Strategic Plan: Inspiring a
Community of Possibilities
At Centre Foundation, we envision a vibrant
Centre County where everyone has the opportunity and resources to thrive.
Over the past year, we have engaged in a comprehensive strategic planning process, gathering insights from a diverse array of stakeholders—including nonprofits, donors, volunteers, and local leaders—to better understand our community’s pressing challenges and our role in addressing them.
The perspectives shared during these discussions have shaped our new strategic direction, built around four key pillars: Deliver Enduring Impact, Strengthen Nonprofits, Accelerate Growth, and Enhance Capacity. These interconnected priorities will help us effectively leverage our human and financial resources to create lasting and meaningful change throughout Centre County.
Our focus is clear: we will deliver impactful grantmaking that meets diverse needs and drives positive change. By strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem through targeted training and capacity-building programs, we will empower local organizations to enhance their services and expand their reach. Additionally, we are committed to achieving significant growth in our assets, enabling us and our donors to foster transformative change. To support these efforts, we will develop the necessary infrastructure and resources, ensuring that our strategic vision is implemented effectively and sustainably. This comprehensive approach allows us to keep pace with the changing landscape and maximize our collective impact in the community.
Join us on this exciting journey as we inspire, lead, and grow together.
With your support, we can transform our vision into reality, creating sustainable growth and a brighter future for all in Centre County. Together, let’s elevate philanthropy to be even more transformational and empowering.
Centre Gives
Centre Gives is Centre Foundation’s annual 36-hour online giving event, designed to encourage community giving and to support the great work of local nonprofits.
Centre PACT
Centre PACT (Philanthropic Actions Created by Teens) is a program that brings together high school students from across the county to discuss local youth issues, explore nonprofit solutions, and take action by funding effective programs. Contributions to this program helps local nonprofits and inspires the next generation philanthropists.
