Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services & technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to help nonprofit organizations become aware of ideas, services, and products that can help them.
Agents of Nonprofit
Non-traditional Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits with James Thorne
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Alexander Lapa
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Season 1
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Episode 127
This episode of Agents of Nonprofit features guest James Thorne, founder of Quirk Growth, a marketing and fundraising agency specializing in nontraditional approaches for nonprofits. James shares his unique journey from the food industry to launching a remote digital agency that empowers nonprofits to maximize their fundraising potential through innovative digital strategies.
Topics We Cover:
- James Thorne’s transition from the food industry to nonprofit fundraising
- The foundation and mission of Quirk
- The importance of blending traditional and nontraditional fundraising methods
- How e-commerce can support nonprofit fundraising through print-on-demand and dropshipping
- An introduction to the sweepstakes model as a powerful fundraising tool
- Legal distinctions between raffles and sweepstakes and their implications for nonprofits
- The challenges and benefits of running charity sweepstakes, with insights from "Vehicle for Good.
- Future opportunities for expanding nontraditional fundraising efforts to support a broader range of nonprofits
To Learn More and Connect with James:
Vehicle For Good Website
Quirk Growth Website
@VehicleForGood
@QuirkGrowth
