# Shane Michael

> Shane Michael is the founder and CEO of Mittun Creative, a nonprofit website and fundraising technology business founded as Mitten United in 2010. His work combines web design, branding, WordPress integrations, and nonprofit fundraising education, alongside an action-sports background that includes American Ninja Warrior.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Mittun Creative
- **Organizations:** Mittun Creative, GFM Suite, Mind Love
- **Education:** Central Michigan University
- **Known for:** Built a New York filmmaker website featured on Awwwards in 2015., Created a WordPress integration for Classy fundraising campaigns., Appeared on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior in 2015.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Edited his first HTML file, according to his personal biography.
- **2009** — Moved from Michigan to California, according to his personal biography.
- **2010** — Founded Mitten United, later renamed Mittun; customized his first WordPress theme.
- **2013** — Published practical website tutorials and an account of attending Agenda Show in Long Beach.
- **2014** — Designed and developed the We Are Famous video platform; welcomed Melissa Monte as director of operations.
- **2015** — Built the MAHFIA.TV website and appeared on American Ninja Warrior at the Venice City Finals.
- **2016** — Mitten United became Mittun; listed a WordPress donation plugin for Classy in November.
- **2020** — Published an audience-focused website design essay and appeared on the Successful Nonprofits podcast.
- **2026** — Participated in a GoFundMe Pro conference panel in Chicago in May.

## Achievements

- Built a New York filmmaker website featured on Awwwards in 2015.
- Created a WordPress integration for Classy fundraising campaigns.
- Appeared on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior in 2015.
- Personal portfolio reports more than 1,000 websites launched and over $100 million raised through Mittun-powered websites; these are self-reported cumulative figures.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — His personal portfolio documents a GoFundMe Pro conference panel appearance in Chicago discussing peer-to-peer capabilities.

## Links

- Website: https://shanemichael.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemittun
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/shanemittun
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/shanemittun

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Last updated: 2026-10-22