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Centre Gives is May 14 & 15, 2025

Centre Gives is a 36-hour online giving event beginning at 8 am on May 14th and concluding at 8 pm on May 15th.

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

Review the Centre Gives 2025: Guidelines for Participating Organizations .

The application for nonprofits to apply to participate in Centre Gives 2025 will close on Friday, April 4, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Nathaniel at nathaniel@centrefoundation.org  or call (814) 237-6229.

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Login to Manage Your Organization, Access your Donor Info, etc.

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 shared with all registrants within 48 hours following the conclusion of each session.

Getting Ready for Centre Gives

Thursday, March 27, 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 2025, including how Centre County’s largest online giving event works and the features available to make your organization as successful as possible.

Watch/Download Recording | Slides: (Microsoft Powerpoint / PDF)

Engaging Your Donors

Thursday, April 3, 12:00-1:15 pm

Since 2012, Centre Gives has raised over $19 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 supporters, thanking your donors, and more.

Watch/Download Recording | Slides: (Microsoft Powerpoint / PDF)

Final Steps to Success

Thursday, April 17, 12:00-1:00 pm

It’s time to kick your Centre Gives campaign into overdrive! In this webinar, we’ll cover ideas for 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.

Watch/Download Recording | Slides: (Microsoft Powerpoint / PDF)

Centre Gives In-Person Workshop: Sharing Solutions for Success

Sharing Solutions for Success Workshop

Wednesday, April 9, 12:15-1:45 pm

Join us for a Centre Gives brainstorming workshop at the Millbrook Marsh Education Building (548 Puddintown Rd, State College, PA 16801 - map ) on Wednesday, April 9. Share strategies, find inspiration, and connect with your nonprofit peers in an interactive, supportive environment. Light refreshments will be provided. Be sure to register to save your seat!

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#IGiveWhereILive Prize

Your supporters can help you win a $1,000 prize before the start of Centre Gives.

How to Enter

Between April 22 and May 13, 2025, print the "I Give Where I Live" sign below and post a selfie or photo using the sign on your Facebook and/or Instagram and tell us:

If you had $1,000 to donate on May 14 & 15, which participating organization would you give it to and why?

Make sure to use the hashtags #CentreGives and #IGiveWhereILive so we can find your post!

All participating organizations who have a submission posted on social media in their name between April 22 and May 13 will be entered to win the $1,000 #IGiveWhereILive Prize. One organization will be randomly selected and announced on May 15, 2025.

Download Printable Sign

Sample Facebook Post

Centre Gives is back on May 14 & 15! I’ll be supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME] because [WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU]. #IGiveWhereILive and you can too on May 14 & 15 during #CentreGives at centregives.org.

Sample Instagram Post

Centre Gives is back on May 14 & 15! I’ll be supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME] because [WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU]. #IGiveWhereILive and you can too on May 14 & 15 during #CentreGives.

*Participants' photos and comments may be shared on Centre Foundation’s social media to promote Centre Gives.

Centre Gives Fest

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the 4th annual Centre Gives Fest – and once again we’ll be in our venue sponsor's wonderful facility!

The Public is Invited

Bellefonte’s Brass 16823 (map)
Thursday, May 15, 5-8 pm
Music, Food Trucks, Giving Stations & More!

Volunteer for Centre Gives Fest 2025

Volunteers are the heartbeat of this event, and we need your help to make it truly special! No matter how much time you can contribute, your involvement is vital.
Sign Up To Volunteer

Hosting an event during Centre Gives? 

If your organization is hosting an event during Centre Gives on May 14 or 15, tell us about it! Event submissions were due on or before Wednesday, April 30, 2025.  If you have any last minute events to alert us to, or any details change prior to your event or if you have any questions, please contact Krista at krista@centrefoundation.org or call (814) 237-6229. 

Centre Gives Newsletter

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

Additional Resources

Below, please find Centre Gives marketing materials to use as you share the excitement of #CentreGives! 

View the complete Centre Gives Toolkit.