Anedot Blog Archive

Nonprofit Data Strategy: Turning Gift Processing into Donor Intelligence You Can Act On Today

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Data Strategy: Turning Gift Processing into Donor Intelligence You Can Act On Today

Learn how a nonprofit data strategy built on clean donor data can improve gift processing, segmentation, fundraising decisions, and donor relationships.

Fundraising

AI Voice for Political Campaigns: 5 Practical Use Cases

EverRaise

AI Voice for Political Campaigns: 5 Practical Use Cases

Explore 5 practical ways AI voice helps political campaigns identify voters, support GOTV, follow up with donors, and recruit volunteers.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Coalition Building: How to Advocate Boldly Without Losing Corporate Partners

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Coalition Building: How to Advocate Boldly Without Losing Corporate Partners

Nonprofit coalition building works best when partners align around a shared mission: how to build trust, advocate for change, and create lasting impact.

Leadership

16 Great Nonprofit Podcasts You Need to Listen To

Josh Breland

16 Great Nonprofit Podcasts You Need to Listen To

Here are 16 great nonprofit podcasts to learn from and help you make a bigger impact at your nonprofit!

Leadership

Nonprofit Public Partnerships: How to Work Effectively Inside Public Systems Without Taking Them Over

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Public Partnerships: How to Work Effectively Inside Public Systems Without Taking Them Over

Nonprofit public partnerships work best when nonprofits support, not lead: how to align goals before you start, work through the right point of contact, and know when to say no.

Leadership

AI for Nonprofits: How to Start With What You Have

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

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

Christina Tzavaras Edwards

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

Josh Breland

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

Colleen Ellender

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

Anedot Upgrades for turning one-time donors into monthly supporters with better timing, specific asks, and simple recurring setup, with Matthew Shibler.

Fundraising

Recurring Giving Programs: Why Growth Stalls

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Impact Measurement: Make Data Useful

Nonprofit impact measurement that turns data into clear decisions, stronger stories, and a more confident team, with Stephen Minix from UpMetrics.

Leadership

60+ Nonprofit Discounts on Software, Tools, and Services

Josh Breland

60+ Nonprofit Discounts on Software, Tools, and Services

Sixty-plus nonprofit discounts on software, tools, and services in 2026, from CRM and email to design and AI tools.

Resources

Boost Recurring Giving with Amounts by Frequency

Joseph Hur

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

Josh Breland

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

Christina Tzavaras Edwards

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

Josh Breland

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

Julep

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

Josh Breland

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

Colleen Ellender

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

High-converting donation pages you can build in minutes so supporters can give quickly and confidently.

Fundraising

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

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

Joseph Hur

Product Updates: 2025 Recap

Anedot 2025 product recap: supporter self-service, event improvements, faster reporting, smarter giving tools, and account controls.

Product Updates

The Top 5 Nonprofit Pulse Podcast Episodes of 2025

Joseph Hur

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

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

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

Patrick O'Keefe

Anedot Learn: Data Privacy Best Practices for Nonprofits and Fundraisers

Data privacy best practices for nonprofits that strengthen donor trust through secure processes, with Mikey Swetz.

Fundraising

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

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Insights: Lead With Data, Not Instinct

Data-informed nonprofit leadership: moving from gut instinct to insight, with Courtney De Ronde of Forge Financial and Management Consulting.

Leadership

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

Julep

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

Josh Breland

Q3 2025 Product Updates

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

Product Updates

Colleen Ellender

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

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Leadership: The Power of Storytelling

Storytelling for nonprofit leaders: how narrative casts vision, builds confidence, and engages donors, with Nathan Young of StoryCulture Consulting.

Leadership

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Branding: Is Your Brand Holding You Back?

Nonprofit branding cleanup: how to untangle your brand, build trust, and align leadership for lasting impact with Lyn Wineman from KidGlov.

Marketing

Anedot Learn: Raise More with Teamwork Fundraising

Patrick O'Keefe

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

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

How to Improve Donor Retention for Nonprofits

Donor retention tactics that build lasting loyalty and re-engage supporters, with James Misner from The Kipos Group.

Donor Experience

Josh Breland

April - May 2025 Product Updates

Latest Anedot updates from April and May 2025: platform navigation and filtering upgrades, vendor and integration enhancements, and more.

Product Updates

Nonprofit Video Storytelling: How to Do It Well

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Video Storytelling: How to Do It Well

Video storytelling for nonprofits: why it 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

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Growth: Think Like a Corporation

Corporate-minded nonprofit growth: scaling impact and building stronger networks, with Laura Bonnell from The Bonnell Foundation.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: How to Increase Conversions with URL Parameters

Patrick O'Keefe

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

Julep

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

Three fundraising strategies to future-proof your mission-driven organization in uncertain times.

Fundraising

Josh Breland

How to Build a Diverse Nonprofit Board

Diverse, high-impact nonprofit boards that strengthen leadership, with Chief Joe Allio and General Maryanne Miller of Leaven Kids.

Leadership

Patrick O'Keefe

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

Josh Breland

The Ultimate Guide on How to Plan a Charity Golf Tournament

Charity golf tournament planning in nine steps, plus seven creative ideas to boost donations and event impact.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Funding: Build Diverse Revenue Streams

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Funding: Build Diverse Revenue Streams

Diverse nonprofit revenue streams that support long-term sustainability, with Ciara Byrne from Green Our Planet.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: Seamlessly Connect Anedot with Your CRM

Colleen Ellender

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

Josh Breland

January - February 2025 Product Updates

Latest Anedot updates from January and February 2025, including Event Pages, Billing Agreements, and other product enhancements.

Product Updates

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Branding Strategy: Build a Strong Brand

Nonprofit branding tips for building a strong brand and communicating your mission, with Howard Adam Levy from Red Rooster Group.

Marketing

Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Impact

Josh Breland

Social Enterprise Nonprofit: Market-Driven Impact

Social enterprise nonprofits that blend business strategy with social impact for financial sustainability, with Dan Rhoton of Hopeworks.

Leadership

Anedot Learn: How to Send Donor Statements

Colleen Ellender

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

Josh Breland

AI for Nonprofits: Tools That Advance Your Mission

AI tools for nonprofits that streamline operations, improve donor engagement, and keep teams mission-focused, with Albert Chen from Anago.

Fundraising

The Top 5 Nonprofit Pulse Podcast Episodes of 2024

Joseph Hur

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

Colleen Ellender

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

Julep

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

Josh Breland

Scaling a Nonprofit: Expanding to New Locations

Nonprofit expansion to new locations while staying true to mission, with Elana Frank from the Jewish Fertility Foundation.

Leadership

Josh Breland

Community Collaboration for Nonprofits

Community collaboration for nonprofits that drives stronger local impact, with Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids.

Leadership

Josh Breland

How to Scale a Nonprofit Organization

Nonprofit scaling 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

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Culture: The Power of Play at Work

Play at work and nonprofit culture: how play can strengthen teams, with Elizabeth Cushing from Playworks.

Leadership

Nonprofit Innovation: Making It a Discipline

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Innovation: Making It a Discipline

Nonprofit innovation as a discipline: why a structured approach drives impact and growth, with Stewart Severino from The Navigators.

Leadership

Recurring Donations: The Investors Behind Your Nonprofit

Julep

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

Josh Breland

Monthly Giving: How to Build a Sustainer Program

Monthly giving program growth that boosts donor retention and long-term sustainability, with Stephen King from GrowthForce.

Fundraising

Anedot Learn: Gift of Any Amount Tutorial

Colleen Ellender

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

Josh Breland

Email Marketing for Nonprofits: What Works

Email marketing for nonprofits that engages more donors and increases donations, with Jess Campbell from Out in the Boons.

Marketing

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Innovation for Social Change

Nonprofit innovation for social change and greater impact, from our conversation with Leah Kral from the Mercatus Center.

Leadership

Nonprofit Capacity Building: Where to Start

Josh Breland

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

Julep

Finding the Right Nonprofit CRM Is Confusing - Start Here

Nonprofit CRM search guide: key features to prioritize and how to choose a CRM that fits your organization.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Collaboration: How to Partner Well

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Collaboration: How to Partner Well

Sustainable nonprofit collaboration that increases shared impact, from our conversation with Michelle Shumate from NNSI.

Leadership

Corporate Partnerships for Nonprofits: A Guide

Josh Breland

Corporate Partnerships for Nonprofits: A Guide

Corporate partnerships for nonprofits beyond cash gifts, from our conversation with Lynn Margherio from Cradles to Crayons.

Leadership

Nonprofit Finance: Building Financial Resilience

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Finance: Building Financial Resilience

Nonprofit finance trends and best practices for stronger resilience, with Stephanie Skryzowski from 100 Degrees Consulting.

Leadership

Josh Breland

Major Gift Fundraising: Best Practices

Major gift fundraising best practices and strategies, from our conversation with Stephanie Schwartz from Little Bean Group.

Fundraising

Nonprofit Employee Engagement: A Leader's Guide

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Employee Engagement: A Leader's Guide

Nonprofit employee engagement and development for leaders, from our conversation with Holly Tate from Leadr.

Leadership

Colleen Ellender

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

Josh Breland

Google Ad Grants: How Nonprofits Get Started

Google Ad Grants and search marketing strategies that help nonprofits expand reach and impact, with Nichole Vander Wall.

Marketing

Josh Breland

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)

Colleen Ellender

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

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Leadership: How to Overcome Adversity

Nonprofit leadership through adversity: how leaders prepare and respond, with Erin Davison from BBBS Southwest Louisiana.

Leadership

10 Nonprofit Trends for 2024: A New Transformative Era

Josh Breland

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

Josh Breland

Volunteerism: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders

Volunteerism guide for nonprofit leaders covering history, types, and strategies that inspire effective community service.

Leadership

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

Colleen Ellender

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

Patrick O'Keefe

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

Patrick O'Keefe

What Makes Anedot Donor Support Stand Out

Anedot donor support: what sets our donation platform apart and how we help donors every step of the way.

Product Education

Josh Breland

Silent Auction Bid Sheets Guide

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

Fundraising

Josh Breland

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

Patrick O'Keefe

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

Colleen Ellender

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

Patrick O'Keefe

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

Josh Breland

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)

Patrick O'Keefe

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

Custom domains versus iframes: why a hosted donation form on your domain often outperforms an embedded form.

Product Education

Donor Relationships: A Guide to Donor Retention

Josh Breland

Donor Relationships: A Guide to Donor Retention

Donor retention strategies for economic downturns, from our conversation with Stephanie Schwartz from Little Bean Group.

Donor Experience

Anedot Learn: Action Page Builder Tutorial

Colleen Ellender

Anedot Learn: Action Page Builder Tutorial

Action Page Builder tutorial: build an Action Page, edit automated email receipts, share your donation page, and more.

Product Education

Nonprofit Development Plan: How to Build One

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Development Plan: How to Build One

Nonprofit development planning that increases giving, from our conversation with Katie Lord from BBBS Kansas City.

Leadership

Paul Dietzel

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

Colleen Ellender

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

Susanna Fleming

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

Paul Dietzel

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

Josh Breland

Nonprofit Bylaws: Best Practices and Mistakes

Nonprofit bylaws best practices and common mistakes to avoid, from our conversation with Greg McRay from Foundation Group.

Leadership

Mastering Nonprofit SEO: Guide to Grow Your Online Presence

Josh Breland

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

Patrick O'Keefe

Donation Receipt Template Best Practices

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

Fundraising