Organization Resources

Centre Gives is May 8 & 9, 2024

Centre Gives is a 36-hour online giving event beginning at 8 am on May 8th and concluding at 8 pm on May 9th.

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

Review the Centre Gives 2024: Guidelines for Participating Organizations.

The application for nonprofits to apply to participate in Centre Gives 2024 closed on March 22, 2024. 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 shared with all registrants within 48 hours following the conclusion of each session. 

Getting Ready for Centre Gives 
Thursday, April 4, 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 2024, including how Centre County’s largest online giving event works and the features available to make your organization as successful as possible. 

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Engaging Your Donors 
Thursday, April 11, 12:00-1:15 pm 

Since 2012, Centre Gives has raised over $17 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.

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Final Steps to Success 
Thursday, April 18, 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.

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Centre Gives In-Person Workshop: Sharing Solutions for Success

Join us for a Centre Gives brainstorming workshop at the Pennsylvania Military Museum (51 Boal Ave, Boalsburg, PA 16827) on Tuesday, 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!

Sharing Solutions for Success Workshop
Tuesday, April 9, 12:00-1:30 pm

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#IGiveWhereILive Prize

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

How to Enter:

Between April 17 and May 7, 2024, 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 8 & 9, 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 17 and May 7 will be entered to win the $1,000 #IGiveWhereILive Prize. One organization will be randomly selected and announced on May 9, 2024.

Download Printable Sign

Here are some sample social media posts:

Facebook

Centre Gives is back on May 8 & 9! I’ll be supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME] because [WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU]. #IGiveWhereILive and you can too on May 8 & 9 during #CentreGives at CentreGives.org.

Instagram

Centre Gives is back on May 8 & 9! I’ll be supporting [ORGANIZATION NAME] because [WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU]. #IGiveWhereILive and you can too on May 8 & 9 during #CentreGives.

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

Hosting an event during Centre Gives?  

If your organization is hosting an event during Centre Gives on May 8 or 9, tell us about it! Please use this form to submit your event details. Event submissions are due on or before Wednesday, April 26.  

If any details change prior to your event or if you have any questions, please contact Krista at krista@centre-foundation.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.