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Javan Van Gronigen

Javan Van Gronigen, a prominent leader in digital innovation and brand advancement, serves as the Founder and Creative Director of Fifty & Fifty and Donately. With a background as the former Art Director for respected firms like Digitaria/Mirum and Invisible Children, Javan launched Fifty & Fifty in 2009 to elevate nonprofits with top-tier web design and branding. His strategic vision extends to Donately, where he drives initiatives to revolutionize fundraising through innovative digital solutions. Javan's unwavering commitment to positive change resonates in every project, leaving a lasting impact on the nonprofit sector.

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HubSpot for Nonprofits: How It Works, Key Benefits, and Best Practices

Discover how HubSpot helps nonprofits streamline outreach, boost donations, and manage relationships—all with tools that grow as you do. Plus, there’s a free CRM to get started.

Top Companies That Donate to Nonprofits: Leading the Way in Corporate Philanthropy

Unlock the power of corporate giving! Learn how businesses and nonprofits create impactful partnerships that fund missions, expand visibility, and drive social change. Explore top companies supporting causes today.

The Rise of Cause Marketing: Connecting Purpose with Business Success

Discover how cause marketing can create steady funding, raise awareness, and build impactful partnerships between nonprofits and businesses. Learn how to run a successful campaign and unlock new ways to grow your reach and impact!

A schools within 40 minutes of every child in Armenia

TUMO aimed to bring education to rural Armenia using innovative hubs. Partnering with Fifty and Fifty, Donately initiated a campaign, providing distinct donor experiences. The outcome? A remarkable $24.7M raised, funding for 30+ hubs, and an Anthem Award Nomination.

Navigating the Key Fundraising Trends for Nonprofits in 2025

Explore key fundraising trends that are shaping the world of nonprofit fundraising in 2024 and discover practical takeaways to help you adapt and thrive in this rapidly evolving fundraising landscape

How Crowdfunding Sites Can Multiply Nonprofit Revenue

Crowdfunding sites have become a major source of revenue for nonprofits. Learn what they are and how to find the right one for your organization.

Impactful Visuals: Enhancing Campaigns with Donately's Multimedia Tools

Explore the art of using multimedia in your campaigns with this Donately guide! Unlock creative engagement strategies and bring your narratives to life, enhancing the donor experience.

Future-Proof Your Fundraising: The Significance of Customizable Donation Forms for Nonprofits

Discover the game-changing power of customizable donation forms as we explore their significance in maximizing donor engagement, streamlining data management, and optimizing mobile accessibility, enabling nonprofits to stay ahead of the fundraising curve and achieve long-lasting impact.

Cultivating a Culture of Philanthropy: How to Engage Your Entire Team in Fundraising

Learn effective strategies for non-profit leaders to cultivate a culture of philanthropy, inspiring every team member to go beyond their daily responsibilities and make a lasting difference.

Be Best-in-Breed with Best-in-Breed Tools

Success depends on the right tools—a toolbox filled with best-in-breed instruments that streamline workflows, harmonize processes, and empower your organization for remarkable outcomes.

Uplifting Small Businesses with the Barstool Fund

When the digital media company Barstool Sports set out to help struggling small businesses affected by the pandemic, they needed a solution capable of handling a huge influx of donations quickly and efficiently. That’s where Donately comes in.

4 Tips for Giving Presentations at Fundraising Events

Fundraising events are a great opportunity to present about your nonprofit and engage your audience. Here are some tips for giving an engaging presentation.

Top 5 Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility

You may have heard of CSR, but how does this buzzword apply to you? Learn why practicing corporate social responsibility can be good for business.

Donation Pages: The Complete Guide + 32 Tips and Examples

Get inspired by the best donation page examples on the web. Plus, learn more about what makes donation pages successful in our ultimate guide for nonprofits.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: The Ultimate Guide

What is Nonprofit Crowdfunding?

Make a big impact one donation at a time with nonprofit crowdfunding! Learn how this strategy works and nonprofit crowdfunding ideas for your organization.

20+ Donation Form Best Practices for Nonprofits (& Examples)

Is your nonprofit’s donation form optimized to drive donations? Use this guide to explore best practices to ensure your donation page is the best it can be.

4 Effective Web Design Strategies That Can Boost Donations

Many nonprofits don’t give their donation page enough attention and lose out on much-needed donations. Learn how to harness web design to make yours stand out.

Diversifying Your Fundraising Strategy With Google Ad Grants

The Google Ad Grant presents an opportunity to diversify your fundraising strategy. Try advertising these five avenues for engagement with your nonprofit.

The 25 Best Classy Alternatives & Competitors

Looking for Classy alternatives that are just as robust but still affordable? Compare alternatives to Classy for your organization using this curated list.

Fundraising Inspiration: How to Design Emails for Donations

How to Add T-Shirts to Your Next Nonprofit Campaign

Tips for Each Social Media Network

The Upside of Giving

Streamlining Fundraising Processes: How Automation Can Boost Efficiency and Results

Video Marketing Best Practices for NPOs