. Furthermore, the complete lack of closed captions (0% coverage) presents a major accessibility barrier that limits the content's overall quality.
highA veteran support organizati…
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Content Strategy
Content Format Breakdown
How Philadelphia nonprofits structure their YouTube content — from long-form storytelling to quick Shorts
Format Distribution
176 channels analyzed96%
Shorts-Heavy 7
Short-Form (<5m) 169
Mid-Form (5–15m) 0
Long-Form (15m+) 0
Upload Efficiency
Best avg views per video
1
Museum Of The American Revolution
293 videos · 4.3M total views
2
American Association For Cancer Research
894 videos · 15.2M total views
3
Jefferson Health Corporation
557 videos · 44.1M total views
4
Please Touch Museum
155 videos · 1.8M total views
5
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
48 videos · 1.2M total views
Performance
Engagement & Format
Trending NowPast 2 months
Viral Hits
The most-viewed recent uploads across all tracked channels
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1mo ago
Congressional Briefing: AACR Cancer Progress Report 2026
American Associati…28.6K
3
1mo ago
Why Are Hockey Pucks Kept Cold? | The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia
Franklin Institute12.3K
4
1mo ago
It’s not the same without you.
Philadelphia Orche…7.2K
5
1mo ago
Previewing the Supreme Court’s 2026-2027 Term
National Constitut…3.1K
6
25d ago
The Secret History of the Acid Queen? | Distillations
Science History In…1.4K
7
1mo ago
🏛️ Mascots from across Pennsylvania gathered in Harrisburg for AICUP’s annual Mascot Day. #FYP #HFU
Holy Family Univer…1.2K
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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Middle East Forum
14.4K subs · 6.4K avg views
38
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Curtis Institute Of Music
34.3K subs · 22.4K avg views
5
3
Mastery Charter School - Thomascampus
260 subs · 1.4K avg views
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Sharing Excess
1.3K subs · 886 avg views
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5
Philadelphia Orchestra Association
21.0K subs · 1.3K avg views
2
6
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center Inc
398 subs · 2.1K avg views
2
7
Thomas Jefferson University
3.4K subs · 5.7K avg views
2
8
Philadelphia Youth Basketball Inc
590 subs · 1.3K avg views
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Contenido en Español
Spanish-Language Content
Original Spanish-language videos from nonprofits — a critical gap in markets with large Hispanic populations
5%
of tracked channels have any Spanish content
8
channels with Spanish videos out of 176 tracked
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channels with Spanish as primary language
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Congreso De Latinos Unidos Inc
🌐 Bilingual · 47 Spanish videos · 146 subs
47 videos
en español
2
Leap Academy Charter School
🌐 Bilingual · 29 Spanish videos · 420 subs
29 videos
en español
3
University Of The Arts
🌐 Bilingual · 21 Spanish videos · 1.7K subs
21 videos
en español
4
Clay Studio
🌐 Bilingual · 16 Spanish videos · 1.8K subs
16 videos
en español
5
Soroptimist International Of The Americas Inc
🌐 Bilingual · 15 Spanish videos · 2.3K subs
15 videos
en español
6
The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
🌐 Bilingual · 5 Spanish videos · 231.0K subs
5 videos
en español
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Cooper Health Systems
🌐 Bilingual · 5 Spanish videos · 28 subs
5 videos
en español
8
Camcare Health Corp
🌐 Bilingual · 1 Spanish video · 53 subs
1 video
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 10/14/2026. Rankings reflect publicly available channel statistics.