Organization Resources

Centre Gives is May 10 & 11, 2023

Centre Gives is a 36-hour online giving event beginning at 8 am on May 10th and concluding at 8 pm on May 11th.

To view or manage your organization's Centre Gives profile, please login here.

Review the Centre Gives 2023: Guidelines for Participating Organizations.

The application for nonprofits to apply to participate in Centre Gives 2023 closed on March 15, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Rachael at rachael@centre-foundation.org or call (814) 237-6229. 

Centre Gives Success Series: Webinars

The Success Series webinars are a great way to learn more about Centre Gives as your organization prepares its fundraising campaign. Feel free to invite any staff, board members or volunteers who are on your Centre Gives team. Webinars will be recorded and available to watch within 48 hours following the conclusion of each session.

Exploring Volunteer Options for Centre Gives and Beyond
Thursday, March 16, 12:30-1:30 pm

Centre Foundation is partnering with Volunteer Centre County and Laurels to share some exciting ways for your organization to connect with volunteers. Join this interactive session to learn how you can attract local volunteers to your cause and participate in a special opportunity to receive digital marketing support for Centre Gives.

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Getting Ready for Centre Gives
Thursday, March 30, 12:00-1:15 pm

Each year, our generous community joins together during Centre Gives to support the organizations that make Centre County a great place to live and work. Learn all you need to know about Centre Gives 2023, including how Centre County’s largest online giving event works and the features available to make your organization as successful as possible.

Register here.

Engaging Your Donors
Thursday, April 6, 12:00-1:00 pm

Since 2012, Centre Gives has raised over $14 million for more than 200 organizations and engaged thousands of donors across Centre County. In this webinar, we’ll cover best practices for fundraising and stewardship for Centre Gives and beyond, including strategies for engaging your donors, thanking your supporters, and more.

Register here.

Final Steps to Success
Thursday, April 20, 12:00-1:00 pm

It’s time to kick your Centre Gives campaign into overdrive! In this webinar, we’ll cover marketing and communications, events, and prizes. Learn about strategies, tools, and resources your organization can use to promote Centre Gives, as well as last-minute tips for a successful giving event.

Register here.

Centre Gives In-Person Workshop: Sharing Solutions for Success

For the first time since 2019, Centre Foundation is offering in-person Centre Gives workshops. Join us for one of two Centre Gives brainstorming sessions at 3 Dots Downtown (137 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801) on April 12. Share strategies, find inspiration, and connect with your nonprofit peers in an interactive, supportive environment. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, so be sure to register to save your seat. 

Wednesday, April 12, 12:00-1:30 pm
Register here for 12:00 pm session.

Wednesday, April 12, 4:00-5:30 pm
Register here for 4:00 pm session.

Centre Gives Newsletter

If your organization participates in Centre Gives, sign up to receive Centre Gives news and updates using this form.

Check back soon for more information!