Desire to Inspire Studios

02/28/2026

🌱Spring Events Are Coming Up Fast!

Golf tournaments. Charity walks. Marathons. Galas.

If you're planning one, let's talk!

Trevor's opening up complimentary marketing planning sessions for nonprofit directors and business owners with spring fundraisers and events. No pitch, no pressure.

Just a conversation about how professional event coverage extends your reach, engages remote donors, and maximizes fundraising results.

What we'll cover in 30 minutes:
• How to engage donors who can't attend in person
• Extending sponsor visibility beyond physical attendance
• Creating content that keeps fundraising momentum going after your event
• Whether livestreaming, photography, or highlight videos make sense for your specific event

These fill up as event season approaches, so grab a spot while Trevor's calendar is still open. Send us a message to schedule a consult.

12/04/2025

🎥 Desire to Inspire Studios brought the ALS Napa Walk, Bike & Roll energy of their fundraiser to supporters everywhere!

We livestreamed with NINE HOURS of action with

🎥🎥 Multiple camera angles
🎤 Roaming reporters
🚁 Drone footage
🎙 and Broadcast-quality audio

🫂 Real-time storytelling turns your event into an experience people can't look away from.

Livestreaming breaks down distance and drives donations from supporters who feel like they're right there with you. 🫶🏼

📩 Send us a message if you're ready to give your 2026 fundraising event the broadcast-worthy production that exceeds your goals and amplifies your impact! 📣

10/08/2025

09/18/2025

We're in the thick of fundraising events season, but looking ahead, we're only 15 weeks until 2026 and...

🌟ANNUAL REPORT SEASON🌟

There's still time to create annual reports that generate excitement, pride, and inspiration -- as well as increase your donor retention.

Use this tiered video strategy to turn "proud but not passionate" donors into your biggest champions:

Tier 1️⃣: 15-Second Social Sparks

These aren't highlights. They're emotional storytelling. One transformative moment that stops the scroll. Think before/after shots with powerful captions or voiceover. Zero fluff, maximum impact.

Tier 2️⃣: 90-Second Donor Deep Dives

This is where you earn trust with your committed supporters. Show them the process, not just the outcome. Include real program costs, staff insights, and beneficiary voices.

These videos answer the question every major donor has: "How exactly does my money create change?"

Tier 3️⃣: 3-Minute Comprehensive Stories

Your website's secret weapon.

The full Problem → Intervention → Transformation arc.

This is for people who are already invested and want to understand your complete approach.

🌟Ready to build your tiered video strategy for your end-of-year's campaign? Send us a message here, call 415.488.5720, or email [email protected] to schedule a complimentary consultation.

09/04/2025

When is your Annual Report sent to your donors and community?

It's the start of the busy fundraising season for us as we livestream, record, and photograph stories of people helping people at brunches, walks, galas, and more.

And... there's only 16 weeks left of 2025. 😶‍🌫️

Before you look like that emoji, let's talk about capturing new stories, or editing the ones already captured.

The organizations getting actual engagement (and donations) aren't the ones with the biggest budgets.

They're the ones whose reports look like they were made for humans, not accountants.

The hard truth, especially in these times, when donors can't connect emotionally with your impact, they turn elsewhere.

Let's show them the impact you are making in people's lives.

Call now to connect with business.

08/23/2025

🌟 The most powerful word in nonprofit work isn't "donate" or "volunteer"—it's "welcome."

But how welcome is your event if someone can't physically get through the door?🚪

➡️Swipe to discover how livestreaming is quietly revolutionizing nonprofit events → turning "I wish I could be there" into "I'm so grateful I didn't miss this"

✨Because your mission deserves to reach EVERYONE who believes in it, not just the ones who can show up in person

💫Share this with your favorite nonprofits and organizations

💕 Your share could help an organization discover how to truly include their entire community.

08/16/2025

📃Ready to protect your next event?

In the past 19+ years, we've seen it all:

🔴 No one controlling A/V
🔴 Poor documentation of important people and moments
🔴 Miscommunication between vendors and venue
🔴 Keynote speaker not having the requested tech, etc.

➡️ Swipe for the must-check contract clauses every nonprofit event needs and..

📩 DM us for a Complimentary Contract Review to make sure your services, deliverables, and expectations are locked in tight.

07/24/2025

✅️ Planning a Fundraiser?

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Here's the thing about fundraising events:

They either build momentum for your mission or they drain your team's energy for months.

The difference?

💡Following a proven timeline instead of winging it.

The events that exceed goals start with this 90-day roadmap. 🛣

✨️September's booking up fast!✨️

📩 DM, email or call us for our last September dates, or book now for October

06/21/2025

We had the honor of providing event photography for the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce ’s State of the City Business Awards, a night filled with connection, recognition, and community pride.

From celebrating local leaders to documenting the heartfelt presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award, we were there to quietly capture the moments that matter.

These are the kinds of stories we love to tell through photos:

✨ The behind-the-scenes excitement
🤝 The connections that turn into collaborations
🎉 People helping people in our community and beyond

If your organization is hosting an event this year and you want more than just photos, you want a visual story that reflects your mission, we’d love to support you.

📩 Reach out to learn more about our event photography & storytelling services.
https://www.desiretoinspirestudios.com

06/14/2025

Welcome to the latest episode of SunnySide Update!

Brought to you by Desire to Inspire Studios Foundation, this past month's livestream is packed with heartfelt stories, youth creativity, and local impact across Marin County.

This episode features:
• Postpartum Support Center Walk for Moms Recap
• Wrestling For Charity Marin Mania Wrestling Fundraiser Recap
• San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Recap
• Rotary International Feature
• D2ISF Intern, Emma’s Corner – Behind the Scenes of Spring One Acts

Watch the replay here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ApOFajgeaTM?si=bWBY_Iq8SQIkrtra