Video Instructions

• The PSA should promote your nonprofit organization and should not include a mention of Delco Gives, so we can continue to air the PSA throughout 2026.
• Preferred video formats: 1080p (1920 x 1080) and 720p (1280 x 720 HD) .mp4.
• Do not add any music to avoid violating copyright laws. If requested, PHL17 can add music from their online music library.
• A release form should be signed by anyone appearing in the commercial. Ages 18 and older sign the Adult Release Form. Under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the Minors Release form.
• When recording at a location, make sure you have permission from the property owner.

Deadlines and Dates

3/29: Deadline to submit videos to the Delco Gives team (no music)

• Each nonprofit submits its PSA to the Delco Gives team through our Google Drive, and the Delco Gives team selects the best 10
• PHL 17 will create a web page that will include the 10 finalists to determine a fan favorite (it’s not a contest, so there is no “winner”) 

4/13-17, 4/20 - 4/24: PHL17 Morning news & Positively Philly promote one PSA per day and promote voting on the PHL17 web page

4/13 - 4/26: Voting for favorite video on PHL17 web page out of the 10 finalists

5/5 - PHL17 Morning news & Positively Philly reveals the winner of fan favorite and interviews that nonprofit live