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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Yeah Us! Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary As New England’s Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Pioneer
Blue Sky Collaborative proudly announces its fifteenth year as New England's leading developer of peer-to-peer fundraising software. Blue Sky Collaborative is a pioneer in the development of fundraising software for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and proprietary peer-to-peer...
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Top 10 Reasons Bowlathons Are Great Peer To Peer Fundraising Events
My imagination was sparked recently at a children's birthday party I attended with my son. We walked in to a bowl-a-rama and before the door closed, I mouthed the word, “WOW!” Most noteworthy, I experienced good music, had quality food/drink and lots of laughs. ...
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Why Peer to Peer Software Customization Empowers Bird-a-thons To Fundraise Effectively
As spring awakens the trees around my home abound with various species of birds. Each morning and evening my kids point and ask with excitement what bird is at the feeder, in the yard or on a branch. On lucky days I know the species, but most days I am not lucky....
read morePeer to Peer Donors Are The Best Defense Against Software Transaction Fees
Fees drive up expense ratios The various platform transaction fees in peer to peer software significantly eat into the dollars raised in fundraising campaigns. First of all handing over 5%-10% of your donations to a software vendor makes it impossible to maintain...
read moreImages and Videos Best Tell Your Story- A Peer to Peer Fundraising Must Have Investment in 2017
'Must Do' lists help us achieve our goals. This type of list is an essential tool to layout your event(s) investment needs. We suggest adding or hiring a professional photographer or videographer to that list. To maximize your fundraising potential, you need the...
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Nonprofits and Schools Need to Rely on Peer to Peer Fundraising In Uncertain Times
Nonprofits and school leaders are facing uncertainty in a changing political climate should double down on their commitment to peer to peer fundraising. There are many theories on how the change in leadership in Washington DC will impact nonprofits. Most theories...
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