RKD Group: Thinkers

Vivian Borja shares her career journey from working in the for-profit sector to becoming the Chief Marketing Officer at Food for the Poor. She highlights the multi-dimensional nature of poverty and the importance of facilitating paths to self-sufficiency for communities.

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Writer, illustrator, and director Brad Montague shares his origin story and how he found his passion for storytelling and celebrating children. He discusses the journey of Kid President and the impact it had on people around the world. Brad also talks about the importance of embracing failure and creating a safe space for growth and learning. Listen as he highlights the beauty of childlike creativity and the need for more kindness and compassion in the world.

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Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer discusses her experience as a data architect at Myspace, the evolution of technology and data architecture, and her transition to the nonprofit sector at charity: water.

In this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Christa emphasizes the importance of thoughtful data collection and governance and the long-term roadmap for data and technology at charity: water.

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Abby Jarvis is the Sr. Content Marketing Manager at Neon One. Abby is a content creator and thought leader on LinkedIn, and recently produced Neon One’s Recurring Giving Report.

In this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Abby discusses key takeaways from the Recurring Giving Report and what they mean for nonprofits.

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Alisa Gray is the President and CEO of Kentucky Humane Society. Alisa has always had a passion for animals and giving back to her community, and her journey with nonprofit work started at a young age, volunteering alongside her grandmother.

In this episode of the RKD Group: Chat podcast, Alisa shares how memorable moments from her career have also provided some important lessons and her advice for female professionals.

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Ross Simmonds is the founder and CEO of Foundation Marketing and author of “Create Once, Distribute Forever.” Ross is a serial content creator and expert in AI and encourages nonprofits to leverage AI tools for added efficiency and effectiveness in their fundraising and marketing efforts.

In this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Ross discusses the importance of understanding your audience and creating content that educates, entertains, engages and empowers.

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Jeff Shuck and Jennifer Mulholland are co-authors of “Leading with Light” and principals at Plenty Consulting. Experts in conscious leadership and business, Jeff and Jennifer have helped some of the world’s largest commercial and nonprofit organizations realize clearer strategies, alignment and authentic expression.

In this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Jeff and Jennifer discuss the importance of being aware, aligned and intentional in how we live and lead.

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Dr. Marcus Collins is the author of “For the Culture” and an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. Marcus has held roles as the chief of strategy at Wieden+ Kennedy, head of digital strategy for Beyoncé, has been inducted into the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Achievement and is currently a professor at the University of Michigan.

In this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Marcus discusses the importance of understanding culture and its influence on behavior.

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Kelley Likes is the Vice President of Philanthropy at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Kelley is the youngest VP in the organization’s history and was recognized as a rising leader by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

In this episode of RKD Group: Chat, Kelley shares her interesting journey into the nonprofit space and her perspective on leadership and collaboration.

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Dimple Dhabalia is the founder of Roots in the Clouds and author of "Tell Me My Story." A human-centered leadership coach, Dimple is dedicated to normalizing workplace mental health care and healing individual and organizational trauma.

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