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Webinars
Webinar - Animal Charities Share Best Practices for Online Fundraising

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

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Nonprofit guides
A Guide to Recruiting Volunteers for your Nonprofit

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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Raffle laws
Charitable Lottery Regulations in New Brunswick

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

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Raffle laws
Charitable Lottery Regulations in Prince Edward Island

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

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Raffle laws
Charitable Lottery Regulations in Manitoba

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

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Nonprofit guides
How to Fundraise for a Peer-to-peer Campaign in 6 Steps

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

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Tips & best practices
10 New Tips for your Next Fundraising Campaign

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to Start a Foundation: A Step-by-Step Guide

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to Start a Museum in 2024: Nonprofit’s Guide

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to Start a Church in 2024 - The Complete Guide

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to Start a Nonprofit Homeless Shelter in 2024

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to start a nonprofit in Illinois in 12 steps [2024 guide]

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to start a nonprofit in Missouri in 12 steps [2024 Guide]

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to start a nonprofit in Colorado in 12 steps [2024 Guide]

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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Nonprofit guides
The Ultimate Guide to Giving Tuesday 2025

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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Company news
Zeffy Launches in the UK with a Zero-Fee Fundraising Platform

Zeffy brings its all-in-one, zero-fee fundraising and donor management suite to UK charities—so every pound raised goes to the cause, not fees.

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Nonprofit guides
How to Actually Use the Google Ad Grant (Without a Marketing Team)

Got $10k in free ads but no team to run them? Learn how to launch effective Google Ads campaigns and avoid common mistakes, no marketing degree required.

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Nonprofit guides
11 Creative Ways to Use Your Google Ad Grant (Beyond Your Brand)

Already running a brand campaign? Discover 11 creative, conversion-friendly ways to use your $10K/month Google Ad Grant and grow your nonprofit’s reach.

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Nonprofit guides
How to Price Tickets for a Nonprofit Fundraising Event in 2025 + Free Calculator

Struggling to set the right ticket price for your fundraiser? Use our free calculator and proven pricing strategies to sell out your event and maximize donations.

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Nonprofit software
Why These 8 Nonprofits Ditched PayPal—And What Happened Next

PayPal is familiar, but it can cost your hardworking charity thousands a month. Learn why and how these organizations made the switch to Zeffy—for good.

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Delaware Raffle Laws for Nonprofits: The Latest Rules to Run a Compliant Event

Learn about raffle laws in Delaware and tips to run a legal raffle for nonprofits. Explore who is eligible to run a raffle in Delaware and how to stay compliant.

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