A time tested study by AFP reinforces a simple truth. Peer to Peer Fundraising personal networks creates greater giving. A person asking their peer for a donation drives a greater number of gift giving than direct communication from an organization to a donor. Because of this, you should have a plan to show gratitude for your … Read more
It’s prime time for event peer to peer fundraising season. The spring through fall timeframe is a great opportunity for organizations of all sizes to achieve their fundraising goals with events. Many of our clients rely on a fundraising walk, bike ride or run fundraising events. We are often asked about the keys to a … Read more
Is your school planning it’s next jog-a-thon or walk-a-thon? Small and medium-size schools face even greater challenges than their larger colleagues. Tighter budgets, less staff, yet very important missions and disappearing time. Every minute saved for your (or unfortunately wasted) jog-a-thon or walk-a-thon becomes even more valuable to each team member or volunteer. Blue Sky’s … Read more
Announcing our newest platform offering to support schools. Our school annual campaign fundraising software. Whether you are a private or public school our school annual fundraising software can help you. We provide you a fundraising site crafted your way to achieve your annual campaign goals. Our friends at Valley Charter School (CA) use our SWEET! … Read more
Walk-a-thon fundraising software can be simple and easy and most importantly leverage your team’s time. Small and medium-sized non-profits fight even greater challenges than their larger colleagues. Tighter budgets, less staff, yet very important missions and ever disappearing time. With those added challenges, every minute saved for your walk becomes even more valuable to each … Read more
Be The Change You Dream Of As you reflect on this past year and plan for the next please add these top tips to your checklist to improve fundraising success for your peer to peer fundraising campaign. Below are some tactics that you can use to boost fundraising by your event participants. There is no doubt … Read more
Simple, Easy, Yes! Fundraising software can be simple, it can be easy to use, it can save you time. Nonprofits with limited staff need online fundraising software to be a time adder or worst case, time neutral. What is not needed is software that steals time. Whether you are currently using a fundraising software platform … Read more
Does your organization have an enormous need, a growing event, and a limited or fixed budget? You are not alone. In fact, SWEET! by Blue Sky Collaborative was built to support those very realities. Events and organizations of all shapes and sizes share many similarities, especially the need to have their fundraising and event software … Read more
What Makes School Pledge Per Lap Fundraising So Great? A school pledge per lap event: Is a great fundraising approach for schools and easy for kids and staff to understand. Is simple to organize. Creates fun competition and great camaraderie. Can be creative (COSTUMES!) and a fun way for kids/staff to show school spirit. Can bring … Read more
What makes a bike-a-thon fundraising event great? There are many popular bike-a-thons that raise a lot of money and awareness for their causes. So why is this type of fundraising event so popular? Great event for the entire family. Simple to organize due to limitless online resources to help. Attract true supporters of the organization. A … Read more
My father warned me about being pennywise and pound foolish. Yes, an old cliche but one that is fitting in this scenario. Before you start, research fundraising software alternatives that support event registration, participant fundraising or do both. It might save you money and enable you to donate more to your cause. Nonprofits and schools … Read more
Oh what fun a gym full of kids is in terms of energy, enthusiasm and laughter. What makes the moment that much more memorable is when the kids are participating in an event to support their school and classmates. That is why I believe a hoopathon fundraising event puts the fun in fundraising for school … Read more