RKD Group appointed Kelly Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and support the company’s continued growth serving nonprofit organizations.
Kennedy joins RKD after nearly three years as CFO of Netchex, a payroll and human capital management software company.
Earlier in her career, she held finance leadership roles at Shopify, PepsiCo, and Target.
Her experience includes financial planning and analysis, capital planning, operational finance, strategic decision-making, mergers and acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration.
RKD said Kennedy will help support investment in people, capabilities, and innovation as the firm continues to expand its services for mission-driven organizations.
Founded in 1970, RKD provides fundraising and marketing services to nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada.
Its services span fundraising strategy, omnichannel marketing, analytics, donor engagement, creative services, and digital transformation.
KEY QUOTES:
“Kelly brings a rare combination of strategic financial leadership and experience guiding complex organizations through growth and change.”
Kevin Jones, CEO of RKD Group
“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.”
Kelly Kennedy, CFO of RKD Group

