Host a Walk
Become a HPW Partner
Between a Walk and a Hard Place is a peer-to-peer fundraising event created by Blue Sea Philanthropy, designed to help local charities establish a signature annual campaign that raises meaningful, unrestricted funds.
Each event is hosted by a vetted local charity partner serving people who are displaced, vulnerable, or exploited. You lead the work on the ground, engaging your community, telling your story, and building support.
At a Glance >
- $130M+ raised through Blue Sea events across North America
- First-year partners typically raise $15,000–$25,000+ — many exceed this
- 95% of 75,000+ participants would recommend the experience
- Most partners exceed their own expectations in year one
What This Can Do for Your Charity
As a charity partner, your goals are simple:
- Raise strong general operating funds
- Build awareness and visibility in your community
- Develop new donor and sponsor relationships
- Create a repeatable annual campaign that grows over time
Why It Works
Hard Place Walk is built on Blue Sea’s refined, franchised event model, developed through years of peer-to-peer fundraising experience across North America since 2010.
- Designed to Succeed: A proven campaign structure, clear timeline, and practical tools guide your team from launch to event day.
- Experienced Support: You’ll be supported by experienced event and campaign specialists who coach you every step of the way.
- Peer-to-Peer Powered: Participants fundraise on your behalf — expanding your reach beyond your existing donor base.
- Community Driven: Teams, volunteers, and sponsors rally around your cause, building momentum and visibility.
Who This Is For?
- Executive Directors: A reliable way to generate meaningful revenue, increase community awareness, and build new relationships that strengthen your organization long-term.
- Development Directors: A proven campaign model that helps you acquire new donors, deepen engagement, and expand your fundraising reach.
- Board Members: A well-structured fundraising initiative with no upfront investment, supported by experienced oversight, systems, and insurance — designed to deliver results responsibly.
- Volunteer Leaders: A meaningful way to support a charity you care about — with the structure, tools, and guidance needed to make the event successful.
What You Bring
Hard Place Walk works best with charities that:
- Align with the mission of serving people who are displaced, vulnerable, or exploited
- Are seeking general operating revenue
- Do not have a competing fundraising event in the same timeframe
- Are available to host the event on Saturday, September 26
- Are willing to follow a proven model and campaign structure
- Can commit staff or volunteer leadership to run the local event - normally about 100-150 hours.
Financial Model
- Funds raised in your community support your local work.
- Charity partners receive an earned grant of 70% to 85% of total revenue, based on fundraising and sponsorship performance.
- Clear expectations. Transparent outcomes.
Let’s Talk >
If you’re looking for a signature fundraising event that builds both revenue and relationships, we’d be glad to connect.
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