30 Second Ad Challenge 2026

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The Missoula Gives 30-second Ad Challenge is a great way to tell people about the great work your organization does to benefit our community. In order to participate in the challenge you will need to create a 30 Second Ad and promote this Ad to your constituents. Winning Ads will be showcased on our social media and run on KPAX Media the week of Missoula Gives (social media and streaming -- in an election year, TV ad space is limited) This  video  can be used on your giving day profile, in your future marketing efforts, and more.  Share your stories and show us what you do. Submissions will be voted on by the public, so you will have an opportunity to push your supporters to vote for you. The top finalists will have their video aired on local television. You can do this, it doesn't have to be professionally done.           

There will be 4 winning videos awarded in the following categories; Small Nonprofit, Medium Nonprofit, Large Nonprofit, and Ravalli County Nonprofit.

 Winning videos will: 

• Run as an ad on KPAX media the week of April 27th
• Shared on KPAX TV’s Facebook page.
• Shared on Missoula Community Foundation social media channels to promote the giving day.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS = April 3rd at 11:59 PM         

PUBLIC VOTING PERIOD = April 7th through 14th at 5:00 PM 

Video creation:

• Our wonderful community resource and partners at MCAT can help you film and edit your Ad. Call to schedule studio time with them or request that they help you film onsite HERE. All filming with them will need to be done by March 20th in order to submit your Ad on time. 
• Please make sure your ad complies with these Commercial Specs and Guidelines!

         For more information visit the 30 Second Ad Challenge Page on MissoulaGives.org         Questions? Contact info@missoulacommunityfoundation.org