Peer to Peer Fundraising This Week – August 28, 2017
Read how Wilderness Heals, a 3-day peer to peer fundraising became the largest fundraiser of the year for Elizabeth Stone House, one of Massachusetts top charities. http://blueskycollaborative.com/massachusetts-top-radar-charities-elizabeth-stone-house/ The Many...
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Massachusetts Top Under The Radar Charities: Elizabeth Stone House
This week's Top Under the Radar Charity in Massachusetts is the incredible Elizabeth Stone House. Based in Jamaica Plain, the charity partners with adult and child survivors of domestic violence and related trauma – mental illness, housing instability and substance...
read moreThe Many, Many Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising For Your Nonprofit or School
Online peer-to-peer fundraising is more popular than ever. A large reason for this popularity is organizations can achieve their fundraising and relationship building goals simultaneously. The great news is online peer-to-peer fundraising helps any size nonprofit or...
read moreYes, Peer to Peer Fundraising Is A Good Idea For Your Nonprofit Or School- Part I
Online peer-to-peer fundraising helps any size nonprofit or school grow and succeed. Because the benefits an organization receives are numerous. Online peer-to-peer fundraising is more than a new funding opportunity. The organization and supporter relationship...
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Talking Peer to Peer Fundraising Software To Strangers
Like many programmers, I am much more comfortable behind a computer than I am walking alone into a crowded room full of strangers with the intention of getting to know at least a couple of them. Needless to say, networking events are not my forte. Building a peer-to-...
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The Why of Peer to Peer DIY Fundraising: Lessons from Cupids and Children’s Tumor Foundation
Imagine being on the staff of Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF http://ctf.org) 6 years ago and a bright, young, energetic young man comes to your office with an idea for a peer to peer fundraising event for your organization. What if you knew that 5 years later, this...
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Massachusetts Top Under The Radar Charities: Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS)
Every year the New Balance Falmouth Road Race (http://www.falmouthroadrace.com/) is a major fundraising event on Cape Cod. Most noteworthy, is every year the small but mighty charity Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS) (http://www.ccals.org) is at or near the top of the...
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Top Success Factors For Your Nonprofit or School’s Fall Peer to Peer Fundraising Event
Winter is Coming. Not yet, thankfully. Summer is still in full swing but Fall is right around the corner. It's a great time of year to feel good, celebrate family and friends and GET OUTSIDE to soak up the remaining weeks of Vitamin D! For many nonprofits and...
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Women in Technology in the Nonprofit Sector
I recently read James Damore's divisive memo about gender inequality at Google. Like it or not, what happens at Google these days makes ripples throughout society and it's a good time to discuss gender equality in the workplace. Frankly, i couldn't disagree more with...
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Alternatives to Blackbaud, Sphere, Kintera and Standard Peer to Peer Fundraising Software For Campaigns That Stand Out
Standing Out In a Crowded Field With so many peer to peer fundraising campaigns today, it’s imperative that nonprofits create campaigns and experiences that stand out from the crowd. Massive organizations like Komen that have massive marketing budgets have a...
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How Our Founders Values Inspired Them To Be Peer to Peer Fundraising Pioneers & Minority Business Owners
Hi! We are Syam Buradagunta and Anna Bremner. Two individuals with a passion to help others, help others. Read on to learn why we believe in peer to peer fundraising and enjoy what we do at Blue Sky Collaborative. Syam: As a first generation immigrant from India,...
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Massachusetts Top Under The Radar Charities: Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange
In 2016, the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) found permanent homes for more than 200 children waiting in foster care in Massachusetts! Anyone who understands the complexities of the adoption process and the foster care system knows that this is an...
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Massachusetts Top Under the Radar Charities: Introduction
In 2017 US News and World Report Ranked Massachusetts the top state in the US based on a variety of factors including education, economy, crime rates, and overall opportunity. As residents of Massachusetts, we wholeheartedly agree! The Bay State is also home to some...
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Thoughts On 15 Years As A New England Peer to Peer Fundraising Software Pioneer
Hi Everyone, Fifteen years ago, Anna and I founded Blue Sky Collaborative. As we reflect on everything we’re grateful for, there is nothing that comes to mind more than the chance we’ve had to work with our wonderful clients over the years. Your vision and...
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SWEET! Is The Peer to Peer Fundraising Alternative to Crowdrise and Other Crowdfunding Sites
Peer to peer fundraising primarily comes in three forms: Proprietary Event, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and Crowdfunding. We see the long-term benefits of proprietary event and DIY peer to peer fundraising as unsurpassed. Furthermore they are the primary ways to develop a...
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At Blue Sky Collaborative We Are All Smiles, Thanks To Our Peer to Peer Fundraising Clients
The promise of summer and blue skies has us all in good spirits. As we reflect on everything we’re grateful for, there is nothing that comes to mind more than the chance we’ve had to work with our wonderful clients over the years. Your vision and dedication help so...
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Why Our Philosophy Makes Our SWEET! Platform The Best Value in Peer to Peer Fundraising
Hi! We are Syam Buradagunta and Anna Bremner, two individuals with a passion to help others help others. We believe in the power of Peer to Peer fundraising and its ability to help solve the world’s problems. Our role is to help organizations and their fundraisers...
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Post Event Checklist: Tips to Optimize Your Fundraiser or Sponsor Engagement
Congratulations! Your organization's event or campaign is complete. Whew. It's time for everyone to take a deep breath, celebrate success, smile, laugh and congratulate everyone involved. Also it is the perfect time to begin laying the foundation for success in...
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