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Learn about Arizona raffle laws and rules for nonprofits. Get to know which raffles are legal in Arizona, which organizations are eligible, and how to avoid fines.

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Thinking about hosting a movie night fundraiser? Check everything you need to plan an amazing event to engage donors and raise more funds for your nonprofit.

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Learn what an EIN number is for nonprofits, why you need one, and how to apply for free through the IRS. Step-by-step guide covering online, fax, and mail applications.

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Everything about the director of philanthropy role — current job openings, 2026 salary data ($119K avg), key responsibilities, must-have skills, and a free job description template.

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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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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 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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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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A 501(c)(9) VEBA provides tax-exempt employee benefits. Get eligibility rules, 7 setup steps, and benefit types covered. See the full walkthrough.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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