Nonprofit Video Production in DC & NYC

Dear Summer is a nonprofit video production company based in Washington DC and New York City. We produce video content for nonprofits, foundations, school districts, advocacy organizations, and cultural institutions where the story matters as much as the budget.

Nonprofit video has to do more with less. Every frame needs to serve your mission — driving donations, attracting volunteers, building public awareness, or reporting impact to your board and funders. We produce video specifically for organizations where the story matters as much as the budget.

Our work has included documentary-style storytelling for the ACLU of DC's crisis response reform, rebrand documentation for Philanthropy DMV, the award-nominated RPS Shines initiative for Richmond Public Schools, civic documentation for the City of District Heights, and visual storytelling for the Museum of the Bible. Our approach prioritizes authentic voices — the people your organization serves, the staff who do the work, and the communities that benefit.

We understand the nonprofit production cycle: board approvals, grant timelines, and the need to maximize every dollar spent on content. Dear Summer works within your budget to deliver full-service video production that punches above its weight.

What's Included

  • Fundraising campaign films and donor appeals
  • Annual report videos and impact reels
  • Program spotlight and beneficiary stories
  • Gala and event coverage
  • Testimonial video capture
  • Advocacy and policy communications
  • Education video for districts and institutions
  • Authentic storytelling led by the people you serve

Who It's For

  • Foundations and grantmakers
  • Advocacy organizations (legal, civil rights, policy)
  • School districts and educational institutions
  • Cultural institutions and museums
  • National associations with mission-driven communications
  • Community organizations running fundraising campaigns

Frequently Asked Questions

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