Madi Finley

Philanthropitch / Nonprofit Highlights

Impact Storytelling

Showing what happens after the pitch.

I produced a recurring series of nonprofit alumni films for Philanthropitch, bringing past participants' stories into the opening of our events. Each film revisited an organization to explore how it had used Philanthropitch's support and how it had grown since participating.

The films connected event production with fundraising and content strategy: showing the program's value, encouraging future applicants, and supporting conversations with donors and sponsors. They also gave us stories to share with attendees after the event.

I helped select each organization and worked with its executive director to develop the story. I usually filmed locally myself; for projects in other cities, I coordinated with an on-the-ground videography team. I personally edited every final film.

Content strategy · Organization selection · Interviews · Filming · Remote crews · Final editing

MY WORK

BEHIND THE WORK

Audience and stage screens celebrating 10 years of Philanthropitch.An open printed Philanthropitch event program on a wooden table.Philanthropitch Find Funding promotional graphic featuring an award presentation.Philanthropitch email announcing the four 2024 finalists.

A little beyond the work

I like finding the story and bringing it to life.

I’m Madi, a creative strategy and production leader based in Austin. My career has taken me through social impact, startups, brand launches, and content production.

The outdoors is a big part of my life. I hike, ski, backpack, and am learning to fly fish. As a mentor with Explore Austin, I’m part of a six-year commitment to a group of young teens, helping them develop leadership skills through outdoor recreation.

I also contribute pro bono as a Strategic Initiatives Advisor to Naturally Austin, supporting operational planning, programming, and events for the local CPG community.

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