About Us - RKD Digital

About Us

Our Story

An award-winning digital marketing company, we have been pioneering cutting-edge digital strategies for nonprofits since 2004. In fact, we boast the largest digital division in the U.S. dedicated solely to the nonprofit community.

We operate as a division of RKD Group, providing nonprofit organizations with digital services and next-generation technology that complement their omnichannel marketing strategies. From automation to donor journey mapping to deep analytical insights, we serve our clients as a powerful technology partner, poised to help them achieve breakthroughs never thought possible.

We are driven by purpose. We exist to help people find meaning and significance by connecting donors and members with organizations that are working to make the world more humane, just and compassionate.

Our Leadership

RKD Digital’s leadership integrates diverse technological skill sets and expertise to fuel our clients’ missions. Data, technology, strategy, creative, analytics and marketing are just some of the areas our division thrives in.

Meet some of the leadership at RKD Digital who make our work possible:

Scott Clemens

Director of Software Development

Cathy Folkes

Chief Data Officer

Thalamus “T” Hill

Senior Vice President, Advanced Analytics

Charles Lehosit

VP, Technology

Cody Mains

Associate Director, Digital Strategy

Mario Salman

Associate Creative Director, Copywriting

Jarred Schremmer

VP, Digital + Media Strategy

Hayley Smith

Sr. Director, Digital Strategy

Jenn Thompson

VP, Digital Strategy

Shane Thornal

Director of Media

Amanda Wasson

EVP, Strategy + Innovation

Chris Weiland

Associate Creative Director, Art Director

Emily Zipko

Associate Director, Digital Strategy

A Dedicated Partnership

We see our work as a calling, not an occupation.
You see it in the way we work with you to lift your digital marketing to new heights.

Success on All Levels

“Our direct marketing program has more than doubled in the last three years...From mail to digital, RKD has been right there with us on all levels of the program...”

Jeff Caplain Director of Direct Marketing, Brigham and Women's Hospital

A Critical Partnership

"Our partnership with RKD has been critical, and we are thankful for their expertise in thanks to their campaign development, audience targeting, media planning and placement."

Jane McGrath Senior Manager, Digital Giving & Engagement, American Bible Society

Consistent Process

“Our business is able to effectively utilize Google’s Grant stipends for nonprofits...we are able to track consistent progress through online marketing and keyword searches...”

Stephanie Chew Development Director, Tony LaRussa's Animal Foundation

Multichannel Approach

“RKD Group has tremendously helped transform our fundraising efforts through utilizing a strategic, multichannel approach. We’ve seen exponential growth across the board...”

Lexi Kay Annual Campaign Manager, North Texas Food Bank

Valuable Counsel

“The best part of working with RKD is all the great advice and counsel they provide to us. They’ve helped our team understand the nuances, goals and strategies behind every initiative...”

Stephanie Salanger Director of Communications & Media, Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Technical Expertise

“We partner with the digital team to implement our plan for online giving...RKD has the technical expertise to implement the program...convert visits into gifts.”

Jennifer Crowley Fyke Senior Director of Communications, Coast Guard Foundation

Empowered Team

“RKD empowered us to think of our marketing and fundraising efforts as one holistic campaign. I am very proud of what our teams accomplished together on North Texas Giving Day.”

Anna Kurian Director of Marketing and Communications, North Texas Food Bank

Propelled Strategy

“The SPCA of Texas and RKD Group make a great team, and our partnership has propelled our digital fundraising strategies forward significantly on North Texas Giving Day...”

Debra Burns Senior VP of Development, SPCA of Texas

Achieving Goals

"They immediately understood the exact type of growth we needed, and they continue to provide the fundraising strategy and support that allows us to achieve our goals.”

Brad Sisley Senior Vice President of Development, Coast Guard Foundation

Tremendous Increase

“Our organization has seen a tremendous increase in online giving... RKD’s suggestions and ideas for our digital campaigns have helped greatly in this area of our fundraising portfolio.”

Lyn Garcia Chief Development Officer, South Plains Food Bank

They “Get Us”

“They ‘get us’ as an organization... this partnership has allowed us to increase our reach and fundraising by percentages well into the double digits.”

Maura Davies Vice President, Communications, SPCA of Texas

Valuable Direct Response Multichannel Partner

"RKD has become a valuable direct response multichannel partner, helping fuel our acquisition and retention, and building the individual giving pipeline."

Jerry Padbury Annual Programs, Lurie Children's Hospital

More Than a Vendor

"Working with the RKD digital team has felt like more of an extension of our own development team than working with a vendor. Their years of experience...has aided us in making the best decisions."

Stephanie Filer Manager of Special Gifts & Partnerships, Animal Rescue League of Iowa

Surpassing Projections

"...We had two main goals: Increase our digital program and create a donor-centric newsletter. Our team helped us achieve both goals and surpass our projections..."

Melissa Fuentes Annual Giving Coordinator, Pasadena Humane

Navigating Change

“RKD Group has helped us to navigate the world of philanthropy...They have moved us beyond a plan that is only focused on direct mail and have created a fully integrated approach.”

Mondy Lamb VP of Development, SPCA of Wake County

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Our Story