Anedot Blog Archive

AI for Nonprofits: How to Start With What You Have

AI for nonprofits works best in small steps: how to audit the data you already have, set guardrails for sensitive client data, and win board buy-in.

Leadership

How to Build an Annual Fundraising Plan

How to turn big annual revenue goals into a one page fundraising roadmap, and focus your team on the few drivers that actually move the number.

Leadership

Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy: 30-Day Fundraising Reset From Overwhelmed to Organized

Nonprofit overwhelm is a systems problem. Learn how to simplify fundraising, build a focused revenue engine, and use a 30-day reset to reduce burnout.

Fundraising

How to Scale a Volunteer-Powered Nonprofit

How one nonprofit grew past 300 chapters on volunteer power, equipped local leaders to run it, and turned everyday helpers into lasting impact.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: How to Turn One-Time Donors into Monthly Supporters with Upgrades

Learn how to use Anedot Upgrades to turn one-time donors into monthly supporters with better timing, specific asks, and a simple recurring giving setup from our conversation with Matthew Shibler.

Fundraising

Recurring Giving Programs: Why Growth Stalls

Why most recurring giving programs plateau, what drives donor churn, and how to build a sustainer base your budget can actually count on.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Impact Measurement: Make Data Useful

Discover how to turn nonprofit data into clear decisions, stronger stories, and a more confident team with Stephen Minix from UpMetrics.

Leadership

Boost Recurring Giving with Amounts by Frequency

Use Amounts by Frequency to set different suggested donation amounts by frequency, encouraging larger one‑time gifts and more recurring giving on your Action Pages.

Product Updates

Nonprofit Crisis Preparedness: Start Early

How to build community and local partnerships before a crisis hits, so volunteers and neighbors are ready to respond when it matters.

Leadership

The 3 Questions Every Donor Asks Before They Give

Doing all the right things but donors still are not giving? Answer three key donor questions so your message builds trust and moves people to give.

Donor Experience

Nonprofit Ambassador Programs: How to Design One

How to design a nonprofit ambassador program that builds real trust, avoids transactional pitfalls, and keeps your supporters from burning out.

Leadership

How to Build a Donor Segmentation Strategy That Actually Works

Use this donor segmentation guide to move beyond one-size-fits-all appeals. Discover six donor segments that help you build stronger relationships over time.

Donor Experience

Nonprofit Mergers: How to Decide If It's Right

How nonprofit leaders can weigh a merger, navigate the hard conversations, and tell when joining forces will genuinely strengthen the mission.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: How to Build a High-Converting Donation Page in Minutes

Learn how to build a simple, high-converting donation page in minutes that makes it easy for supporters to give.

Fundraising

Fundraising Systems: Build Repeatable Campaigns

How to move past one-off fundraising events and build a repeatable campaign system that compounds revenue and donor engagement over time.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Leader Burnout: How to Stay Well

Practical ways nonprofit leaders can recognize burnout, protect their mental well-being, and build habits that make the work sustainable.

Leadership

How to Share Your Anedot Donation Page on WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and More

Follow step by step instructions to add an Anedot Action Page link to navigation menus in WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and other CMS platforms.

Product Education

The Top 5 Nonprofit Pulse Podcast Episodes of 2025

Take a look back at the top 5 Nonprofit Pulse podcast episodes from 2025 that listeners loved most!

Leadership

Get Found by AI: A Guide for Nonprofit Website AEO and LLM Referrals

AI search is changing how people find you. This guide to nonprofit website AEO explains what to update so your site stays discoverable.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Event Planning: A Practical Guide

Get practical nonprofit event planning tips to make events meaningful and engage supporters, with Karen Alonso of United Way of Southern Nevada.

Events

Anedot Learn: Data Privacy Best Practices for Nonprofits and Fundraisers

Learn how to improve data privacy for nonprofits and strengthen donor trust through secure practices, from our conversation with Mikey Swetz.

Fundraising

The Best Eventbrite Alternative for Nonprofits: Why Anedot Events Wins on Pricing

Looking for Eventbrite alternatives? Discover why Anedot Events is the best event management software for nonprofits — with no ticketing fees and built-in fundraising tools.

Events

Nonprofit Insights: Lead With Data, Not Instinct

Learn how nonprofit leaders move from gut instinct to insight to make smarter decisions, with Courtney De Ronde of Forge Financial and Management Consulting.

Leadership

Donor Analytics: How to Use Data to Drive Retention and Engagement

Move beyond guesswork with donor analytics to build lasting relationships, boost engagement, and increase donor retention.

Donor Experience

Q3 2025 Product Updates

See what’s new in Anedot Q3 2025 - faster, clearer, and more control for supporters and admins.

Product Updates

Anedot Learn: DonorID Overview

In this Anedot Learn session, learn how a DonorID makes giving simple for donors while helping organizations manage donations with ease!

Product Education

Nonprofit Leadership: The Power of Storytelling

Discover how storytelling helps nonprofit leaders cast vision, build confidence, and engage donors, with Nathan Young of StoryCulture Consulting.

Leadership

Nonprofit Branding: Is Your Brand Holding You Back?

Learn how to untangle your nonprofit’s brand, build trust, boost engagement, and align leadership for lasting impact with Lyn Wineman from KidGlov!

Marketing

Anedot Learn: Raise More with Teamwork Fundraising

In this Anedot Learn session, learn how to raise more with teamwork fundraising using Tandem Pages and Upgrades!

Product Education

Q2 2025 Product Updates

See what’s new in Anedot Q2 2025 - platform improvements, smarter tools, and a better giving experience across the board.

Product Updates

How to Improve Donor Retention for Nonprofits

Learn how to improve donor retention, build lasting loyalty, and re-engage supporters with James Misner from The Kipos Group!

Donor Experience

April - May 2025 Product Updates

Discover the latest Anedot updates - platform navigation and filtering upgrades, vendor and integration enhancements, and more!

Product Updates

Nonprofit Video Storytelling: How to Do It Well

Learn why video storytelling for nonprofits works, how to do it well, and how to stay authentic on a budget with Pat Taggart from SkyBlue Creative!

Marketing

Nonprofit Growth: Think Like a Corporation

Learn how adopting a corporate mindset can drive nonprofit growth, scale impact, and build stronger networks with Laura Bonnell from The Bonnell Foundation!

Leadership

Anedot Learn: How to Increase Conversions with URL Parameters

In this Anedot Learn session, learn how to increase conversions with our feature, URL Parameters!

Product Education

Future-Proof Your Mission-Driven Organization: Fundraising Strategies for Uncertain Times

Explore three key strategies to future proof your mission-driven organization.

Fundraising

How to Build a Diverse Nonprofit Board

Learn how a diverse, high-impact nonprofit board drives stronger leadership, with Chief Joe Allio and General Maryanne Miller of Leaven Kids.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: Virtual Terminal Overview

In this Anedot Learn session, learn about our feature, Virtual Terminal – a secure way to process offline donations.

Product Education

The Ultimate Guide on How to Plan a Charity Golf Tournament

Learn how to plan a successful charity golf tournament in 9 simple steps, along with 7 creative ideas to boost donations and make your event more impactful.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Funding: Build Diverse Revenue Streams

Learn how nonprofits can ensure long-term sustainability by building diverse revenue streams with Ciara Byrne from Green Our Planet!

Leadership

Anedot Learn: Seamlessly Connect Anedot with Your CRM

In this Anedot Learn session, learn about integrating Anedot with your CRM to streamline donor management, enhance efficiency, and improve fundraising efforts.

Product Education

January - February 2025 Product Updates

Discover the latest Anedot updates - enhancing your experience with Event Pages, Billing Agreements, and more!

Product Updates

Nonprofit Branding Strategy: Build a Strong Brand

Discover how nonprofits can build a strong brand and communicate their mission effectively with Howard Adam Levy from Red Rooster Group!

Marketing

Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Impact

Learn how social enterprise nonprofits blend business strategy with social impact to reach financial sustainability, with Dan Rhoton of Hopeworks.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: How to Send Donor Statements

In this Anedot Learn session, learn about donor statements - what they are, what’s included, and how to easily customize, send, download, and generate new statements.

Product Education

AI for Nonprofits: Tools That Advance Your Mission

Learn how nonprofits can leverage AI to streamline operations, enhance donor engagement, and stay mission-focused with Albert Chen from Anago!

Fundraising

The Top 5 Nonprofit Pulse Podcast Episodes of 2024

Take a look back at the top 5 Nonprofit Pulse podcast episodes from 2024 that listeners loved most!

Leadership

Anedot Learn: Events Overview

In this Anedot Learn session, learn about our feature, Events - what it is, its key benefits, and how it streamlines event ticketing and management for your organization.

Product Education

Unlocking Year End Fundraising Success: Proven Strategies for Nonprofits

Boost your nonprofit's year end fundraising with actionable tips, proven strategies, and insights to maximize donor engagement and revenue in 2024!

Fundraising

Scaling a Nonprofit: Expanding to New Locations

Learn how nonprofits can successfully expand their local model while staying true to their mission with Elana Frank from the Jewish Fertility Foundation!

Leadership

Community Collaboration for Nonprofits

Learn how nonprofits can enhance community collaboration to drive significant impact with Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids!

Leadership

How to Scale a Nonprofit Organization

Learn how to scale a nonprofit with practical tips for sustainable growth and long-term success with Sarah Silvestri and Tiferet Sprung from Executive Arm!

Leadership

Nonprofit Culture: The Power of Play at Work

Learn how using the power of play can positively shape nonprofit culture with Elizabeth Cushing from Playworks!

Leadership

Nonprofit Innovation: Making It a Discipline

Discover why nonprofit innovation as a disciplined approach is crucial for driving impact and growth with Stewart Severino from The Navigators!

Leadership

Recurring Donations: The Investors Behind Your Nonprofit

Here’s a comprehensive guide to kick-starting your recurring giving program and turning donors into committed investors.

Fundraising

Monthly Giving: How to Build a Sustainer Program

Learn how to grow a monthly giving program to boost donor retention and ensure long-term success for your nonprofit with Stephen King from GrowthForce!

Fundraising

Anedot Learn: Gift of Any Amount Tutorial

In this Anedot Learn session, learn about our feature, Gift of Any Amount - what it is, how to set it up, and how it can significantly boost your revenue.

Product Education

Email Marketing for Nonprofits: What Works

Learn how to use email marketing for nonprofits to engage more donors and increase donations with Jess Campbell from Out in the Boons!

Marketing

Nonprofit Innovation for Social Change

Learn how nonprofit innovation can drive impactful social change from our conversation with Leah Kral from the Mercatus Center!

Leadership

Nonprofit Capacity Building: Where to Start

Kimberly Thornbury of the Murdock Trust on what nonprofit capacity building actually requires, and how leaders build it without losing focus.

Leadership

Finding the Right Nonprofit CRM Is Confusing - Start Here

Learn how to set up an organized nonprofit CRM search, identify the key features your organization needs, and determine the type of CRM that best fits your nonprofit.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Collaboration: How to Partner Well

Learn how to increase impact with sustainable nonprofit collaboration from our conversation with Michelle Shumate from NNSI!

Leadership

Corporate Partnerships for Nonprofits: A Guide

Learn about corporate partnerships beyond money from our conversation with Lynn Margherio from Cradles to Crayons!

Leadership

Nonprofit Finance: Building Financial Resilience

Learn about current trends and best practices in nonprofit finance from our conversation with Stephanie Skryzowski from 100 Degrees Consulting!

Leadership

Major Gift Fundraising: Best Practices

Learn best practices and strategies to increase major gifts from our conversation with Stephanie Schwartz from Little Bean Group!

Fundraising

Nonprofit Employee Engagement: A Leader's Guide

Learn how nonprofit leaders can improve employee engagement and development from our conversation with Holly Tate from Leadr!

Leadership

Anedot Learn: Upgrades Tutorial

In this Anedot Learn session, learn about Upgrades - what they are, how to set them up, best practices, and more!

Product Education

Google Ad Grants: How Nonprofits Get Started

Learn how nonprofits can expand their impact by using Google Ad Grants and search marketing strategies from our conversation with Nichole Vander Wall!

Marketing

20 Nonprofit Conferences for 2024

Check out these 20 nonprofit conferences for fundraisers, nonprofit marketers, nonprofit leaders, and more.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: Anedot FAQs (Action Pages, Finance, and Settings)

In this Anedot Learn session, find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Anedot.

Product Education

Nonprofit Leadership: How to Overcome Adversity

Learn how nonprofit leaders can prepare for and overcome adversity from our conversation with Erin Davison from BBBS Southwest Louisiana!

Leadership

10 Nonprofit Trends for 2024: A New Transformative Era

10 nonprofit trends that will transform nonprofits in 2024 and beyond.

Fundraising

Volunteerism: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders

Explore the world of volunteerism: its history, importance, types, and strategies to inspire effective community service and personal growth in our comprehensive guide.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: How to Develop Effective A/B Tests to Increase Donations

In this Anedot Learn session, learn 3 key questions you should ask to guide your nonprofit's A/B tests from our conversation with Rebekah Josefy!

Product Education

Why Exceptional Donor Support Matters in Fundraising

Exceptional donor support is the cornerstone of successful fundraising. Learn how to prioritize the donor experience by relying on both your organization and your technology partners.

Donor Experience

What Makes Anedot Donor Support Stand Out

Explore what sets Anedot apart from other donation platforms and our dedication to supporting donors.

Product Education

Silent Auction Bid Sheets Guide

Craft the perfect silent auction bid sheets with our practical guide!

Fundraising

End-of-Year Giving Guide for Churches

Maximize end-of-year giving for churches with this comprehensive guide. Explore the importance, strategies, and tools for a successful campaign.

Fundraising

Anedot Learn: What Nonprofits Should Know About Donor Prospecting

In this Anedot Learn session, learn tips and insights for successful donor prospecting from our conversation with Tim Bertram!

Donor Experience

Anedot Learn: Donation Page Best Practices to Increase Engagement and Conversions

In this Anedot Learn session, learn donation page best practices to maximize your fundraising efforts from our conversation with Ana Freund!

Product Education

How to Integrate Salesforce NPSP Integration with Anedot

We are pleased to announce that Anedot now has a native integration with Salesforce NPSP!

Product Updates

Nonprofit Digital Transformation: A Strategy Guide

How nonprofit digital transformation actually works: why most efforts stall, the tech stack vs. Human Stack framework, and how to budget for adoption.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: Why Custom Domains Perform Better Than iFrames (Embedded Forms)

Learn why it's better to use a hosted form on a custom domain instead of an iframe when sharing your donation page.

Product Education

Donor Relationships: A Guide to Donor Retention

Learn how to maintain donor relationships in economic downturns from our conversation with Stephanie Schwartz from Little Bean Group!

Donor Experience

Anedot Learn: Action Page Builder Tutorial

Learn all about our Action Page Builder - how to build an Action Page, how to edit your automated email receipts, how to share your donation page, and more!

Product Education

Nonprofit Development Plan: How to Build One

Learn how to increase nonprofit giving with effective development planning from our conversation with Katie Lord from BBBS Kansas City!

Leadership

Anedot Learn: July 2023 Product Update

In this Anedot Learn session, hear from our CEO, Paul Dietzel, about our July 2023 product updates.

Product Updates

Anedot Learn: How to Manage Your Donor Data

In this Anedot Learn session, learn how to manage your donor data from our conversation with Cody Griffin!

Donor Experience

How to Create a Vibrant Nonprofit Organizational Culture

Enhance workplace loyalty and talent retention during economic downturns. Discover actionable steps to build a vibrant nonprofit organizational culture.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: June 2023 Product Update

In this Anedot Learn session, hear from our CEO, Paul Dietzel, about our June 2023 product updates.

Product Updates

Nonprofit Bylaws: Best Practices and Mistakes

Learn the best practices and mistakes to avoid with your nonprofit bylaws from our conversation with Greg McRay from Foundation Group!

Leadership

Mastering Nonprofit SEO: Guide to Grow Your Online Presence

Grow your organization's online presence with our nonprofit SEO guide, covering keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link building strategies.

Marketing

Donation Receipt Template Best Practices

Here are some best practices to create the perfect donation receipt template for your next fundraising initiative.

Fundraising

Anedot Learn: How Anedot Support Helps Organizations Save Time and Money

In this Anedot Learn, learn about the different steps the Anedot Support team takes to ensure customer and donor satisfaction.

Product Education

How to Write a Thank You Letter to Volunteers (With 3 Free Templates)

Discover how to write the perfect thank you letter to volunteers. Learn best practices, tips, and get access to three free thank you letter templates.

Fundraising

Team Development for Nonprofits in a Downturn

Why team development matters most during hard times, and how nonprofit leaders can put it into practice, from our conversation with Rex Miller.

Leadership

Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Impact with Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Discover how to leverage Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for your nonprofit organization. Learn step-by-step how to optimize your website performance, track key metrics, and gain valuable insights to drive data-driven decisions.

Marketing

Evan Moncada

21 Unique Church Fundraiser Ideas

Check out our list of 21 unique church fundraiser ideas that will help you engage your community to meet your goals!

Fundraising

Donor Advised Funds: How DAFs Benefit Nonprofits

Josh Breland

Donor Advised Funds: How DAFs Benefit Nonprofits

Learn what a donor advised fund is, and how donor advised funds can benefit nonprofits from our conversation with Peter Lipsett from DonorsTrust!

Fundraising

Susanna Fleming

15 Unique College Fundraising Ideas

Check out our list of 15 creative college fundraising ideas to help inspire you as you plan your next event or campaign!

Fundraising

Blog Archive

Josh Breland

AI for Nonprofits: How to Start With What You Have

Josh Breland

How to Build an Annual Fundraising Plan

Christina Tzavaras Edwards

Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy: 30-Day Fundraising Reset From Overwhelmed to Organized

Josh Breland

How to Scale a Volunteer-Powered Nonprofit

Colleen Ellender

Anedot Learn: How to Turn One-Time Donors into Monthly Supporters with Upgrades

Josh Breland

Recurring Giving Programs: Why Growth Stalls

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Impact Measurement: Make Data Useful

Joseph Hur

Boost Recurring Giving with Amounts by Frequency

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Crisis Preparedness: Start Early

Christina Tzavaras Edwards

The 3 Questions Every Donor Asks Before They Give

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Ambassador Programs: How to Design One

Julep

How to Build a Donor Segmentation Strategy That Actually Works

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Mergers: How to Decide If It's Right

Colleen Ellender

Anedot Learn: How to Build a High-Converting Donation Page in Minutes

Josh Breland

Fundraising Systems: Build Repeatable Campaigns

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Leader Burnout: How to Stay Well

Josh Breland

How to Share Your Anedot Donation Page on WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, and More

Joseph Hur

The Top 5 Nonprofit Pulse Podcast Episodes of 2025

Josh Breland

Get Found by AI: A Guide for Nonprofit Website AEO and LLM Referrals

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Event Planning: A Practical Guide

Patrick O'Keefe

Anedot Learn: Data Privacy Best Practices for Nonprofits and Fundraisers

Josh Breland

The Best Eventbrite Alternative for Nonprofits: Why Anedot Events Wins on Pricing

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Insights: Lead With Data, Not Instinct

Julep

Donor Analytics: How to Use Data to Drive Retention and Engagement

Josh Breland

Q3 2025 Product Updates

Colleen Ellender

Anedot Learn: DonorID Overview

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Leadership: The Power of Storytelling

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Branding: Is Your Brand Holding You Back?

Patrick O'Keefe

Anedot Learn: Raise More with Teamwork Fundraising

Josh Breland

Q2 2025 Product Updates

Josh Breland

How to Improve Donor Retention for Nonprofits

Josh Breland

April - May 2025 Product Updates

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Video Storytelling: How to Do It Well

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Growth: Think Like a Corporation

Patrick O'Keefe

Anedot Learn: How to Increase Conversions with URL Parameters

Julep

Future-Proof Your Mission-Driven Organization: Fundraising Strategies for Uncertain Times

Josh Breland

How to Build a Diverse Nonprofit Board

Patrick O'Keefe

Anedot Learn: Virtual Terminal Overview

Josh Breland

The Ultimate Guide on How to Plan a Charity Golf Tournament

Josh Breland