Organization Resources

Centre Gives is May 11 & 12, 2021

Centre Gives is a 36-hour online giving event beginning at 9 am on May 11th and concluding at 9 pm on May 12th.

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

Download the Centre Gives 2021 Master Spreadsheet Template with 4-Week Action Plan for nonprofits.

Centre Gives 2021 Participation Guidelines

Review the Centre Gives 2021 Guidelines for Participating Organizations.

If you have any questions about participating in Centre Gives, please contact us at CentreGives@centre-foundation.org.

Hosting a Virtual Event?

If your organization is hosting a Virtual Event during Centre Gives on May 11 or 12, please use this form to submit your event details. Virtual event submissions are due by 5:00 pm on May 7. 

If any details change prior to your event or if you have any questions, please contact Sierra at sierra@centre-foundation.org or call (814) 237-6229.

Success Series Live Webinars

The Success Series webinars are a great way to learn more about Centre Gives as your organization prepares its fundraising campaign. Join us throughout March and April for these live webinars, and 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 24 hours following the conclusion of each session.

• Centre Gives 101
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  Join us for Centre Gives 101 to learn all about the basics of Centre Gives, including the donation process, the stretch pool, how to manage your organization’s profile, and more. This session is geared for beginners but open to everyone.
   
• Getting Ready for Centre Gives
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  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 2021, including how Centre County’s largest online giving event works and the features available to make your organization as successful as possible.
   
• Crafting Your Story
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  Storytelling helps your organization connect with potential supporters. During this webinar, we’ll share best practices for telling engaging stories and discuss the different ways your organization can promote Centre Gives across multiple platforms.
   
• Engaging Your Donors
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  Since 2012, Centre Gives has raised over $10 million for more than 175 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 how to engage your donors, virtual event alternatives, thanking your supporters, and more.
   
• Final Steps to Success
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  With just a few weeks until Centre Gives, there’s still plenty of time to make sure your Centre Gives campaign is ready to go. In this webinar, we’ll cover prizes, last-minute tips, and best practices to engage with your supporters and be successful during Centre Gives.
   

Centre Gives Newsletter

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