From the Executive 
Director’s Desk
Have a question about Centre Foundation or an idea about how to make Centre County a great place to live? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch at (814) 237-6229 or info@centre-foundation.org .
January was a great kick-off to 2018! A new year also means a new Centre Foundation Board Chair. I'm pleased to welcome Desiree Fralick as our board chair. As a member of our board and various committees over the years, Desiree has been instrumental in leading Centre Foundation to success.

Here at Centre Foundation, we have been working diligently to prepare for Centre Gives. The application period is now open and will close on Friday, February 16, so please spread the word to your favorite nonprofit organizations!

As in previous years, we will once again be offering our fun and interactive Success Series throughout the month of March in order to assist organizations in achieving their goals for Centre Gives. Organizations are asked to please register online prior to attending sessions.

Recently, our staff took a break from Centre Gives excitement to participate in a photo shoot. We hope you enjoy our new staff photos as much as we do!

As always, thank you for being a part of our generous community,

Molly Kunkel
Executive Director
Centre Foundation
In the Community:
Desiree Fralick: 2018 Board Chair
Centre Foundation is pleased to announce that Desiree Fralick, Esq. has been named the 2018 Board Chair. As Attorney and Shareholder with The Mazza Law Group, P.C., Desiree brings with her both valuable professional and personal experience. Having been an active community volunteer and working with clients and estates to establish funds at Centre Foundation, Desiree  was nominated to serve on the board in 2013.  Since then, she has held the positions of 2nd Vice Chair and 1st Vice Chair, and has sat on the Executive, Governance, Grants, Audit, and Centre Inspires Committees.

In addition to her professional experience, Desiree brings with her much passion and enthusiasm for Centre Foundation and for Centre County.

"I'm passionate about the work Centre Foundation does to better the lives of those in our community," said Desiree. "I'm looking forward to growing the community outreach efforts and increasing awareness of the Foundation."
Centre Gives: Apply Now
Centre Gives will be held on May 8-9, 2018. Qualified nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for this 36-hour online giving event ahead of the Feb. 16 deadline. Be sure to read the Participation Guidelines below before applying.
Centre Gives: Success Series
To get ready for Centre Gives, Centre Foundation is once again hosting a Success Series in March. Brad Groznik of Groznik PR and Centre Foundation staff will relay industry-best practices. Participants are also welcome to share tactics that have worked well in the past! All sessions will be held at Centre Foundation's office. Organizations are asked to please register ahead of time.
Centre Foundation Staff Photo Shoot
All work and no play? Not a chance at Centre Foundation! With the recent addition of two new staff members, we decided it was time to freshen up our staff photos. We had a great time working with Michael Black at Black Sun Studio. Check out our new headshots and job descriptions on our website .
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