Video is a critical tool in a nonprofit fundraising and marketing plan. Video storytelling can bring a nonprofit mission to life, fostering emotional connections. Visual narratives engage audiences, making complex issues relatable, driving empathy, and compelling action. Video's shareability amplifies impact, reaching wider audiences and enhancing donor engagement.

My guest this week is Rachel Jellinek, the President of Reflection Films, Inc., a WBENC-certified woman-owned video production company.  Rachel gives tips on how to start the video process, how to ensure participant understanding and agency during unscripted film shoots, and valuable advice for anyone looking to embark on their video storytelling journey.

She also shares her innovative three P's framework—pride, possibility, and purpose—that guides organizations to depict their narratives with authenticity and impact.

About Rachel Jellinek

Rachel Jellinek (she/her) is the President of Reflection Films, Inc., a WBENC-certified woman-owned video production company.  Reflection Films does video storytelling and content creation for a variety of mission-driven organizations.  They do filming and animation, typically for a fundraising, marketing, training or tribute purpose.  Reflection Films is based in Boston and films in other places as well.

Prior to Reflection Films, Rachel worked at several nonprofits focused on public health and education. She has served as a health educator for youth and adults and as a director of a literacy program. Rachel holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MA from Harvard University.  In her free time, she enjoys bird watching and playing the banjo.

Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn.

Resources:

• https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Loggerhead_Shrike/id#
• https://r-films.com

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