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Nonprofit life
Everyone’s talking about ChatGPT—nonprofits included.

What is ChatGPT and should nonprofits care? ChatGPT can help nonprofits brainstorm, write emails, plan fundraising events and more. Just check its work.

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Raffle laws
Charitable Lottery Regulations in Saskatchewan.

Do you need a lottery licence for 50/50 Saskatchewan? Help with event ticketing? Zeffy can help make sense of lottery licences for fundraising in Saskatchewan.

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Nonprofit life
Movies that are all about the nonprofit life.

#nonprofitlife movies are hard to find. Animal rights. Environment. Zeffy—there are 0 about our 100% free fundraising platform. Instead: 8 nonprofit films-ish.

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Raffle laws
Charitable lottery regulations in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Online charitable lotteries. Lottery regulations. Ticket lottery licence application NL. Zeffy can help make sense of lotteries in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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How to start a nonprofit
How to build a nonprofit organization from the ground up.

How #YesSheCanCampaign Founder Zaniya Lewis built a nonprofit organization from the ground up.

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Company news
Zeffy Joins Global Movement of Over 5,000 Certified B Corporations™

B Lab™ certifies Zeffy as a business with positive social, and environmental impact.

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Company news
Simplyk rebrands to Zeffy and expands to the United States

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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Company news
FAQ - Simplyk changes name to Zeffy 

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

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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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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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Grants
Top 5 Government Grants for Nonprofits in 2026

Looking for government-funded opportunities? Explore our guide on government grants. Learn about their benefits, top programs, and where to find them.

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Nonprofit guides
Director of Philanthropy: Jobs, Salary, Skills & Job Description Template

Everything about the director of philanthropy role — current job openings, 2025 salary data ($117K avg), how to become one, skills breakdown, and a free job description template you can copy or download.

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Nonprofit software
2026 Bloomerang Reviews: Features and User Feedback

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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Nonprofit software
2026 Give Lively Reviews: Pros, Cons, Pricing and Ratings

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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Nonprofit software
2026 Network for Good Reviews

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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Nonprofit software
DonorPerfect Reviews (2026): Honest Breakdown and Free Alternatives for Small Nonprofits

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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Nonprofit software
2026 GoFundMe Reviews: What Nonprofits Are Saying (+ fee calculator)

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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Nonprofit software
Donorbox Review 2026: Pricing, Pros & Cons for Nonprofits Who Can't Afford to Lose $1,475 on Every $50K Raised

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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