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A tool for your nonprofit.

Nonprofit guides
How to ask for sponsorship for a nonprofit organization.

How you ask for sponsorship is the same whether your nonprofit is looking for a local business to sponsor your peer-to-peer campaign or for a corporate sponsor.

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Webinars
Webinar - Maximizing your event fundraising with Zeffy.

Unlock the secrets to maximizing your event fundraising with Zeffy! Explore our latest ticketing features, promotional strategies, donor retention techniques, and more. Learn why Zeffy is the only 100% free ticketing platform for nonprofits.

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Webinars
Webinar - Event planning Q&A with Ally R. Potel from FlyBerry Events.

Event planning for nonprofits isn't easy. Ally R. Potel from FlyBerry is here to answer your questions about planning your nonprofit’s next fundraising event.

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Nonprofit software
The 15 best online resources for nonprofits.

The best low cost software for nonprofit organizations can be hard to find. So, we made a list of the best nonprofit resources on the internet.

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Company news
How does Zeffy make money?

Zeffy is the first and only 100% free online fundraising platform for nonprofits. Trusted by over 10000 nonprofit organizations across North America.

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Nonprofit guides
Yes, ChatGPT can help nonprofits with their grant applications—as long as you know how to ask.

ChatGPT can do a lot of things, and helping nonprofit grant-writers with their grant applications is one of them, and knowing the right prompts can help.

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Webinars
Webinar - How to leverage ChatGPT for your nonprofit

If you're interested in learning how to leverage the power of AI–aka ChatGPT–to boost your nonprofit's impact, then you won't want to miss our webinar!

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Webinars
Webinar - Hosting a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign on Zeffy.

From peer to peer fundraising tips to how to host a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign on Zeffy, this webinar is your guide to peer to peer fundraising.

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Nonprofit life
Beasts Unite: The Story of a Dinosaur and a Goldfish Who Fought for Animal Rights

ChatGPT can help nonprofits engage with donors and even write content—such as a short story about a dinosaur and a goldfish who create a new nonprofit.

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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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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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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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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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Nonprofit guides
How to Fundraise for a Peer-to-peer Campaign in 6 Steps

Here are 6 essential steps to follow for a successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaign.

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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 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
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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