GiveLink: Building Donor Trust Through Transparent In-Kind Giving

07/14/2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Admission

  • Free

Summary

Learn how transparent in-kind giving can build stronger donor relationships, increase retention, and reduce administrative burden.

Description

This is a FREE online event

Link sent upon registration

 

In this session, the founders of GiveLink will demonstrate how nonprofits can create simple, transparent in-kind giving experiences that allow supporters to donate specific needed items directly to an organization. Participants will learn how GiveLink enables nonprofits to build customized online wish lists of essential goods — such as food, hygiene items, baby supplies, art materials, pet products, and more — embed them directly onto their website, receive and track donated items, and automatically send donors updates, photos, receipts, and thank-you messages.

 

In this session, you'll learn:

 

  • How greater transparency can strengthen donor trust and encourage long-term giving
  • How to create an ongoing in-kind donation channel without adding significant logistical burden
  • How using delivery updates and photo proof help donors feel more connected to their impact
  • Strategies to reduce administrative workload while enhancing the donor experience

 

This class is online; link will be sent with registration acknowledgement. This class may be recorded.

Presenters:


Panos Kokmotos

Panos Kokmotos is the Co-Founder and COO of Givelink, a donation platform that makes philanthropy more transparent and effective by enabling donors to shop for the specific goods nonprofits need most, with proof-of-delivery tracking and photo impact reports. Based in San Francisco, he leads Givelink's global expansion and has built partnerships with 100+ nonprofit organizations across Greece and the United States, enabling more than 10,000 individual donations to date. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Global Shaper with the World Economic Forum, Panos is driven by the belief that technology can create meaningful social impact at scale. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Patras and is a member of the Effective Altruism Community, the World Youth Alliance, and the LeaderShape Community.

 

Antonis Politis

Antonis Politis is the Co-Founder and CEO of Givelink, a donation platform where donors give specific goods directly to nonprofits, with full transparency from purchase to delivery. Holding a degree in Business Administration from the Athens University of Economics and Business, Antonis has dedicated his career to redefining how the world gives. Under his leadership, Givelink has enabled 10,000+ donations, partnered with 100+ nonprofits across Greece and the United States, and facilitated more than $200,000 in in-kind giving. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Hult Prize European finalist, Antonis is passionate about aligning donations with charities' real needs and building trust through verified, transparent giving.

 

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