RKD Group Welcomes Kelly Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- RKD Group, North America's top fundraising and marketing services firm supporting mission-driven organizations, announced today that Kelly Kennedy has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Kennedy will lead RKD's financial strategy and support the company's continued growth in service of nonprofit organizations and the missions they advance.

"Kelly brings a rare combination of strategic financial leadership and experience guiding complex organizations through growth and change," said Kevin Jones, CEO of RKD Group. "Her perspective will strengthen our leadership team as we continue investing in the people, capabilities and innovation that help our nonprofit clients accelerate their impact."

Kennedy joins RKD following nearly three years as Chief Financial Officer at Netchex, a payroll and HCM software provider. Earlier in her career, Kennedy held key financial leadership roles at Shopify, PepsiCo and Target.

Her experience spans financial planning and analysis, capital planning, operational finance, strategic decision-making, M&A and post-acquisition integration.

"I'm thrilled to join RKD Group at a time when the need for strong, sustainable nonprofit organizations has never been greater," Kennedy said. "RKD's commitment to helping mission-driven organizations accelerate their impact is deeply compelling, and I look forward to working with the team to support the company's growth and unlock even greater value for our clients."

About RKD Group
Founded in 1970 to serve the needs of nonprofit clients, RKD Group is a leading fundraising and marketing firm serving mission-driven organizations across the United States and Canada. The first agency to identify and adapt to the changes in technology and culture that impact philanthropy, RKD helps organizations including Susan G. Komen, The Salvation Army, The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Toys for Tots, Feed the Children, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Food Bank for New York City, and more grow through integrated fundraising strategy, omnichannel marketing, analytics, donor engagement, creative services, and digital transformation. To learn more, visit rkdgroup.com.

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