Discover how to inspire generosity for your fundraising efforts through storytelling. In this episode, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com talks with author and producer Paul Steven Forrest about the power of video for nonprofit fundraising and how your organization can use it to share your ministry's vision effectively. Learn how to create videos that connect emotionally with your audience and motivate donors to give — without pressure or manipulation. Whether you're looking for fundraising ideas for churches, creative nonprofit fundraising strategies, or storytelling tips that move people to action, this conversation will help you produce videos that make an impact.

If your church, ministry, or nonprofit organization needs new fundraising ideas, watch now to discover how video storytelling can help you share your vision and inspire lasting support.

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*More About This Episode* The Power of Video for Nonprofit Fundraising | Paul Steven Forrest, Author-Producer
Paul Steven Forrest is an award-winning writer, director, and the founder of Maple Street Media. With a career spanning national television, documentaries, and ministry campaigns, Paul has seen firsthand that facts alone don't move people—stories do. His passion is equipping video creators, entrepreneurs, and ministries to craft stories that not only capture attention but create emotional connection and inspire action. 

Paul is the author of "You REALLY Gotta See This!" and the creator of the master course "Start With Story. End With Wow!" which takes students behind the scenes of a real client production and helps them shape powerful stories of their own. His podcast, You Gotta Hear This! continues that mission, sharing insights, practical tools, and creative takeaways for storytellers who want their work to resonate. Whether teaching the three types of stories that connect best—origin, impact, and vision—or drawing on lessons from television production, Paul's focus remains the same: don't just tell people what you do—show them a story they'll never forget. Find out more: https://paulstevenforrest.com\ 

Get the book, "You Really Gotta See This!" here: https://amzn.to/473Qzbu

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00:00 Phil Cooke introduces the power of video for nonprofit fundraising

01:25 Meet Paul Steven Forrest, producer and author, "You Really Gotta See This" book

05:43 Anointed for storytelling

09:37 Motivate donors through storytelling

13:00 Fundraising with videos

17:20 Casting for your fundraising videos

21:30 Videos are powerful in engaging donors to your vision

31:30 Create a library of videos for your nonprofit or ministry