A lot of nonprofits have thrift stores—a great example of social enterprise—and driving customers to them is always challenging.
Here is a story from the Fort Worth Business Press that reveals an innovative method.
An excerpt.
“Four resale shops of nonprofit organizations in Fort Worth will show off their best merchandise while raising funds to provide services and programs for people in need during the Nonprofit Resale Road Trip Aug. 13-14.
“Participating organizations are Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth, the Junior League of Fort Worth, SafeHaven of Tarrant County and YWCA Fort Worth & Tarrant County.
“Maps are available at participating shops along with a brochure that outlines the nonprofits’ programs and services. All the shops will offer special discounts and bargains during the two-day event.”
About
- David H. Lukenbill
- I am a California native, married, we have one daughter and live close to the American River with two cats and all the wild critters we can feed. I am a management consultant to nonprofit organizations and have an Associates of Arts degree in Administration of Justice from Sacramento City College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco and a Master of Public Administration degree, also from the University of San Francisco.