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Nonprofit life
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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Nonprofit life
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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How to start a nonprofit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Templates
Templates
Sponsorship Letter Templates: 10 Samples + How-To Guide (2026)

10 free sponsorship letter templates for events, corporate, sports, schools, and more, plus a step-by-step how-to guide, tier examples, and follow-up tips.

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Nonprofit software
Nonprofit software
8 Best Donor Databases for Small Nonprofits (2026)

Looking for the best donor database for your nonprofit? This guide will help you explore key features and software options to boost your fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofit guides
Nonprofit guides
Instagram for Nonprofits: The Complete 2026 Guide

Discover Instagram's potential for your nonprofit in 2024. Learn top tools and strategies to boost your social media impact and expand your reach.

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Nonprofit guides
Nonprofit guides
Collect Donations Without a Website: 8 Proven Methods

You don’t need a website to collect donations. Learn how your nonprofit can start fundraising without a website fast while saving time and money.

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Nonprofit guides
Nonprofit guides
Best Micro-Donation Platforms for Nonprofits

Learn what microdonations are, why they’re important, and 8 strategies for bringing your campaign to life.

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How to start a nonprofit
How to start a nonprofit
How to Start a Nonprofit in South Carolina (2026)

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

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Nonprofit life
Nonprofit life
How Zero-Fee Fundraising Works: The Model Behind 100% Free Platforms

Most "free" platforms still charge transaction fees that quietly chip away at every donation. Here's how the zero-fee model works — and how to switch.

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Nonprofit guides
Nonprofit guides
Are There Truly Zero-Fee Fundraising Platforms? Yes, Here's the Proof

Understand the different types of fees that fundraising platforms charge and how they impact your mission. Discover a solution that eliminates ALL fees forever.

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

Real GoFundMe reviews from nonprofits: 2026 fees (charity vs personal), pros and cons, customer support, and a fee calculator to compare with Zeffy.

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Nonprofit software
Nonprofit software
Spotfund reviews 2026: is it legit for nonprofits?

Is Spotfund right for your nonprofit? Get an honest breakdown of fees, features, and limitations, plus a 100% free alternative trusted by 100,000+ orgs.

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