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Notes on fundraising that works

Practical writing for the people who run charities: donor retention, receipting, the mechanics of getting a gift to land, and the occasional argument about how the sector buys software.

What Happens If Your Nonprofit Doesn't Issue Donation Receipts?

September 7, 20267 min read

Donor Tipping Model vs. Platform Fee: What's the Real Difference?
September 7, 20265 min read
CRA Official Donation Receipt Requirements: The Complete Checklist
September 7, 202610 min read
How Donation Platform Fees Actually Compare in 2026
September 7, 20265 min read
What Needs to Be in a Donor Acknowledgment Letter (IRS Rules)
September 5, 202613 min read
What “Zero Platform Fee” Actually Means (and What It Doesn't)
September 5, 202610 min read
Nonprofit Donation Receipt Requirements: What the IRS Actually Requires
September 4, 20267 min read
The Hidden Costs of “Free” Donation Platforms
September 2, 20265 min read
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Donation Processing Fees: What Charities Actually Pay
Platform fees, processing fees, monthly fees. It's confusing. We break down exactly what charities pay and how to minimize costs.
March 15, 20262 min read

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Notes on fundraising that works

What Happens If Your Nonprofit Doesn't Issue Donation Receipts?

Donor Tipping Model vs. Platform Fee: What's the Real Difference?

CRA Official Donation Receipt Requirements: The Complete Checklist

How Donation Platform Fees Actually Compare in 2026

What Needs to Be in a Donor Acknowledgment Letter (IRS Rules)

What “Zero Platform Fee” Actually Means (and What It Doesn't)

Nonprofit Donation Receipt Requirements: What the IRS Actually Requires

The Hidden Costs of “Free” Donation Platforms

Donation Processing Fees: What Charities Actually Pay

The tools we write about are the ones we build.