New Business Idea: Robin hood, the most effective fundraising platform

Robin hood has an unusual way of collecting money for the poor... but very pragmatic and effective

Project

Robin hood, the most effective fundraising platform

Description

Robin hood was a famous character robbing the rich to give the poor. This website is just that, when you land on it it doesn't let you go until you've agreed to pay something for a cause.

Target audience

Anyone wanting to do fundraising for a really good cause and pretty quickly. Or companies needing money for a special cause.

Revenues

There's a charge on the electronic service and extra human services to make fundraising campaigns more effective.

Strategy

Make a marketing coup by highjacking fundraisers's and givers's attention and giving the proceedings to the poor.

Comments

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