Heather Karellas

Heather is a writer, business owner, and nonprofit professional. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with more than a decade of experience leading fundraising efforts and creating communication materials for arts, education, and social services nonprofits.

7 Best PayPal Alternatives for Nonprofits (By Category) [Updated 2023]

While PayPal may seem like an easy option for fundraising, nonprofits looking to grow will find many limitations. In this...

7 Best Online Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits

Online fundraising platforms offer a convenient way to collect gifts and support meaningful projects. With so many options on the...

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising 101 | The Ultimate Nonprofit Guide

America's top 30 peer-to-peer fundraising programs raised $1.17 billion in 2025. Peer-to-peer fundraising can be a lucrative online fundraising method...

Make the Most of Your Nonprofit’s Social Media: The Get-Started Guide

Social media for nonprofits - sounds like too much work with no time in hand? The reality can be different...

Church Marketing Strategies: 10 Ways to Grow Your Church

If your church marketing seems extra-challenging lately, it’s not just you. In fact, Gallup recently reported that Americans’ membership in...

How to Start a Nonprofit in Missouri

To start a nonprofit in Missouri, you’ll need to determine key information about your organization. For example, your nonprofit’s name,...

Everything You Need to Know about 509(a)(1) Public Charities

Even if you’re familiar with nonprofits, you might not know exactly what constitutes a 509(a)(1) public charity. In this post,...

How to Start a Nonprofit in North Carolina

Did you know there are over 120,000 nonprofits incorporated in the state of North Carolina? To start a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...

Ultimate Guide to Start a 501c7 Social Club Organization

Starting a 501(c)(7) organization might seem like a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be. In this article, you’ll...

How to Start a 501(c)(4) Organization | 9-Steps Guide

Did you know that the United States tax code recognizes 29 types of tax-exempt organizations? Most people have a certain...