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Simplyk, North America’s first 100% free fundraising platform, today announced a rebrand to Zeffy as the company expands to the United States.

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Simplyk reveals its new identity: Zeffy. Here’s why we decided to change the name of the company.

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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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Learn about Bloomerang with honest feedback from real users. Explore pros, cons, pricing, and Bloomerang reviews to choose the best fundraising software (+ fee calculator included).

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Explore honest feedback about Give Lively with 2026 user reviews. Find the best alternatives with a view into pros, cons, and pricing for nonprofits (fee calculator included).

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Discover authentic 2026 Network for Good reviews! Uncover insights and Bonterra vs Network for Good comparison to make a support your fundraising efforts.

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Small nonprofit? DonorPerfect users say it's pricey and complex. Read honest reviews and learn why grassroots orgs are switching to Zeffy’s 100% free platform (+ fee calculator included).

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Explore honest GoFundMe reviews from users and nonprofits, uncovering pros and cons, fee structures, and the best alternatives to assess your fundraising strategy.

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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 (+ Donorbox fee calculator!)

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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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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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