RKD Group: Thinkers

On this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, we’re excited to sit down with Michelle Flores Vryn, CFRE, a seasoned leader in nonprofit marketing and fundraising. With a career spanning across sectors like climate change and biodiversity, higher education and civic engagement, Michelle has driven impactful change by leading initiatives in major gifts, institutional giving, capital campaigns and digital fundraising.

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On this episode of the RKD Thinkers Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with Woodrow Rosenbaum, a prominent leader in the philanthropic sector and the Data and Insights Lead for GivingTuesday. Woodrow has been instrumental in shaping the global GivingTuesday movement, leading groundbreaking research and analysis on individual giving behaviors. His insights have significantly influenced how organizations engage with donors, transforming passive participants into active ambassadors for their causes.  

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Jane Flower is a youth outreach specialist at Guide Dogs for the Blind. Jane has worked in the nonprofit industry for more than two decades and uses her lived experience as a person with vision loss and her journey as a Guide Dogs for the Blind client to connect with young people going through a similar path. Her story is incredible and there is so much heart and passion behind why she does what she does.

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On this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with Steve MacLaughlin, an accomplished leader in nonprofit technology, serving as Vice President of Client Success at SJ Consulting and author of the book, “Data Driven Nonprofits.”

His thought leadership has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and he’s a regular contributor to discussions on how data and innovation shape the future of fundraising. In addition to his industry roles, Steve teaches at Columbia University and has served on the board of NTEN, furthering his commitment to advancing nonprofit impact.

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On this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers Podcast, we’re excited to sit down with Dana Snyder, a dynamic speaker, author, entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind cultivating passionate audiences for nonprofits. With a career that spans coast to coast, from New York to Los Angeles, Dana has worked with notable organizations like American Idol, Movember, and Dress for Success.

She’s dedicated to helping heart-driven nonprofit marketers build communities of recurring donors through her Grow Your List Ads Challenge and Monthly Giving Mastermind Program. Dana brings a fresh perspective on using storytelling and digital strategies to transform nonprofit fundraising and create lasting impact.

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We’re sitting down with Mallory Erickson, a seasoned executive coach, fundraising consultant and the founder of The Power Partners Formula™. With her expertise in empowering nonprofit leaders to raise more from their current donor base, Mallory brings a fresh perspective on leveraging data and emotional intelligence to drive impactful donor engagement.

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In this episode of the RKD Group: Chat podcast, Troy Vaughn discusses the challenges he faces as a leader, including burnout and the need for constant recalibration. He advises those considering a role in the nonprofit space to focus on the impact they can make on individual lives rather than seeking recognition.

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We're excited to introduce Matt DiBenedetti, the new Senior Vice President and Executive Creative Director at RKD Group. With over 25 years of experience and a deep commitment to the nonprofit sector, Matt leads our omni-channel Performance Creative practice. His unique expertise in blending data, technology, and creative strategy is set to transform how we support our clients, helping them engage donors in more impactful ways than ever before. 

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Cherian Koshy is the Vice President of Product Strategy at Kindsight. He started in the nonprofit sector working in IT for the National Speech and Debate Association before transitioning to fundraising. He later founded an AI platform that helps create fundraising content easier.

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Jon McCoy, co-founder of We Are For Good, shares his takeaways from 550 conversations on We Are For Good and how it has changed him. The conversation also touches on the formation of We Are For Good and the vision behind it. Jon McCoy and Justin McCord discuss the journey of We Are For Good and the launch of Impact Uprising. They express gratitude for the support and belief of their community and the impact they are making in the nonprofit sector.

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