Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
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