Blue Sky Funders Forum

In Their Own Words

Established in 2014, the Blue Sky Funders Forum is a national collaborative that exists to inspire and increase philanthropic investments and the community of funders supporting equitable access to meaningful outdoor experiences and connections to nature. Our vibrant membership welcomes all types of funders and supporters of this vision. We aspire to spark meaningful connections and collaborations and provide strategic vision for a stronger, more unified movement. We are a community united in the belief that when people have meaningful experiences outdoors their quality of life, health and social wellbeing improve, and in turn, their communities become stronger and more sustainable. Blue Sky engages and convenes funders to expand philanthropy that supports the many benefits of a stronger connection to nature. Blue Sky activates funder collaboration to advance shared goals. And Blue Sky showcases successful programs, strategies, and innovative partnerships to enrich and inform members' grantmaking. Blue Sky coordinates Rethink Outside- – a shared narrative campaign co-generated through a multi-year, inclusive process to move the vital work of connecting people with the outdoors from a 'nice to have' to an absolute necessity. Blue Sky is a working group of the Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA).