RKD Group acquires creative agency Whiteboard
Adds conceptual creative capabilities to RKD Group's omnichannel fundraising platform, which serves over 250 nonprofits such as Susan G. Komen and The Salvation Army.
Incline Equity Partners-backed RKD Group has acquired Whiteboard, an award-winning creative agency based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that specializes in brand strategy and digital storytelling for mission-driven organizations.
Founded in 2010, the agency has built a national reputation combining strategy, creativity, and technology, working with clients such as TED Conferences and Smile Train.
RKD Group provides omnichannel fundraising and analytics services to over 250 nonprofits and helped its clients generate more than $4.3 billion in revenue in 2025.
"In a highly competitive world with attention at a premium, mission-driven organizations must deal in eye-catching, thoughtful creative that delivers impact," said Kevin Jones, CEO of RKD Group.
As part of the deal, Whiteboard co-founder Eric Brown becomes CMO of RKD Group, while co-founder Taylor Jones will lead Whiteboard as president under the RKD umbrella.
Deal facts
- Target
- Whiteboard
- Acquirer
- RKD Group
- Backed by
- Incline Equity Partners
- Deal type
- Add-on
- Headquarters
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Announced
- Monday, July 27, 2026
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