Organization Resources

Centre Gives is May 6 & 7. Centre Gives is a 36-hour online giving event that brings our community together to support local nonprofits—beginning at 8 am on May 6 and concluding at 8 pm on May 7.

This page is a 1-stop place for key dates, resources, and support opportunities to help your organization prepare for Centre Gives.

• Log in to view or manage your organization’s Centre Gives profile: Manage Your Organization .
• Review the Centre Gives 2026 Guidelines for Participating Organizations .

The application for nonprofits to participate in Centre Gives 2026 will close on Friday, March 20, 2026.

You don’t need to have everything figured out yet—we’re here to help! Contact Nathaniel at nathaniel@centrefoundation.org or call (814) 237-6229 with any questions you may have.

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Contents

• Centre Gives Success Series
• Social Media Prize
• Centre Gives Events
• Centre Gives Newsletter
• Additional Resources

Centre Gives Success Series

The Success Series combines short, practical resources, in‑person sharing, and pre‑recorded deep dives to help your organization plan confidently, strengthen your campaign, and make the most of Centre Gives.

Need to Know! Download this pdf!

Whether this is your first Centre Gives or your tenth, this quick, practical resource highlights what matters most as you prepare.

Success Series Goes On the Road

Meet with us and your peers in-person in your neck of Centre County to learn the basics, ask questions, and share tips and best practices with one another. Content will be consistent across all sessions, so choose the location that works best for you.

Please RSVP using this form in advance so we can plan for space and materials.

• Bellefonte | Fri, Mar 20 | 12:00–1:30 pm
  Centre County Library Meeting Room (map)


• Spring Mills | Thu, Mar 26 | 12:00–1:30 pm
  Penns Valley Youth Center, Room 107, Old Greg School (map)


• Howard | Thu, Apr 2 | 12:00–1:30 pm
  Howard Fire Hall (map)


• Philipsburg | Thu, Apr 9 | 12:00–1:30 pm
  Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation (map)


• State College | Thu, Apr 16 | 12:15–1:45 pm
  Millbrook Marsh Nature Centre – Donald Hamer Community Room (map)

Pre-Recorded Centre Gives Deep Dives

Coming Soon! This year, Centre Foundation will be pre-recording deep dives on Rules, Donor Stewardship, and Marketing that you can watch at your own pace.

Drop-In Zoom Office Hours

Have a last‑minute question or want to talk something through? Join Centre Foundation staff for informal, drop‑in Zoom office hours for quick Q&A and troubleshooting.

Noon–1:00 pm on April 23 and April 30. Register here to receive the Zoom link.

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Social Media Prize

Details will be announced soon and shared via the Centre Gives newsletter—check back for ways to boost your visibility, engage supporters, and be in the running for a prize for your organization.

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Centre Gives Events

Centre Gives Fest has been a meaningful space for connection and celebration—especially for smaller and emerging organizations—the final hours of Centre Gives are also the most critical for fundraising success. By shifting away from an in‑person event during that window, Centre Foundation aims to ensure your team can stay focused on donor outreach and maximizing campaign impact. Centre Foundation remains deeply committed to fostering connection and collaboration, and we encourage you to stay tuned for details as we announce meaningful networking and celebration opportunities in the year ahead, outside the critical giving window.

Is your organization hosting an event during Centre Gives?

If your organization is hosting an event during Centre Gives on May 6 or 7, tell us about it! If you have questions, contact Krista at krista@centrefoundation.org or call (814) 237-6229.

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Centre Gives Newsletter

Stay informed with reminders, updates, and resources by signing up for the Centre Gives newsletter .

Not sure where to start? Log into your organization profile and RSVP for a Success Series session .