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Funders + Nonprofits in Conversation: What We’re Learning
“Funders can’t stay the course — the course has been demolished.” We heard these words…
Meet Our Membership Intern: Macey Woodward
What We Pay Attention to Grows: Nature as Health, Learning, and Belonging
We came upon them in a clearing: six preschoolers and their teacher, gathered in a…
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2023 Annual Convening Report
Thank you for joining us in Washington, DC in May 2023 for our annual convening….
2021 Annual Report
The Blue Sky community came together in 2021, striving for a more vibrant and equitable…
2021 Virtual Convening Report
The Blue Sky Funders Forum came together virtually on June 3-4, 2021 to reflect on…
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Blue Sky hosts a variety of events throughout the year where members and funder partners are invited to learn, network, and collaborate. Blue Sky events are open to funders, Blue Sky advisors, and invited speakers.
Blue Sky Member Coffee Chat: 2026 Budgeting
Join the Blue Sky Funders Forum on October 2 from 1:00-2:00 pm PT / 4:00-5:00 pm ET for a funder […]
Keeping Public Lands Public: Lessons for Funders from the H.R.1 Resistance
"The fundamental idea behind the parks...is that the country belongs to the people, that it is… for the enrichment of […]
Funder Briefing: The Benefits of Nature in Early Childhood Education and Experiences
For those who were unable to join us at the early childhood focused programing during the Nature Everywhere Conference this […]
Blue Sky Member Coffee Chat: AI in Philanthropy
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming every sector — and philanthropy is no exception. Join your fellow Blue Sky members for […]
Quarterly Community Sessions: Strengthening the Field
Whether due to policy changes, funding pressures, or community needs on the ground, nonprofits and funders alike are navigating rapidly […]
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