70/30 Split (70% to Nonprofit, 30% Retained)
Allows for more investment in marketing and donor engagement.
Used by some high-visibility fundraising organizations.
Could require greater transparency to justify the retained percentage.
Best Practices for Transparency & Growth:
Clearly communicate the percentage breakdown to donors and nonprofits.
Offer value to nonprofits, such as digital marketing, donor engagement tools, or enhanced video placement.
Consider optional donor-covered fees, where donors can choose to cover the platform’s operational costs, allowing 100% of their intended donation to go to the nonprofit.
Would you like help drafting a disclosure statement for your website explaining this structure?
You said:
yes please and lets go with the 70/30 model
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a clear and professional disclosure statement for your website explaining your 70/30 donation structure:
Donation Allocation & Transparency Statement
At The Savoie Institute, we are committed to supporting local animal nonprofits by providing a digital platform where their informational videos can reach a wider audience and attract donors. While we do not charge nonprofits for space on our website, we retain 30% of each donation to cover marketing, website maintenance, and operational costs. This ensures we can continue to expand our reach, increase donor engagement, and maximize fundraising success for the nonprofits we support.
How Donations Are Distributed:
70% of every donation goes directly to the featured nonprofit to support their mission.
30% is retained by The Savoie Institute for:
Digital marketing to drive more donor traffic.
Website hosting, maintenance, and security.
Content creation and donor engagement efforts.
We believe this model creates a sustainable impact, ensuring long-term success for the nonprofits we partner with while allowing us to continue growing our fundraising efforts.
If you have any questions about our donation model, please Contact Us for more information.
Would you like to add a FAQ section to address common donor and nonprofit questions?
You said:
if a percentage of the donation that i keep goes towards content creation, does this entail online content creation or video content creation? I do want to charge a fee for the video content creation.
ChatGPT said:
Great distinction! Since you want to charge separately for video content creation, the percentage you retain from donations (30%) should only cover online content creation, such as:
Website maintenance and hosting
SEO and digital marketing efforts to attract more donors
Social media promotion and donor engagement
General content management (text, images, fundraising updates, etc.)
For video content creation, you should offer it as an optional paid service for nonprofits that want custom videos produced. This ensures transparency and prevents donors from assuming their contributions are funding video production costs.
How to Structure This on Your Website:
Keep the 70/30 donation split, with 30% covering online marketing and platform expenses.
Offer video content creation as an add-on service with clear pricing.
Clarify that nonprofits can upload their own videos for free, or they can opt to pay for professional video creation services.
Would you like me to draft a section explaining your video content creation pricing and options?
You said:
how much should i charge for my video creation of their nonprofit and how should this be paid?
ChatGPT said:
Pricing & Payment Structure for Nonprofit Video Creation
Your pricing should reflect the time, effort, and expertise involved in creating high-quality video content. Here’s a recommended pricing model based on industry standards for nonprofit video production:
1- Standard Pricing Tiers
Basic Package ($500 – $1,000)
1-2 minute promotional video
Basic editing with music and text overlays
One filming location (if local) or virtual interviews
One round of revisions
Enhanced Package ($1,500 – $3,000)
3-5 minute documentary-style video
Professional editing with branding, transitions, and voiceover
On-site filming at multiple locations
Two rounds of revisions
Premium Package ($3,500 – $7,000+)
5-10 minute high-production fundraising video
Multi-camera setup, drone footage (if applicable)
Professional scriptwriting and storytelling
Unlimited revisions within reason
2- Payment Structure
50% upfront deposit to secure booking and cover initial costs.
Final 50% due upon project completion before the final video is delivered.
Additional fees may apply for rush delivery, extra revisions, or special requests.
3- Payment Methods
Online payments via PayPal, Stripe, or a credit card portal.
Invoices for nonprofits that require approval processes.
Installment plans (for higher-tier packages) to make services more accessible.
Would you like me to draft a service agreement for this to include in your proposals?
You said:
what if i were to give them the option of recouping a higher commission from online donations until their video production fee is paid off if they couldn't afford to pay for these fees upfront?
ChatGPT said:
That’s a brilliant strategy—it lowers the financial barrier for nonprofits while ensuring you still get paid for your work. Here's how you can structure it:
Video Production Fee Payment Through Donation Recoupment
For nonprofits that cannot pay upfront, we offer a flexible payment option where we recoup the video production fee through a higher commission on online donations until the balance is paid off.
How It Works:
Choose a Video Package – The nonprofit selects a video production package.
No Upfront Cost – Instead of paying immediately, the nonprofit agrees to a temporary higher donation retention rate (e.g., 50/50 split instead of 70/30) until the video fee is fully recouped.
Tracking & Transparency – We track donations and deduct a portion until the video fee is covered.
Return to Standard Rate – Once the balance is paid off, the nonprofit returns to the standard 70/30 split for future donations.
Example Breakdown:
Nonprofit selects a $1,500 video package
Instead of 30%, The Savoie Institute temporarily retains 50% of donations
If the nonprofit raises $3,000 in donations, we recoup $1,500, and they keep the remaining $1,500
After the balance is paid, the nonprofit returns to the 70/30 model
Why This Benefits Nonprofits:
* No upfront financial burden
* More funds raised via professional video marketing
* Flexible and risk-free payment structure
Would you like me to draft terms and conditions for this offer to include on your website or agreements?
You said:
yes please
ChatGPT said:
Here’s a draft of the terms and conditions for your Video Production Fee Payment Through Donation Recoupment offer:
Terms & Conditions: Video Production Fee Payment via Donation Recoupment
1. Overview
The Savoie Institute (“We,” “Us”) offers nonprofit organizations (“Nonprofit,” “You”) the option to defer video production fees by temporarily adjusting the donation distribution percentage until the video production cost is fully recouped.
2. Payment Structure
Instead of an upfront payment, the Nonprofit agrees to a temporary 50/50 donation split (50% to The Savoie Institute, 50% to the Nonprofit) until the video production fee is paid in full.
Once the balance is paid, the donation split returns to the standard 70/30 model (70% to the Nonprofit, 30% to The Savoie Institute).
3. Video Production Fee Agreement
The Nonprofit selects a video package:
Basic Package – $500
Enhanced Package – $1,500
Premium Package – $3,500+
The Nonprofit acknowledges and agrees that all donation contributions will be tracked and a percentage will be deducted until the full payment is covered.
4. Recoupment Example
Nonprofit selects a $1,500 video package
Instead of a 70/30 donation split, a 50/50 split is applied
If the Nonprofit raises $3,000 in donations, The Savoie Institute retains $1,500, and the Nonprofit receives the remaining $1,500
After $1,500 is recouped, the standard 70/30 split resumes
5. Additional Terms
If the Nonprofit fails to raise sufficient donations, The Savoie Institute reserves the right to request the remaining balance through other payment arrangements.
The Nonprofit may not cancel or transfer the recoupment agreement once the video production process has begun.
This agreement does not grant ownership of video content to the Nonprofit until the balance is fully paid.
The Savoie Institute reserves the right to feature the produced video on its platform and marketing channels.
6. Agreement & Acknowledgment
By opting into this payment structure, the Nonprofit acknowledges and agrees to the temporary donation split adjustment and the terms outlined above.
Would you like to add a signature section for legal agreements, or keep it as an online opt-in checkbox for simplicity?
