Non-traditional Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits with James Thorne

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

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