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Turn Your Mission Into Their Passion.

We create videos that help nonprofits reach more people and raise more money

Your Biggest Problem Isn't Funding. It's Caring

For 15 years, I've watched incredible nonprofit leaders doing life-changing work struggle with one crucial challenge: making others care as deeply as they do. You have powerful stories of transformation, but they're getting lost in presentations that inform rather than inspire. At Kelsey Hammer Productions, we help you identify your most compelling stories, turn them into videos that move hearts and open wallets, and give you a clear strategy for using them to grow your impact.

We don’t just create videos, we create partnerships

The Video That Changed Everything

I grew up in a small town with no stop lights or grocery stores. From an early age, my grandma showed me the importance of helping your neighbors and making your community better for everyone.

When I was in high school, our town swimming pool desperately needed repairs and was already expensive to operate. We tried bake sales and every small-town fundraiser you could imagine.

At the same time, I was falling in love with making videos and telling stories. So I decided to make a video to help our cause. That's when I found my true calling.

For the past 15+ years, I've been helping nonprofits discover what I learned that day. The right story can change everything. -Kelsey

  • When the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs closed their campus childcare center, community leaders built Stepping Stones Early Learning Center to fill the gap. Despite fundraising efforts, $600K in debt remained, threatening the center's financial stability.

  • We created a signature campaign video and targeted donor videos for their 'Step into our Future' campaign. The strategy: use videos as the emotional finale to major donor presentations, putting real children and their impact front and center.

  • The campaign raised the full $600,000. As a committee member explained: "Their biggest impact is that they were the feels for our big wig presentation wrap ups. We gave our presentation and then concluded with the fun kids video and then the longer donate video to put the kids right in front of them before we were done."

    • $600,000+ raised - 100% of campaign goal achieved

    • Major donor success - Videos closed presentations with emotional impact that moved donors to give

    • Sustainable future secured - Organization can now focus resources on programs and staff rather than paying off debt

    The videos transformed abstract financial need into tangible impact, showing potential donors exactly what their investment would accomplish. By putting real children and their stories front and center, SSELC could demonstrate the immediate community benefit of eliminating the debt burden.

Case Study:

How we helped Stepping Stones Early Learning Center exceed their $600,000 fundraising goal.

Hear From Nonprofit Leaders

  • Nonprofit event video Iowa

    “Kelsey has the unique ability to really bring out the best in people she works with, making everyone comfortable and confident. The high quality work she has done for our organization has taken us to the next level. We are incredibly appreciative for her expertise.”

    Emily Hanson, Executive Director

  • Nonprofit fundraising video

    “Kelsey is incredible! She created a video for our nonprofit that perfectly captured the voice of our students and the impact of our program. She worked quickly, professionally, and personably and we couldn't be happier with the result. We're so excited for a tool to share the work we do and invite others into joining our mission.”

    Sarah Hellos, Co-Founder

  • Paige Price, Program Manager at Waterloo Community Foundation

    “Kelsey helped our organization create a branding video. She is not only an excellent videographer, but an incredible storyteller! Her marketing expertise allowed us to create something that amplifies and shares our story in a simple way. Everyone involved throughout the process raved about how easy she was to work with and we couldn't agree more!”

    Paige Price, Program Director

  • Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services and Marketing at Central Rivers AEA

    “I've worked with Kelsey extensively and she is incredibly thorough, professional and skilled at storytelling. Her reputation for excellence is well established.”

    Beth Strike, Director of Creative Services and Marketing

Here's How We Transform Your Storytelling

  • Discover Your Most Powerful Stories

    We work with you to identify the stories that will resonate most with your audience - the moments that show real transformation and impact.

  • Create Compelling Videos That Move Hearts

    Professional production that brings your stories to life with Emmy-winning cinematography, authentic interviews, and powerful editing.

  • Maximize Impact Everywhere

    Strategic implementation guide showing you exactly how to use your videos across all touchpoints, plus micro-content for social media and ongoing consultation.