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Does your nonprofit work to improve the lives of veterans and current armed forces members? Learn how to apply for a 5019(c)(19) status to maximize your impact.

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501(c)(4) organizations promote social welfare and can engage in political activities. Learn about 501(c)(4) qualifications, characteristics, and the application process.

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Learn practical tips to comply with Indiana's raffle laws, rules, and charitable gaming policies. Get a quick look into legal compliance for raffles.

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Are raffles and online raffle legal in Illinois? Check out the raffle rules and learn how to hold a raffle legally in Illinois if you are a 501c3 nonprofit.

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Learn practical tips and compliance regulations to host a raffle in Washington State. Check out the latest legislation and rules for a 501c3 nonprofit.

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Are raffles, online raffles and 50/50 raffles legal in Florida? Explore the raffle rules, learn how to legally hold a raffle in Florida as a 501c3 nonprofit.

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Online charitable lotteries. 50/50 draws in Alberta. Eligibility for a nonprofit or charity lottery licence. Zeffy can help make sense of lotteries in Alberta.

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Learn what a 501(c)(7) organization is, how they’re different from 501(c)(3) organizations, and how to start your own in just 9 steps.

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Learn everything you need to know about Iowa raffle laws, from licensing requirements to best practices for hosting a fundraising raffle. Stay compliant and successful!

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Explore Ohio raffle laws, requirements for nonprofits, and expert tips on conducting successful raffles. Stay compliant and informed.

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

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Online charitable lotteries. 50/50 draws in Quebec. Eligibility for a nonprofit or charity lottery licence. Zeffy can help make sense of lotteries in Quebec.

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Check out the 501c3 raffle rules and regulations of your state. Learn how to hold your nonprofit raffle legally.

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Learn exactly how to price raffle tickets with our free calculator, pricing formula, and prize-to-price reference table. Covers single, bundle, tiered, and 50/50 raffle pricing strategies.

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Complete guide to California raffle laws under Penal Code 320.5. Learn registration requirements, the 90% rule, online raffle restrictions, ticket rules, and step-by-step compliance for nonprofits.

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Complete guide to NY nonprofit raffle laws — license categories, GC forms, online ticket rules, 50/50 legality, and the 60-day permit timeline. Updated for 2026.

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Complete guide to Ontario charitable lottery regulations. Learn AGCO & municipal license types, eligibility requirements, fees, application steps, and online raffle rules for nonprofits.

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Get your NL lottery licence fast. Eligibility, all 9 licence types, fees, application steps, and online ticket rules for Newfoundland and Labrador charities.

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Swamped & under-resourced? This guide to corporate grants is built for small nonprofits ready to land real funding, without 10-page proposals.

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Create IRS-compliant donation receipts in seconds. Free generator for single or bulk receipts, downloadable templates, and how to automate the whole process with Zeffy.

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Plan your raffle in 60 seconds with our free revenue planner. Then follow 10 steps to set up, promote, and run a raffle that keeps 100% of what you raise.

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Use our free online raffle generator to draw winners instantly. Plus, compare the 12 best raffle apps and websites for nonprofits — with pricing, features, and reviews.

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