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Gratitude: A Small Word with Big Impact I find myself reflecting on the people, experiences, and opportunities that have shaped my journey this time of year. Gratitude isn’t just a feeling; it’s a mindset that transforms challenges into lessons, connections into meaningful relationships, and work into a source of fulfillment. I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU: To my mentors, colleagues, and peers who inspire me every day. To the non-profit organizations that I am honored to serve. To my family and friends who provide unwavering support. To every challenge I’ve faced, for teaching me resilience and perseverance. Gratitude is a powerful tool that fosters positivity and builds stronger connections. Today, I encourage you to pause and think about who or what you’re grateful for—then let them know. A simple "thank you" can make someone's day. What are you grateful for? Let’s celebrate the small wins and big blessings together in the comments. ?? #rkdgroup #Gratitude #Mindset #Reflection #ThankYou

As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment and say thank you to everyone who is making a difference daily in the lives of so many people. Our world is filled with nonprofit organizations, industry partners and individuals doing incredible, impactful work, all driving meaningful change! To our clients, your passion and commitment to making a difference inspire me every day. Thank you for trusting us as your partner. Together, we’ve tackled challenges and celebrated successes that truly impact our communities. And to my incredible colleagues, I am so grateful to work alongside you, to witness your incredible creativity, drive toward innovation and genuine desire to serve well! Let’s continue to motivate each other and work together to create positive change. Wishing you all a joyful Thanksgiving. RKD Group #nonprofits, #changemakers, #thanksgiving, #grateful

“The test of all happiness is gratitude.” — G.K. Chesterton These faces are some of the greatest JOYS in my job — my clients and my team RKD Group. Even GREATER are the faces of the men, women, children, seniors, veterans, and families who find help of all kinds and life transforming hope through the local Missions we get to serve! Each small act of kindness can have such a huge impact for a neighbor who is facing hard times right now. Thank you for caring. Partnership is a privilege. With prayers for all of the people who will be blessed this Thanksgiving week city by city where love shows up 24/7.

As we head toward Thanksgiving, I'm feeling so grateful for all of the amazing food banks I get to work with every day. Maria Shanley of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a great example. She has been such a wonderful partner for years and allowing us to be part of her team that we wanted to ask her just what makes a great partnership in her eyes. In this video, Maria and RKD's Stacy Sovereign sat down to talk about relational skills and shared the four ingredients that make up their secret sauce to a successful agency partnership. (I'll give you a hint that ""having fun"" is one of them.)" https://lnkd.in/dPp-hgjK

As #GivingTuesday draws near on Dec. 3, it’s critical to ensure your donation forms are fully optimized for maximum impact. A smooth donation experience is key to driving donations—don’t risk losing potential support. Optimize your form with these 6 crucial tips to make it mobile-friendly, fast and donation-ready ?? https://bit.ly/3OiWHTj ??

?The countdown is on.... are you ready to make the most of #GivingTuesday? With just a week to go, now’s the time to fine-tune your strategy and set your campaign up for success. In this episode the Nonprofit Lowdown podcast with Rhea Wong, Stephanie Russell, EVP of Strategy at RKD Group, and Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer of GivingTuesday, dive into key insights from the GivingPulse Report to help you optimize your GivingTuesday efforts—and build lasting donor relationships beyond the big day. ?? What you’ll learn: - Understanding donor behavior to boost GivingTuesday impact - Maximizing in-person engagement in a digital world - Donor retention strategies that go beyond the big day ?? Listen now for actionable tips to make this GivingTuesday work for you—and beyond! Apple: https://apple.co/3Ze4JD7 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4fWlisH Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ZdDmJp #GivingTuesday #NonprofitStrategy #DonorEngagement #FundraisingSuccess

?? The jacket that tells a story. For T. Clay Buck, CFRE his conference jacket represents more than memories—it’s a symbol of the lessons, relationships and traditions that have shaped his nonprofit career. In the latest episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers Podcast, Clay shares why balancing innovation with tradition is essential to building ethical and effective fundraising practices. ?? Tune in to discover: - Why innovation needs to be rooted in time-tested fundamentals - How history shapes the future of fundraising - Insights on honoring tradition while driving progress ?? Listen now: https://bit.ly/3CBjjLX #FundraisingWisdom #NonprofitLeadership #DonorEngagement #InnovationAndTradition

?? Stop and think: What if the key to your fundraising success was in re-engaging the right donor groups? Eddy Camas dives deep into mid-level, monthly and lapsed donors in his latest blog, showing nonprofits how to connect with these segments and drive better results. At RKD Group, we’ve crafted solutions to help you engage and retain these important audiences. ?? Swipe to see how our tailored strategies can boost your fundraising efforts! ?? Read the full blog for more insights: https://bit.ly/4fvPbQM

The past few days, our Animal Care team had the opportunity to meet new faces and reconnect with familiar ones at the AAWA Annual Conference in New Orleans. The conversations and insights shared have left us feeling inspired and more motivated than ever to keep pushing for meaningful change in the sector. ?? Thank you to everyone who joined us in these discussions and made this week so impactful. Together, we’re making a difference for animals everywhere. ?? #AAWA2024

?? Gratitude isn’t just a gesture—it’s a connection. In our latest Thinkers podcast, Scott Bjork, President of Memphis Union Mission, reveals how he builds trust with donors—one handwritten thank-you letter at a time. For Scott, showing appreciation isn’t about efficiency, it’s about ensuring every supporter feels valued. ?? Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why personalized gratitude is vital in nonprofit leadership - How Scott’s hands-on approach creates stronger donor relationships - Key leadership lessons from Scott’s decades of service ?? Don’t miss this inspiring episode. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Z9qzaE #NonprofitLeadership #GratitudeInAction #DonorEngagement #MissionDriven