In this episode of Nonprofit Board Members, host Michael Corley chats with Javan Van Gronigen, co-founder of Donately, to explore the evolving landscape of digital fundraising. Javan shares his journey from creative agency work to mission-driven tech innovation, and explains how Donately is helping nonprofits modernize their donor experience. They dig into why targeting matters, the power of board members in fundraising, and how nonprofits can avoid donor fatigue. Plus, Javan offers insights on AI, digital trust, and why nonprofits must embrace content strategy now, not later.

https://www.donately.com/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Javan Van Gronigen, Co-Founder of Donately

(02:40) What is Donately?

(04:30) Human expertise on Donately

(05:55) What do nonprofits do that turn away donors?

(11:00) What do board members need to know about fundraising?

(13:30) What is the future of fundraising?

(20:30) Who usually reaches out to Donately?

(22:45) Recapping with Read

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