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Turn Your Mission Into Their Passion

We help nonprofits grow their impact through strategic 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." - Sarah Helleso, Try Pie“

Over the last 15 years, Kelsey Hammer Productions has created over 500 videos ranging from short-form storytelling to feature-length documentaries.

  • Emmy Award-Winner

  • 20 under 40 Award Recipient

  • Best Woman Filmmaker Award

  • Best Iowa Film Award

  • Blue and Gold NSPRA Awards

  • Vimeo Expert

Meet Kelsey

Case Study:

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

Watch the video below to hear from our long-time clients and partners

“Working with Kelsey was so powerful because she got it. She gets that stories matter and what stories make a difference to tell to donors, volunteers, and participants.” -Madelyn Ridgeway, 247 Blac

“We are a long-term client of Kelsey’s and it’s just the best investment we make every year. We literally could not do our annual event without her.” -Megan McKenzie, McElroy Trust

Our Strategic Approach

  • Find Your Biggest Opportunities

    We start by finding your most important presentation opportunities, such as annual galas, board meetings, major donor visits, and volunteer orientation. The magic happens when you have captive, engaged audiences who choose to be there.

  • Identify Your Actual Audiences

    Who's really in each room and where are they in their relationship with your organization? First-time attendees need different content than longtime supporters. Board members require different messaging than potential volunteers.

  • Create Strategic Videos

    Professional production that brings your stories to life with Emmy-winning cinematography, authentic interviews, and strategic messaging designed specifically for each audience and situation.

Hear From Nonprofit Leaders

  • Sarah Helleso Co-Founder at Try Pie Waterloo youth development nonprofit

    “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 Helleso, Co-Founder/ Co-Director

  • Emily Hanson, Executive Director at Black Hawk County Gaming Association Large Metro Founder 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

  • 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

  • Katie Hinders Program Officer, Nonprofit Funder

    "I worked with Kelsey on our Gold Star Teacher Award videos and ceremony, where we highlight teachers in Black Hawk County, and she knocked it out of the park! I am amazed at Kelsey's thoughtfulness and ability to get each teacher to open up to her! Her storytelling skills are unmatched. Everyone who watched the videos were deeply moved, and many commented how they add so much to the event."

    Katie Hinders, Program Officer

  • Hannah Luce Executive Director Waterloo Schools Foundation

    "Kelsey has such an incredible gift for storytelling. Her work reaches beyond the norm to always move you, your emotions, and see an impact on something more than yourself. She is timely, always compliments your vision, and brings the best work to life!"

    Hannah Luce, Executive 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

  • Sally Hollis McElroy Trust Lanehaven farms leader

    "Kelsey Hammer is truly the best of the best! From start to finish, she makes the entire process easy and enjoyable. She brings such a thoughtful, artistic eye to everything she does. You can tell how passionate she is about her work, and it shows in the final product. I can’t recommend Kelsey Hammer Productions highly enough!"

    Sally Hollis, Trustee