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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.

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.

Contents

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

  • Success Series I: Getting Ready for Centre Gives
    Essential overview of event logistics, stretch pools, and nonprofit compliance.
    Watch Video | Download Slides

  • Success Series II: Engaging Your Donors
    Strategies for fundraising and stewardship, including SMART goals and building donor relationships.
    Watch Video | Download Slides

  • Success Series III: Final Steps to Success
    Advanced marketing tips on social media algorithms, video content, and AI tools.
    Watch Video | Download Slides

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.

Give Where I Live Prize

Between now and May 4, 2026, your organization can be in the running for a $1,000 Give Where I Live Prize! Encourage your supporters to share an “I Give Where I Live” selfie on social media to help spread the word about why they support your work.

Here’s how supporters can participate:

  1. Download the “I Give Where I Live” sign HERE and have them write in your organization.
  2. Post a photo holding the sign to a personal Facebook or Instagram account.
  3. Answer the question, “If you had $1,000 to donate on May 6 & 7, which participating organization would you give it to and why?”
  4. Use #CentreGives2026 and #IGiveWhereILive so we can find the post.

Planning tip for organizations: Each social media account counts as one entry. While you’re encouraged to promote and share supporter posts, multiple posts from your organization’s own account do not increase entries. The strongest strategy is encouraging broad, authentic participation from your supporters.

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! The deadline to submit your event is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29. If you have questions, contact Krista at krista@centrefoundation.org or call (814) 237-6229.

New: Exploring Collaborative Events During Centre Gives

A participating organization recently shared an idea about collaborating with other nonprofits to co‑host events during Centre Gives. Given the interest, we’re trying out a simple way for organizations to connect directly with one another to explore potential partnerships.

This optional opportunity is designed for organizations that may want to pair complementary strengths—such as audiences, space, volunteers, or promotional capacity—to increase their visibility during Centre Gives. Centre Foundation is providing the space to connect, but organizations coordinate any partnerships directly.

How it works: Organizations can post a brief description of an event or collaboration idea, and browse opportunities shared by others.

The April 29 deadline for submitting Centre Gives events still applies. This partnership board is simply an additional, optional way for organizations to connect as planning continues in these final weeks.

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 .

Additional Resources

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