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Updated for 2026

MakeThisVid is an AI video ad generator nonprofits can use to produce donation and awareness campaign videos from a text prompt or photo — 1080p with audio, in under two minutes. Commercial use is licensed on every purchase.

AI Video Ad Generator for Nonprofits

By MakeThisVid Editorial Updated Methodology

Nonprofits run lean. A full video production crew isn't in most budgets — but video is the format that moves donors and builds awareness faster than anything else. MakeThisVid lets you turn a mission statement, a campaign photo, or a field image into a polished 8-second 1080p video ad you can run on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. No video team, no editor, no waiting. Note: MakeThisVid does not currently offer nonprofit discount pricing — all purchases are priced at standard commercial rates.

Make an ad from one prompt. $2.99 a video · Ready in about a minute · No subscription.

How to Use MakeThisVid

From prompt to downloadable MP4, ready to deploy.

  1. Choose a purchase

    $2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.

  2. Open the Create page

    Go to makethisvid.com/create. Select Text → Video to generate from a campaign message, or Photo → Video to animate a field photo or program image.

  3. Write your campaign prompt

    Describe the emotion and scene you want: beneficiary story, call-to-action moment, community setting. The more vivid the prompt, the stronger the output.

  4. Generate and download

    Our AI renders a 1080p MP4 with audio in 45–90 seconds. Download and publish to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or embed in an email campaign.

  5. Run as a paid social ad

    Commercial use is included on every purchase. Upload directly to Meta Ads Manager or TikTok Ads Manager for donation drive campaigns.

Make a video — $2.99

Who Uses MakeThisVid for This

Donation drive campaigns

Generate emotional video ads for year-end giving, Giving Tuesday, or emergency appeals. Animate a field photo into a compelling story clip in under two minutes.

Awareness and education

Create short awareness videos explaining your mission, program outcomes, or impact metrics. Use text prompts to visualize stories you can't film directly.

Volunteer and event recruitment

Produce quick promotional videos for volunteer drives, fundraising galas, or community events without waiting on a production timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. MakeThisVid generates 8-second 1080p video ads from text prompts or photos — with audio — that work for donation drives, awareness campaigns, and volunteer recruitment. Commercial use is included on every purchase.
Not currently. $2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use.
MakeThisVid generates 8-second 1080p MP4 files, 24fps, 16:9, with audio included. This format is accepted by Facebook Ads, Instagram Reels Ads, and TikTok In-Feed Ads — the three highest-performing platforms for nonprofit donation campaigns.
Yes. Switch to Photo → Video mode, upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP (up to 10 MB), add a motion prompt describing the scene, and MakeThisVid's AI will animate it into a short video clip.
$2.99 makes one clean video, ready in about a minute — or add 3 more takes for $6.99 — any photo, any look, same clean 1080p with commercial use. Pay once. No subscription required.
Yes. Commercial use is licensed on every purchase. The generated MP4 can be uploaded directly to Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, or any other paid ad platform without additional licensing fees.
Lead with emotion and specificity: the person helped, the setting, the action. E.g. "A child receiving a meal at a community kitchen, warm natural light, hopeful expression, slow camera push-in." Avoid generic phrases like 'making a difference' — show the moment instead.
MakeThisVid's safety filter screens all prompts and outputs. Prompts depicting violence, exploitation, or graphic imagery are declined regardless of nonprofit intent. Campaign content that is factual and empathetic will render without issues.

Make your first campaign video

Type a scene or drop a field photo. 45 seconds to a downloadable MP4 — ready to run on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok.

Make a video — $2.99

Broken renders are remade or refunded.

or 3 more takes — $6.99 Any photo, any look · About $2.33 a take · No subscription required.