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Give A Story Grant

Nadus Films

Help Nonprofits Transform Lives Through the Power of Video Production

For 20 years, Nadus Films has partnered with non-profits to amplify their impact worldwide using Give A Story Grants to help them reach potential donors. Operating in over 25 countries, we’ve combined film and philanthropy to ensure that vital stories are heard and supported. Through our Give a Story Grant, we’ve empowered 17 organizations, and counting, to raise millions of dollars to invest in their community’s critical needs by providing crucial video productions to share their stories with donors.

 Nadus Films on production for Wings of Kilimanjaro which help fund a school and clean water in a remote Maasai village in Tanzania. Photo Credit: Clay Cook

The Need: Unheard Stories, Untapped Potential

Non-profits address critical needs—human rights, environmental preservation, education, health, and more. Yet many operate with limited resources, unable to communicate their impact effectively.

3,000 women gather for Nadus Films’s video production of Darbie Angell’s impact on the women of Bangladesh, sponsored by a Give A Story Grant. Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Without high-quality storytelling, these organizations struggle to:

  • Connect with donors.
  • Inspire volunteers.
  • Expand their reach.

The irony? A compelling story can do all this—and more. Stories inspire action and turn modest investments into monumental change. But most non-profits can’t afford the expertise to craft such narratives.

Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Give a Story Grants Empower Nonprofits To Reach The Support They Critically Need

Our Give a Story Grants bridge this gap. These grants provide non-profits with the storytelling tools they need to:

  • Share their mission.
  • Drive donations.
  • Maximize every dollar’s potential.

By creating impactful, professional content, we help non-profits turn limited resources into a powerful force for good. With Nadus Films, donor dollars go further, amplifying the work of those who bring hope and change to communities worldwide.

Nadus Films on production for Shai Fund. A documentary sponsored by a Give A Story Grant. As a result, their dollars helped raise 10X as much for the organization. Photo Credit: Clay cook
 Former NFL player, Chris Long, founder of WaterBoys, walks with Tanzanian locals carrying jugs of water. A Give a Story Grant from Nadus Films helped this organization launch. Photo Credit: Clay Cook

The Power of Story

Stories change lives. They shed light on overlooked causes, inspire compassion, and drive action. Without storytelling, vital narratives remain untold, and crucial needs go unmet.

Imagine a world where these stories are heard:

  • A non-profit secures funding to provide clean water to thousands.
  • A children’s home expands to offer safety and education to more kids.
  • A faith-based ministry brings hope to underserved communities.

With your support, we can make this world a reality.

Nadus Films on production for WaterBoys, led by former NFL player Chris Long. WaterBoys funded wells in Tanzania, providing locals with access to clean water, preventing water-borne illnesses. Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Our Goal: $240,000 by 2025

To continue our mission, we need your help. By the end of 2024, we aim to raise $240,000 to fund Give a Story Grants. Thanks to generous donors, we’ve already secured $60,000—leaving $180,000 to go.

Here’s how we allocate funds:

  • Non-profits cover hard costs like travel and accommodations, ensuring their commitment.
  • Nadus Films handles production and provides a marketing plan to maximize the story’s impact.

Your tax-deductible donation directly supports the creation of powerful stories that elevate these vital organizations.

 Nadus Films on production for Shai Fund via a Give a Story Grant documenting a family’s return home during the height of ISIS occupation in Iraq.

Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Make 2025 the Year of Impactful Stories

Non-profits are indispensable to societal progress, but they need your help to share their missions effectively. By supporting Give a Story Grants, you:

  • Empower non-profits to connect with donors.
  • Ensure their stories inspire action.
  • Transform limited resources into sustainable growth.

Join us in amplifying these stories and changing lives. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Nadus Films production for Wings of Kilimanjaro. Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Donate Today

Whether you’re a foundation, business, church, or individual donor, your contribution matters. Let’s work together to ensure these stories are told—driving change and creating a better future. Your tax-deductible donation can be made via online donation or by check. 

Donate now and be part of the movement to transform lives through the power of storytelling. Donations can be made online or by check. Check donations can be made out to Nadus Films, with GAS Donation in the memo and mailed to:

Nadus Films
829 E. Market St. Suite E
Louisville, KY 40206

Online donations can be made by clicking the button below.

Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Coook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Coury Deeb

Previous Give a Story Grant Recipients:

WaterBoys

“Nadus Films supported WaterBoys in 2018 by awarding us a Give a Story Grant. Their journey with me and the team to Tanzania provided the essential assets that enabled our organization to grow and now serve over 500,000 people with water. Even seven years later, we continue to utilize the video and still images they generously provided.”

– Chris Long / Retired NFL Athlete and Founder of WaterBoys

Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Nadus Films documents installation of a water well funded by WaterBoys, an organization fighting water-borne illnesses by providing access to clean water.

Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Shai Fund

“Nadus Films accompanied me to Iraq to help share the stories of war-torn families who faced severe religious persecution. Their skill in telling the right story at the right moment enabled ShaiFund to expand its mission within the international community. A powerful story can move hearts and inspire donors to act. It has for us and we’re thankful!”

– Charmaine Hedding / Founder of Shai Fund

Nadus Films documents a family’s return home in the wake of ISIS’s destruction and religious persecution for Shai Fund, sponsored by Give A Story Grant.

Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Friends of the Good Samaritans

“Coury Deeb and his team at Nadus Films generously provided us with a Give a Story Grant through the River Foundation. They dedicated two weeks in India, capturing footage and photos at our school for children from the slums. Their work has been instrumental in helping us connect with more donors who share our mission. Thanks to Nadus Films, Friends of the Good Samaritan has grown in ways that would not have been possible without their support.” – Ananthi Jebasingh / Founder of Friends of the Good Samaritans

Ethiopian Impact

“Nadus Films is more than just a production company; they are true partners. They worked selflessly alongside me in Ethiopia, creating content that empowered our organization by providing us with the assets we needed to share our mission and attract additional resources to expand our impact.”

– Abraham Fiseha / Founder at Ethiopian Impact

Give A Story Grant sponsors video production for Youth Impact Ethiopia to show the needs of creating leaders and developing skillsets in the 60% youth majority in Ethiopia.

Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Nadus Films on production for Youth Impact: Ethiopia, an organization cultivating leaders of society by providing education and skill development to the youth of Ethiopia. Sponsored by Give A Story Grant

Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook
Photo Credit: Clay Cook

Darbie Angell

“I’m a huge fan of Nadus Films! I’m eager to collaborate with them again. Their talent for stepping into new environments and creating something remarkable from scratch truly impresses me. When they joined me in Bangladesh for the first time, I was excited to see what they would produce—and they exceeded all my expectations. I’m looking forward to partnering with them again to help my company better serve marginalized women in Bangladesh and beyond!”

– Darbie Angell / Founder and CEO at Darbie Angell

Photo Credit: Clay Cook

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