Peer to Peer Fundraising

Partnerships between non-governmental organizations and companies is not a new concept. From the NFL and the Komen Foundation to local PTA’s encouraging parents to eat at local restaurants to support school supplies, these partnerships have helped meet community needs beyond what the government can provide. It’s been my experience that national and regional partnerships require … Read more

Many people kick off their 3rd party fundraising activities by organizing a letter writing campaign. Even though email is more convenient, a personalized letter can get more attention in this time of digital overwhelm. Most people are surprised at how much awareness and money fundraising letter campaigns can raise. The checklist below is designed to … Read more

Are you planning your organization’s next fun run fundraiser? Small and medium-size organizations face even greater challenges than their larger colleagues. Tighter budgets and less staff and limited time. What is a fun run fundraiser? A fun run fundraiser is a friendly race that involves either road running or cross country running with participants taking part for … Read more

Switching to a New Peer to Peer Fundraising Platform has Never Been Easier Many nonprofits already have a peer to peer fundraising platform. Typically, the peer to peer system is a part of a more extensive, integrated donor management system. The primary benefit of an integrated approach is data management. But many integrated peer to peer … Read more

Non-profits, big and small, face both budgeting and implementation challenges in the current environment. SWEET! features and pricing work with you to innovate peer to peer fundraising solutions to set you up for success!

In a hyperbolic world, math is your best friend in determining the future of your event fundraising strategy. This is especially true in the area of whether to continue your event offline, with a generic platform or invest in peer to peer fundraising software. The math shows both older donors are giving more online and … 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

Incentives significantly impact a Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign by increasing participation, fundraising, and retention when done well. Incentives come in many forms. Products: A top fundraiser in a ride receives a bicycle or gear donated to the event. Branded/Promotional Materials: Fundraisers can earn SWAG for raising money. Cupids Undie Run (www.cupidsundierun.org #cupidsundierun) does a great job with … Read more

We direct all of our fundraising advice at the 3rd party/amateur fundraiser. Those intrepid, resourceful, and slightly-off individuals who put it on the line by asking their friends and family for money, do all sorts of crazy things to raise money for their charities. After reading this, you will know as much about how to … Read more

Sweet! is a peer to peer fundraising app that is 100% customizable. Over the years, we’ve learned so much from our clients because we are responsive to their needs and ideas. In fact, many innovations in peer to peer fundraising have come directly from our nonprofit clients. Why is web accessibility important for your fundraising … Read more

A friend of mine who is running the Boston marathon to raise money for his charity called to ask if people would still donate if the marathon is cancelled amidst the corona virus concerns. Unfortunately, many organizations are being forced to cancel their proprietary peer to peer fundraising events in this uncertain time. Normally, these … Read more