Churches need a giving platform they can trust — one that won't disappear, de-platform them, or sell their donors' data. Anedot was built with that conviction. Founded in 2010 by Paul Dietzel, Anedot is both a giving platform and its own payment processor, handling the entire financial stack end-to-end without relying on third-party processors like Stripe.^1 That independence gives churches and ministries a level of stability and data control that's rare in the online giving space.
With no monthly fees, no contracts, and a straightforward per-transaction model, Anedot removes the financial barriers that keep smaller churches from accepting digital gifts.^2 Givers can contribute via credit or debit cards, bank draft, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Bitcoin — and they can opt to cover the processing fees so the church receives the full gift.^3 Features like one-click recurring giving, multi-fund pages, text-to-give, event ticketing, QR codes, and a self-service donor portal make it easy for congregations of any size to manage generosity well.^1 A newer addition, DonorID, simplifies repeat giving by letting donors give with a single identifier across multiple organizations.^4
Anedot is trusted by more than 30,000 organizations and has processed billions in donations over 15+ years.^5 The platform integrates freely with tools churches already use — Planning Center, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce, Zapier, and more.^6 It's also PCI DSS, SOC 2, and SOC 3 certified, and the company pledges never to sell, trade, or share donor data.^7
Why Christians Love It"Our initial impression was that Anedot was extremely user-friendly, essentially 'dummy proof,' which was exactly what we needed as a startup. Anedot has supported our growth from a startup to an organization that has raised approximately $7 million over 4.5 years." — Ashlea F., Verified User^8
"We chose Anedot as our online donation processor because of our shared values. Their exceptional customer service, responsiveness, and genuine assistance have been invaluable." — Annette Dotterer, Founder & Executive Director^1
"After switching to Anedot from another vendor, the processing of donations was much easier for our church family. My favorite feature is the ability to set up and manage recurring donations." — Paul Cahoon, Administrative Pastor^8
Notable- Trusted by Focus on the Family, XO Marriage, Reformed Theological Seminary, Pathway to Victory, and thousands of local churches^1
- G2 Fundraising Leader with "Users Love Us" badge, hundreds of five-star reviews across G2, Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice (4.8/5 overall)^8
- Gardere Community Christian School credits Anedot with transforming their fundraising capabilities; ICAN and XO Marriage documented data-driven giving improvements^9
- Active blog and Anedot Learn video series with regular fundraising education content for churches and ministries^10
- Nonprofit Pulse Podcast publishes ongoing episodes featuring fundraising, leadership, and nonprofit strategy conversations^10
- U.S.-based customer support team available to both organizations and their donors^7
