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Meena Das is the CEO of Namaste Data. A rising thought leader in nonprofit data and artificial intelligence, Meena blends storytelling with human-centric data tactics to promote an inclusive and equitable sector. In this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Meena sits down to discuss how we can advance data and AI equity in the nonprofit sector.

Julie Puzzo is the Chief Development Officer at American Kidney Fund. For more than two decades, Julie has served the health and disease sector at organizations like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) and CureSearch for Children's Cancer. In this episode, Julie shares her journey into nonprofit fundraising, what a day looks like as a development professional and why American Kidney Fund's mission is so close to her heart. Follow RKD Group on LinkedIn, Instagram and X @rkdgroup. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Stephanie Russell is RKD Group’s new Executive Vice President of Strategy & Data Science. A pioneer in fundraising and marketing strategy, Stephanie uses her expertise in research, analytics and data to guide how she thinks about audience-centric campaigns. In this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, Stephanie sits down to discuss the evolution of strategy in the nonprofit sector and the role of data in decision making. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

This is a special episode where we revisit a few of this year’s impactful conversations and unwrap the themes that emerged. Join Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard as they take a trip down memory lane to recap this year's guests and discuss:     - Transparency and authenticity (5:59)   - Thinking dimensionally (14:23)   - The impact of quality storytelling (24:42)   - Wellness in the fundraising space (32:04) Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Erik Tomalis is the Chief Evangelist of Virtuous. In this episode of Group Thinkers, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard sit down with Erik to discuss his thoughts on responsive fundraising and the role of new tech in the future of fundraising. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Mallory Erickson is the founder of Mallory Erickson Coaching and host of the Fundraising.AI Virtual Global Summit. In this episode of Group Thinkers, host Justin McCord sits down with Mallory to discuss her career path and journey, how she got involved with Fundraising.AI while pregnant and her anticipation for the FAI Summit. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Becky Endicott, Co-Founder and Chief Storyteller of "We Are For Good." In this episode of Group Thinkers, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard sit down with Becky to discuss how she got started in the fundraising sector, creating the We Are For Good movement with Jon McCoy and her mental health journey. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Ryan Ginard is the author of “Nonprofit Moneyball” and founder of Fundraise for Australia. In this episode of Group Thinkers, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard sit down with Ryan to discuss his experience of living in Australia, England and the U.S. as well as how the nonprofit sector can implement the Moneyball thesis and sports mindset. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Rhea Wong is the founder of Rhea Wong Consulting and author of "Get That Money, Honey." In this episode of Group Thinkers, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard sit down with Rhea to discuss her experience of burnout at a nonprofit and how organizations need to change their approach to building trust with donors. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Theodore Wagenaar is the author of the op-ed “Why I Stopped Donating to Your Organization” In this episode of Group Thinkers, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard sit down with Ted to discuss his perspective as a donor on how organizations can effectively connect with their donors. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Rhodri Davies is the founder and director of Why Philanthropy Matters. In this episode of Group Thinkers, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard sit down with Rhodri to think about the value of philanthropy. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.

Dana Snyder is the founder of Positive Equation and host of the “Missions to Movements” podcast. In this episode of Group Thinkers, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard sit down with Dana to think about telling your story and marketing yourself. Follow Group Thinkers on Twitter/Instagram @groupthinkers. For more information visit rkdgroup.com/podcast.