What if playing it safe is the biggest risk of all? In a rapidly changing world, nonprofits can’t afford to think small. It takes vision, courage and a willingness to challenge the status quo to truly drive impact. RKD Group CEO Tim Kersten joins host Kevin Gentry on the Going Big Podcast for a powerful conversation on bold leadership, transformational growth and why now is the time for nonprofit leaders to think bigger than ever before. 👉 Watch now: https://bit.ly/44dmHIM #GoingBigPodcast
RKD Group
Advertising Services
Plano, Texas 12,355 followers
We help nonprofits transform how they fundraise.
About us
RKD Group is the growth accelerator for nonprofits. We leverage digital technology, advanced data science, and award-winning strategic and creative leadership to help organizations accelerate net revenue growth, build long-term donor relationships, and drive omnichannel experiences—and donations. RKD's highly dedicated team has raised billions of dollars in our work with more than 400 national and regional nonprofit organizations.
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- Industry
- Advertising Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Plano, Texas
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- Strategic Planning, Creative Development, Lists & Media, Direct Mail, Digital Solutions, Telemarketing Strategy, Advanced Analytics, Donor Research, Print Production Services, Fundraising, Direct Response Marketing, Analytics, Nonprofit Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Data Management
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Exciting news! RKD’s Bytespree now has a Fundraise Up connector. This means you can now automatically push your data from Fundraise Up to Snowflake or Postgres in minutes, enriching your data for: - Streamlined analysis - BI dashboards - AI projects - And more ...
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Authenticity. Leadership. Community. These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re the foundation of real impact. In this episode of RKD Group: Thinkers, Donna Tschiffely Executive Director of DMAW, shares her journey from behind the scenes to center stage—unpacking how showing up as your true self can shape conversations, inspire action and drive change in the nonprofit world. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4j2kbJO #Authenticity #Fundraising #Leadership #DMAW #RKDGroup
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RKD’s 2025 Food Bank Benchmarks are here! Food banks are holding steady after tremendous growth during the pandemic, and donor value continues to rise. Take a look at our key takeaways and what they mean for 2025. 📖 Read the report: https://bit.ly/4hs0LwA
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Five years post-COVID, the nonprofit landscape has transformed—but what’s changed for good? 🤔 The latest Virtuous State of Nonprofit Fundraising report dives into the lasting impact on donor engagement, fundraising strategies, and the future of philanthropy. 💡RKD's Jarred Schremmer played a key role in shaping these insights, contributing his expert analysis to the overall report. If you're wondering how fundraising has evolved—and where it’s headed next—you won’t want to miss this. 🔗 Read the full report: https://bit.ly/420XPBm
❓ What has happened in fundraising since COVID? The nonprofit fundraising world has transformed since the pandemic. Donors are giving differently, digital strategies are evolving, and organizations are being asked to do more with less. How can you keep up? Our FREE report, "5 Years Since COVID: How Fundraising’s Changed and What It Means or You," breaks it all down with expert insights on: ✅ How donor behavior has shifted—fewer donors, larger gifts, and rising expectations ✅ The biggest fundraising challenges today—donor retention, engagement, and the role of AI ✅ Sector-specific insights with tailored strategies for human services, healthcare, faith-based, and education nonprofits ✅ Future trends shaping fundraising, including mobile giving, AI-driven strategies, and the $70T wealth transfer ✅ Practical next steps with a checklist of actionable strategies to future-proof your fundraising We asked top industry leaders from RKD Group, Pursuant - An Allegiance Group Company, Dunham+Company, and 5by5 - A Change Agency to share their insights—so you can stay ahead of the curve. 📥 Get your free copy today and learn what you should be doing: https://vrtuo.us/3RmYw2S #Nonprofit #Fundraising #DonorEngagement #AI #Philanthropy #COVID #Strategy
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The GivingPulse Field Guide is back! In partnership with GivingTuesday, we’re bringing you fresh insights to boost your nonprofit's impact. This edition dives into: 🌍 Engaging local communities for stronger donor connections 🤝 Stewardship strategies to build lasting trust 🔍 How transparency drives donor loyalty Check out the full report here: https://bit.ly/42aiQtn #GivingPulseFieldGuide #GivingTuesday #Stewardship #DonorTrust
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Meet Evah Hershberger, Account Executive at RKD! 🌟 Based in Slippery Rock, PA, Evah joined RKD in April 2024 and has been instrumental in keeping client projects on track—ensuring goals are met, deadlines are hit and every experience is seamless. Outside of work, you’ll find her tending to her mini farm—home to dogs, chickens, ducks, goats and pigs! 🐓🐖 Her favorite RKD memory? Co-hosting the Account Management holiday party… in a Santa suit! 🎅 Let’s give it up for Evah and her passion for teamwork, learning and making every moment count—both in and out of the office! 👏🌟
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Animal care giving is on the rise! 🐾 Revenue is at a 10-year high, and monthly giving continues to grow. Check out our key takeaways and what it means for the future of fundraising. 📖 Read the report: https://bit.ly/4hwLnz3
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RKD is heading to AWS IMAGINE: Nonprofit next week! Tim Kersten, Paul Evers, Max Bunch, Ellen Roeder, and Kevin Hartland will be there, joining nonprofit professionals to explore new ideas, emerging technology and the future of fundraising. If you're attending, let’s connect!
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