How Bloomerang Fundraising improved events, streamlined processes, and boosted impact

Key Nonprofit Highlights

The YMCA of the Treasure Coast in Stuart, Florida offers fitness facilities, group classes, childcare programs, aquatics, and sports in a supportive, community-focused environment. As a nonprofit, the Y is dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and personal growth for all ages. They faced challenges managing fundraising efforts due to limited staff and resources, which impacted their ability to raise $300,000 annually for scholarships. To address this, they partnered with Bloomerang Fundraising, a user-friendly platform that streamlined campaign management and boosted efficiency. Bloomerang’s tools enabled the YMCA to organize events like their annual clay shoot with greater ease and professionalism. The partnership helped the YMCA save time, innovate their fundraising efforts, and make a greater impact on the community.

Challenge

Managing fundraising with limited resources

Each year, their nonprofit organization raises $300,000 in scholarships to help children, families, adults, and seniors participate in YMCA programs they wouldn’t otherwise afford. However, with limited staff dedicated to fundraising, managing their various campaigns and events efficiently was a significant challenge. “As a nonprofit, we have to be very creative in our fundraising efforts to stand out among the rest,” explained Kristine Otto, Executive Branch Director. The team needed a solution that would not just streamline processes but also catalyze their fundraising creativity and efficiency.

Solution

Streamlining efforts with Bloomerang Fundraising

The YMCA turned to Bloomerang Fundraising for its reliable, user-friendly platform designed to simplify and optimize fundraising processes. Otto shared how Bloomerang made an immediate impact, stating, “Bloomerang helps our organization fundraise by making it easy to stay organized! A huge part of running different campaigns is to be organized, and Bloomerang has all the information we need for our campaigns at our fingertips.”

From reporting to campaign design, Bloomerang offered versatile tools and responsive support that fit seamlessly into the YMCA’s workflow. “Anything I need, there is a way to get it done. From reporting to designing a campaign, there has always been a positive answer, and I have yet to be told it can’t be done,” Otto noted, emphasizing the platform’s adaptability and customer-centric approach.

Additionally, the Y’s partnership with the Achieve marketing agency complemented Bloomerang’s capabilities. Achieve handled social media promotions and creative outreach, while Bloomerang ensured the YMCA remained organized and efficient internally. Together, these organizations empowered the YMCA team to “step outside the box from our typical fundraising efforts and become more successful,” according to Otto.

Results

Improved events, efficient processes, and greater impact

One notable success was the YMCA’s annual clay shoot event. “Before Bloomerang, the registration process was a bit confusing,” shared Otto. “The first year we used Bloomerang as our registration tool, it was an easier process for attendees and for us to receive payment and confirm registrations.” The collaboration simplified logistics, reduced confusion, and delivered a professional registration experience for participants.

Bloomerang also streamlined the YMCA’s fundraising efforts, saving their limited staff’s valuable time and energy in their efforts to raise $300,000 annually. The organization stood out with creative, flawlessly executed events, allowing them to raise significant funds while effectively promoting their mission. Otto expressed gratitude for the support of Bloomerang Fundraising and Achieve, explaining, “With the support and creativity of both agencies, we are able to hold more events, be more organized, and promote all within our budget.”

By choosing Bloomerang Fundraising, the YMCA of the Treasure Coast became more organized and more innovative in their endeavors to fuel their mission. Otto summed it up perfectly: “Bloomerang and Achieve Agency have enabled our organization to step outside the box from our typical fundraising efforts and become more successful.” With these tools and partnerships, the YMCA continues to make a lasting impact on the local community, delivering vital opportunities to those who need it most.