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Watch our latest on-demand webinar to learn about online fundraising best practices for animal charities.

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Whether your nonprofit organization is looking to streamline its volunteer network, bring on new volunteers, or is simply weighing the pros and cons of volunteer versus paid staff, this guide will help you discover the best practices to follow when implementing a volunteer strategy.

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We've broken down New Brunswick's regulations for charitable lottery and online gaming.

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We’ve broken down some of Prince Edward Island's regulations for charitable lotteries.

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We’ve broken down some of Manitoba's regulations for charitable lotteries and online gaming for you.

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Here are 6 essential steps to follow for a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign.

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We’ve compiled 10 tips for fundraising campaigns that you may not of heard before, and we’ll dive deeper than what you find in your usual internet search.

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After 23 years and $3.2M raised, one nonprofit leader shares the 3-story framework, 4–6 week timeline, and multi-channel strategy behind campaigns that actually convert.

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Real Donorbox review from a nonprofit perspective. 2.95% platform fees = $1,475+ lost on $50K raised before processing. What users love, what they don’t and how Zeffy’s free platform compares.

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Step-by-step guide to reconciling Zeffy payouts with Excel or Google Sheets. Filter, clean, pivot table, and map to your chart of accounts in 20 minutes.

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Step-by-step guide to connecting Zeffy to QuickBooks with Zapier. Automate donation and sales reconciliation, handle refunds and auctions, and save 30 min/month.

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Nonprofit treasurer David Ducharme explains how Zeffy payouts work and how to allocate them for bookkeeping. Watch the full webinar or read the 5 takeaways.

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Charity leaders Zoe Amar and Caroline Fiennes share five practical fundraising tips to help UK charities build stronger donor relationships and run more effective operations.

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Start a foundation using our step-by-step guide, covering everything from mission planning and legal setup to board building and maintaining compliance.

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Explore 9 simple steps on how to start a museum in 2024. Discover expert tips for navigating legal requirements, planning, and funding as a nonprofit museum.

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Learn how to start a church in 2024. Follow 7 essential steps for setting up a new nonprofit church, ensuring legal compliance and securing tax-exempt status.

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Find out how to start a homeless shelter in 2024. This nonprofit guide includes legal requirements, funding tips, and community support.

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Learn everything you need to know to start a nonprofit organization in Illinois, including creating bylaws, recruiting directors, and applying for an EIN.

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Learn everything you need to know to start a nonprofit organization in Missouri, including creating bylaws, recruiting directors, and applying for an EIN.

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Learn everything you need to know in order to start a nonprofit organization in Colorado, including creating bylaws, recruiting directors, and applying for an EIN.

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This ultimate guide will help you prepare for Giving Tuesday 2025. Unleash the power of giving to create positive change in the world.

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