RKD Group Names Justin McCord to Lead Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Development

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RKD Group, North America's leading fundraising and marketing services firm supporting mission-driven organizations, today announced that Justin McCord has been named Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Development. This newly created role gives RKD a dedicated executive focus on building the partnerships, capabilities and investments that will power its next phase of growth.

McCord will lead RKD's external growth strategy by developing a curated ecosystem of technology, data and service partners, while also shaping the firm's corporate development agenda. His work will help RKD respond to the evolving needs of the nonprofit marketing and fundraising sector, including demand for AI, predictive analytics and digital fundraising infrastructure.

"As RKD enters its next chapter, we're making growth more deliberate," said Kevin Jones, CEO of RKD Group. "Partnerships and corporate development too often happen opportunistically. We're bringing discipline and purpose to this work, creating a real ecosystem around our clients, not just a list of vendors. Justin's credibility across the sector and his track record for driving growth inside RKD make him the right person to build it."

McCord's focus will include building a network of strategic partners; leading RKD's corporate development strategy; and deepening relationships with major corporate and philanthropic organizations to open new avenues of support for RKD's nonprofit clients.

"Nonprofits today need more than a single vendor relationship; they need partners that can bring the right expertise together at the right moment," McCord said. "This role is about building that connective tissue: the partners, the solutions, the technology, and the investments that help our clients scale outcomes. I've spent my career convening groups to drive growth and am excited to bring innovation and scale to how our sector collaborates."

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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