From Live to Lasting: Using Descript for Nonprofits to Extend the Life of Your Events

Running a volunteer event takes effort. Whether it's a virtual induction or an on-ground strategy session, you're coordinating people, purpose, and logistics. But once it's over, what happens to the insight, momentum, and energy?

This is where Descript can help. It’s a smart, accessible tool for turning raw recordings into usable, shareable content — something Firefly has integrated into its own post-event workflows to improve clarity, recognition, and follow-through.

Edit Footage Without a Learning Curve

Descript’s transcript-based editing lets you clean up recordings by simply deleting text. If someone went off-topic, or you want to tighten a section, there’s no need to scrub through timelines — just highlight and delete.

For teams without a dedicated editor, it’s a way to make post-event content possible, not just ideal.

Make Every Event More Inclusive

Captions aren’t optional anymore. Descript automatically generates them, helping you share recaps and insights that are accessible to everyone — regardless of device, setting, or hearing ability.

Clips with captions also tend to perform better on social platforms, especially when sound isn’t always an option.

Find and Share What Matters

You don’t have to publish an entire hour-long meeting. Descript makes it easy to identify key quotes, standout moments, or a compelling call to action. With just a few clicks, you can export a sharp segment ready to upload or send to stakeholders.

Firefly has used this to extract short wins and shout-outs from internal sessions — not only to inform but to uplift.

Let Your Sessions Travel Further

Recorded events can live on as podcasts, narrated summaries, or training pieces. Descript supports audio extraction and voiceover options, helping you get more value from what’s already been said.

This has worked well for teams needing to share updates asynchronously or across different formats.

Build Continuity Between Events

What happens after the event can often determine whether people return. Sending out a quick recap, a thank you message, or a highlight reel reinforces the sense that their time mattered. Descript makes this easier to do, even with limited resources.

At Firefly, brief follow-ups using Descript-edited content have helped close the loop and re-engage volunteers beyond the moment.

Smart tools don’t just save time — they extend connection. If you're already putting effort into your events, make sure the impact doesn’t stop when the meeting ends.