With My Disability, I Needed Your Nonprofit. Why Didn’t I Know About You?

Article by Ryan Wilson, CEO of Team Trust Productions

As a person with a disability, nonprofits like yours have significantly changed my life.

I grew up in a small town with no other power wheelchair user. I didn’t think I could do anything. Then, an adaptive sports nonprofit showed me a better way of living.

I am now the CEO of Team Trust Productions I’ve dug deep into helping nonprofits grow their donations and brand awareness through emotional storytelling through video marketing.

We’ve told all sorts of stories — from adaptive surfing to adaptive mountain biking to a girl’s wish to visit a San Diego zoo. It’s these videos that capture the hearts of donors, volunteers, staff, even me. When my crew could visit a zoo and watch as lions, tigers and bears changed a little girl’s life, I knew I was in the right profession.

When Make-A-Wish Maine shared the video online, so too did their community, as the video racked in 6,300 views in days.

Thankfully, this is happens time and time again. People just love a good story, especially one that pulls at their hearts.

Team Trust Productions uses nonprofit video marketing expertise to not only boost funds, but also build trust in your nonprofit, decrease burnout and create a strong community of followers.

As I write, I hear you.

Is it worth the investment? 

How are you different from our local videographer? 

How to “guarantee” success? 

These are common questions. I understand. But we are on your side, every step of the way. We review your analytics; we’ll identify exactly what has worked and what hasn’t; and I will personally guarantee 50 percent growth in your organization.

We are approaching the 2025 holiday season, and this is your time to see exponential boosts in donations. In fact, a 2025 M+R Benchmarks Study found that

24 to 47 percent of annual online revenue comes from November and December.

If you aren’t cashing in on that advantage now, then next year will be worse.

The Relentless Storm: Nonprofit Challenges We All Face

You have many irons in the fire at the moment.

Budgets are tight; you and your volunteers are working long days; and you are just not seeing the impact you know you can make.

That breaks my heart. I feel for you.

What’s more, grants are so unpredictable, and you are left wondering how you fund that next big program.

This state of worry and fear can be devastating and debilitating, as you lose sleep and feel oh so exhausted

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) 2024 report found that  95 percent of nonprofit leaders are concerned about staff burnout, and 34 percent say it’s a major issue. Plus, 76 percent say it affects their ability to execute their mission. 

For small nonprofits with one to five employees and $1 to10 million revenue, these challenges are mission personal. 

Team Trust knows video marketing is your ally, not a burden. We blend emotional narratives with strategic results, outshining fragmented competitors. Our video marketing strategies for small nonprofits let you focus on your mission, while we deliver guaranteed growth.

Ready to ease nonprofit burnout? Schedule a free consultation for video marketing strategies for small nonprofits at teamtrustproductions.com/contact-2/.

Video Marketing: Hard Results in 2025

In 2025, video drives has driven 82.5 percent of internet traffic. So video marketing, when donee right, can massively benefit nonprofits. 

And as you know, web traffic doesn’t pay the bills. Donations do. Video marketing helps with that, too. Actually, 72% of donors are “very likely” to give after watching a nonprofit video, and 57% do so right after viewing.

That’s impressive.

Discover how video marketing for nonprofits can transform your outreach today. Get your no-risk strategy session today.

Tackling Nonprofit Burnout

Let’s get real. You are probably concerned about cost. I mean, your friend probably offers to film your programs for free. 

How could you go wrong there?

That, I admit, is nice, yet it’s problematic.

Your friend will not be able allocate enough time or resources into your success. They will create a video for you, and it might look cinematic. However, is the ROI there? 

Are you seeing $100,000-plus come in from the video like our clients?

Likely, no.

Our team members work hard, long hours to dive into your analytics, and guarantee your success.

We promise 50 percent growth in your organization, or your money back.

If the video or our efforts, underperform, we’ll keep working until we get it right.

There’s no risk — our 13 incredible, ridiculously abnormal money-back guarantees covers it.

Make success easy and combat nonprofit burnout with marketing videos for your staff, donors, partners and more. 

Contact us for guaranteed growth today: teamtrustproductions.com/contact-2.

A heart-breaking story of panic and love

We worked with the Dunhamn family in Maryland. They took a huge risk, and dropped $80,000 for a wheelchair accessible van.

This van helped Scherrone maintain her independence, as her disability worsens. The van also allowed to stay out of a living facility.

But still. That price tag was incredible, and her family was in a panic trying to pay for everything. They needed help ASAP. 

My family and I know firsthand how vital — and expensive — those wheelchair vans are, so Team Trust went all out for Scherrone and her family. We created a documentary film, testimonial videos, and offered complimentary marketing guidance to elevate their reach and donations.

When it was all said and done, they paid for the video. The video was a hit online, and at numerous in-person fundraising events. This was amazing.

As Scherrone’s mom wrote on LinkedIn, we are “a company by and for disabled people.”

Not only that, we are here for any nonprofit making a difference in the lives of people through sports and health and wellness programming.

One Program, Infinite Return

Catalyst Sports was another client of ours. They provide adaptive sports programming for persons with disabilities. 

They wanted to capture the moment a person with a disability felt the thrill of soaring down a mountain for the first time in their life. The videos have been timeless, and years  later, they continue to help Catalyst Sports win grants and earn donations.

Your Invitation

At Team Trust Productions, we’re your storytellers, strategists and advocates. We combine emotionally driven video with fundraising expertise. 

Our goal is, and always will be, to maximize your time and effort, while minimizing the risks. I’m sure you have a good video contact close to home, and I’m sure they do a fine job.

But there’s just something special about having someone with shared lived experiences coordinating it all.

Go to teamtrustproductions.com/contact-2 for your free video strategy session. We are not offering this to everyone, and it will not  be available for long.

Let’s transform your nonprofit into a financially thriving powerhouse that makes a lasting difference in your community.