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
In a hyperbolic world, math is your best friend in determining the future of your event fundraising strategy. Especially 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 the millennial’s donation … Read more
Peer-to-peer fundraising six feet apart can breed innovation! With so many peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns out there, nonprofits must create campaigns and experiences that stand out from the crowd. Why not use the current public health crisis to do just that? Create a new VIRTUAL peer-to-peer fundraising event Make a list of all the things your … 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
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!
Are you planning your organizations next fun run? Small and medium-size organizations face even greater challenges than their larger colleagues. Tighter budgets and less staff and limited time. Every minute saved for your (or unfortunately wasted) fun run becomes even more valuable to each team member or volunteer. Blue Sky’s SWEET! platform was built specifically … 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
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. In a project with the American Council of … 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
Blue Sky Collaborative is proud to announce a new partnership with GivBee a text to donate solution service. GivBee provides SMS texting solutions to non-profits and schools. Their powerful platform solution is simple and secure. Our SWEET! by Blue Sky peer to peer fundraising platform integrates with GivBee to support the needs of our clients. Contact Blue … Read more
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