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Nonprofit guides
Stripe for Nonprofits: What is it and How to Use it?

Explore how Stripe for nonprofits works, uncover fee details, and application steps for nonprofit discounts, and compare top alternatives to maximize your fundraising efforts.

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Nonprofit life
A chat with Y’all about starting a nonprofit in the US.

To start a nonprofit in the US all you need is a cause, passionate people, a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Oh, and around $1000.

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Nonprofit guides
Using Square for Nonprofit Donations: The Complete Guide

Thinking about using Square for your nonprofit? See how its fees stack up and why many small nonprofits are switching to a 100% free alternative.

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Fundraising ideas
20 Unique Spring Fundraising Ideas for Each Month (2025)

Boost donations this spring with creative fundraising ideas for every month! From Pi Day campaigns to Mother's Day brunches, engage your community easily.

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Nonprofit guides
Social Media For Nonprofits: Benefits & Best Practices

Social media can boost your nonprofit’s impact, and here’s how. Check this guide for social media best practices and tools to grow your online presence and reach more donors.

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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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Nonprofit guides
The Ultimate Guide to Silent Auction Rules and Best Practices

Discover essential silent auction rules and best practices to ensure a successful fundraising event. Learn how to set up, organize, and maximize your nonprofit's silent auction.

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Fundraising ideas
The Best Silent Auction Item Ideas [2024]

Discover over 50 unique silent auction item ideas for 2024, including sports memorabilia, VIP concert tickets, family-friendly packages, and high-end experiences to boost your fundraising success.

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Nonprofit guides
How to Start a Nonprofit Silent Auction in 9 Steps [The 2024 Guide]

With our 2024 guide, you can learn to host a winning silent auction in 9 steps. This will maximize fundraising, engage donors, and streamline event planning for your nonprofit.

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Fundraising ideas
30+ Effective fundraising ideas for schools (2024)

Looking for the best ways to raise money for your school? Check out this list of 30+ top school fundraising ideas, ranging from easy to profitable.

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Nonprofit guides
Salesforce for Nonprofits: The Ultimate Guide [2025]

Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using Salesforce for nonprofits and discover Zeffy, the best free alternative for managing donors.

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Nonprofit guides
How to Run Reverse Raffles for Your Nonprofit

A reverse raffle draws tickets in a backward sequence, with the last ticket pulled, winning the grand prize. Learn how to host a reverse raffle in 10 easy steps.

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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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Nonprofit guides
Read-A-Thon fundraisers: The ultimate guide for success.

Learn everything you need to know about hosting a Read-A-Thon fundraiser. Learn how to start one and discover the best tips to raise more money.

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Fundraising ideas
33 Unique and Cheap Raffle Prize Ideas for Fundraising

Explore unique raffle ideas and prizes for all budgets. Get ready for fundraising events and discovering creative themes and prize suggestions that excite donors.

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Raffle laws
US raffle rules by state: Legal guidelines for nonprofits and 501(c)3

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

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Fundraising ideas
12 Unique Raffle Ideas and Strategies for Successful Fundraising

Discover innovative raffle ideas and essential tips for hosting successful nonprofit raffles. Learn how to maximize your fundraising potential in 2025 with expert strategies.

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Nonprofit software
The Top 3 Free Raffle Generator Tools for Events [2025]

Review the best online raffle generators for events, giveaways, and fundraisers. Learn how to select the right raffle drawing generator with our guide.

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Fundraising ideas
77 Creative Raffle Basket Ideas for Fundraisers

Looking for exciting and budget-friendly raffle basket ideas ? Check out our 77 basket gifts ideas for your fundraising event.

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Nonprofit life
Quebec’s Law 25 and what it means for nonprofits.

What Quebec's Law 25 means for nonprofits. What your nonprofit needs to do to be legal under Quebec's new privacy law: Law 25.

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Nonprofit guides
5 free ways for your nonprofit to improve donor relations.

Learn more about how to personalize communication with donors in order to improve donor relations with these 5 techniques.

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