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A tool for your nonprofit.

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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How to start a nonprofit
How to create a nonprofit organization in Canada.

Follow our short guide to get started with the creation of your Nonprofit Organization in Canada.

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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 Ontario.

Online charitable lotteries. 50/50 draws in Ontario. Eligibility for a nonprofit or charity lottery licence. Zeffy can help make sense of lotteries in Ontario.

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Nonprofit software
The best online fundraising platforms in Canada for small and medium nonprofits.

Zeffy, Givebutter, Donorbox, etc Compare the best fundraising platforms for nonprofits in Canada based on pricing, donor experience, features, and user ratings.

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Nonprofit guides
How to turn your website visitors into donors.

What is the average conversion rate for a nonprofit? How to convert website visitors into donors? How to measure conversion rate?

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Raffle laws
Charitable Lottery Regulations in Quebec.

Online charitable lotteries. 50/50 draws in Quebec. Eligibility for a nonprofit or charity lottery licence. Zeffy can help make sense of lotteries in Quebec.

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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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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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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 Nova Scotia.

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

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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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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 Manitoba

We’ve broken down some of Manitoba's regulations for charitable lotteries and online gaming for you.

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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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Raffle laws
Charitable lottery regulations in Alberta.

Online charitable lotteries. 50/50 draws in Alberta. Eligibility for a nonprofit or charity lottery licence. Zeffy can help make sense of lotteries in Alberta.

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Raffle laws
Charitable gaming regulations in British Columbia.

Do you need a lottery licence for 50/50 in BC. Eligibility for a nonprofit gaming licence. Zeffy can help make sense of lotteries in British Columbia.

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Tips & best practices
6 tips for a successful holiday fundraising campaign.

The holidays are the busiest fundraising season of the year. Help your nonprofit with these 6 holiday fundraising tips for nonprofits.

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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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Nonprofit guides
Grant Writing for Nonprofits: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating Impactful Applications

Struggling with writing grant applications for your nonprofit? Learn how to structure proposals and win over funders with detailed steps and proven tips.

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