• Centre Nonprofit Strength Initiative Pilot Cohort – Expression of Interest Form

    Thank you for your interest in the Centre Nonprofit Strength Initiative Pilot Cohort. Please complete the following expression of interest form. Your responses will help us understand your organization’s current context and readiness for participation. All information will be kept confidential and used solely for the purposes of cohort selection and support.

  • Section 1: Organization Information

  • Did your organization participate in Centre Gives 2026?*
  • Primary geographic focus in Centre County*
  • Years in operation*
  • Approximate annual operating budget*
  • Number of paid staff*
  • Board size*

  • Section 2: Leadership & Organizational Stability

  • Time in current role*
  • Is this leadership role expected to remain in place over the next 18 months?*
  • Which best describes your board engagement?*

  • Section 3: Capacity & Readiness Snapshot

  • Which statements best describe your organization right now?*
  • Which parts of running your organization feel most in need of attention right now? (Select up to 3)*

  • Section 4: Commitment & Participation

  • This pilot requires time, reflection, and openness to learning alongside peers. If selected, our organization commits to the following:

  • Commitments (all must be selected)*
  • Looking ahead, what might make programs like this difficult for your organization to participate in over the long term? (Optional – this question will not affect selection and helps us design future offerings.)

  • Time commitment note:
    Over the 18‑month pilot, participating organizations will be invited to several cohort convenings and learning sessions, spaced over time. Expectations are designed to be manageable alongside day‑to‑day nonprofit work.

    When board involvement is helpful, it is expected to be limited and purposeful.

  • If selected, meaningful participation in this initiative may include involvement from at least one board member (in addition to pertinent staff). Which best describes your organization?
  • Should be Empty: