Anedot Blog Archive

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

Donor Retention: How to Maximize Donor Retention and Overcome the Loss of Recurring Givers

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

Nonprofit

How Convention of States Action Grew Recurring Giving and Improved Internal Operations with Anedot

Discover how Convention of States Action used Anedot to grow recurring giving and improve internal operations.

Customer Stories

April - May 2025 Product Updates

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

Product Updates

Nonprofit Marketing: Why Video Storytelling for Nonprofits Works and 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!

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Growth: Why Seeing Nonprofits As Corporations Is Important For Change and Growth

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

Nonprofit

Anedot Learn: How to Increase Conversions with URL Parameters

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

Anedot Learn

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

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Board: How to Build a Diverse, High-Impact Board of Directors

Learn how and why building a diverse, high-impact nonprofit board leads to stronger leadership and community impact with Chief Joe Allio and General Maryanne Miller from Leaven Kids!

Nonprofit

Anedot Learn: Virtual Terminal Overview

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

Anedot Learn

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.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Funding: Why Nonprofits Need to Build Diverse Revenue Streams for Sustainability

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

Nonprofit

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.

Anedot Learn

January - February 2025 Product Updates

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

Product Updates

Nonprofit Branding: How to Build a Strong Brand That Inspires and Drives Impact

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

Nonprofit

How Atlas Society Enhanced Donor Experience and Donation Management with Anedot

Discover how Atlas Society streamlines donation management with Anedot’s powerful tools, creating a better donor experience and boosting fundraising efficiency.

Customer Stories

Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Strategies for Mission Success

Learn how social enterprise nonprofits blend business strategies with social impact to achieve financial sustainability and mission success with Dan Rhoton from Hopeworks!

Nonprofit

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.

Anedot Learn

AI For Nonprofits: How AI Can Empower Nonprofit Organizations to Achieve Their Missions More Effectively

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

Nonprofit

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!

Nonprofit

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.

Anedot Learn

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!

Nonprofit

How to Scale a Nonprofit: Strategies for Expanding Your Local Model

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Community Collaboration: Increasing Impact Through Partnerships

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

Nonprofit

How to Scale a Nonprofit: Tips to Successfully and Sustainably Scale Your Nonprofit

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!

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Culture: Using the Power of Play to Positively Shape Nonprofit Culture

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Innovation: Embracing Innovation as a Discipline for Lasting Impact

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

Nonprofit

How XO Marriage Transformed Donor Experience with Anedot

Discover how XO Marriage used Anedot to enhance donor experience and boost organizational efficiency.

Customer Stories

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.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Sustainer Programs: How to Develop a Successful Monthly Giving 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!

Nonprofit

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.

Anedot Learn

Email Marketing for Nonprofits: How to Engage More Donors and Increase Donations

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Innovation: Innovation for Social Change

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Leadership: The 3 Pillars of Nonprofit Capacity Building

Learn about the 3 pillars of nonprofit capacity building and practical steps leaders can take to initiate these efforts from our conversation with Kimberly Thornbury!

Nonprofit

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.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Collaboration: Increasing Impact With Sustainable Nonprofit Collaboration

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Development: Corporate Partnerships Beyond Money

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Finance: Current Trends and Best Practices

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

Nonprofit

Major Gifts: Best Practices and Strategies to Increase Major Gift Donations

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

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Leadership: How to Improve Employee Engagement and Development

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

Nonprofit

Anedot Learn: Upgrades Tutorial

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

Anedot Learn

Nonprofit Marketing: How to Grow Support with Google Ad Grants and Search Marketing

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

Nonprofit

20 Nonprofit Conferences for 2024

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

Nonprofit

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

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

Anedot Learn

Nonprofit Leadership: How to Overcome Adversity

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

Nonprofit

10 Nonprofit Trends for 2024: A New Transformative Era

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

Nonprofit

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.

Nonprofit

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!

Anedot Learn

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.

Nonprofit

The Anedot Difference: What Makes Our Donor Support Stand Out

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

Nonprofit

Silent Auction Bid Sheets Guide

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

Nonprofit

How Superior Donor Support Made a Real Impact For ICAN

Discover how The Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) used Anedot to increase donor trust and support.

Customer Stories

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.

Church

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!

Anedot Learn

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!

Anedot Learn

Your Guide to Integrating Salesforce NPSP with Anedot

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

Product Updates

Digital Transformation: How Nonprofits Can Pursue Digital Transformation

Learn how nonprofits can pursue digital transformation from our conversation with Tim Lockie!

Nonprofit

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.

Anedot Learn

How to Maintain Donor Relationships in Economic Downturns

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

Nonprofit

How the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston Streamlined Fundraising With Anedot

Discover how the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston used Anedot to streamline fundraising operations and enhance donor engagement.

Customer Stories

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!

Anedot Learn

Development Planning: How to Increase Nonprofit Giving with Effective Development Planning

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

Nonprofit

Anedot Learn: July 2023 Product Update

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

Anedot Learn

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!

Anedot Learn

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.

Nonprofit

Anedot Learn: June 2023 Product Update

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

Anedot Learn

Nonprofit Bylaws: Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid

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

Nonprofit

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.

Nonprofit

Donation Receipt Template Best Practices

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

Nonprofit

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.

Anedot Learn

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.

Nonprofit

Why Nonprofits Need to Lean Into Team Development During Economic Downturns

Learn why team development should be emphasized during hard times, and how nonprofit leaders can implement this in their organizations from our conversation with Rex Miller!

Nonprofit

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.

Nonprofit

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!

Church

Donor Advised Funds: How Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Benefit Nonprofits

Josh Breland

Donor Advised Funds: How Donor Advised Funds (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!

Nonprofit

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!

Education

Anedot Learn: How to Organize Your Donation Pages For Fundraising and Why It Matters

Patrick O'Keefe

Anedot Learn: How to Organize Your Donation Pages For Fundraising and Why It Matters

In this Anedot Learn, learn why it's important to organize your donation pages for fundraising, and how you can do that with Tags and Teams.

Anedot Learn

The Power of Experiential Learning for Nonprofit Leaders

Josh Breland

The Power of Experiential Learning for Nonprofit Leaders

Discover how experiential learning for nonprofit leaders can enhance leadership abilities and transform teams from our conversation with Delaney Mullennix from Nonprofit Hub!

Nonprofit

Josh Breland

80 Community Service Ideas for Nonprofits and Individuals

Check out our list of 80 community service ideas for nonprofit organizations and individuals!

Nonprofit

Paul Dietzel