We have some exciting news to share—and yes, it involves you, your friends, and a chance to make a big difference in your community. Valley Outreach is officially launching a brand-new peer-to-peer fundraising experience through Blackbaud’s JustGiving platform!

What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

If you’re wondering, “Peer-to-what-now?” — don’t worry, we’ve got you. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) fundraising is simply a fun and meaningful way for you to support the causes you care about by tapping into your own networks. It’s storytelling with purpose. You create a personalized fundraiser, share it with your people, and invite them to help make an impact. Whether you’re throwing a birthday bash, celebrating a milestone, or just want to make the world a little kinder—your story can inspire others to give.

So, What’s New?

For several years, we used GiveMN for our Peer-to-Peer fundraising efforts. It worked well, but we’re always looking for ways to level up—and JustGiving brings some serious upgrades.

Here’s what we’re loving about it:

• More flexibility – Fundraisers can now customize their pages with personal stories, photos, and even fundraising goals. Make it your fundraiser, your way.
• Seamless integration – Donations connect directly to our donor database. That means less administrative time for us and more time focusing on what really matters—serving our community.
• Better experience for you – Setting up a fundraiser takes just minutes, and you’ll have access to easy tools to help you spread the word and meet your goals.

Why Peer-to-Peer Matters

Your voice is powerful. When you share why you care about Valley Outreach, it resonates in a way that no email or ad campaign ever could. P2P fundraising helps us reach people who may have never heard of us before—and when it comes from someone they know and trust (that’s you!), it means even more.

Whether you’re:

• Turning your birthday into a fundraiser 🎂
• Honoring someone special 💙
• Or rallying friends for a food and fundraising drive 💪

You can make a real difference.

Let’s Do This—Together

Want to give it a try? Setting up your fundraiser is easy—just click here to get started! We’ve also created an Online Fundraising Toolkit packed with tips, tricks, and creative ideas to help you shine.

As we roll out this new platform, we’d really value your feedback too. If you hit a bump or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Tori Nelson at 651-342-5564 or [email protected]. We’re here to help every step of the way.

Let’s raise some funds, build community, and maybe have a little fun while we’re at it. Ready? Set? Fundraise!