S2 E07 | Charles Best | From Classroom To Crowdfunding: The Story Behind DonorsChoose P2

In part one of our conversation with philanthropist Charles Best, we discussed the 3 Innovations of Crowdfunding, Digital Marketplace and Cause Marketing. In today’s concluding segment, we take a deep dive into some of the processes behind those innovations. 

 

We’ll find out what motivated Charles to choose the non-profit model, how he raised his operating Capital while still teaching high school and his unique method of value-based screening of potential team members. 

 

Key Points:

• Benefits of choosing the non-profit model 
• Value-based screening of potential team members. 
• The art and science of getting to yes when making a pitch to potential donors.  

Resources: 

DonorsChoose

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Book mention: ‘Drunk Tank Pink’ by Adam Alter.

This is part two of our conversation with Charles Best. Visit theentrepreneurs.studio and subscribe to the podcast for notifications and other exclusive content from The Entrepreneur’s Studio.

 

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