Winkler Group Sponsors Leading Fundraising Conferences

This summer, the Winkler Group is proud to sponsor two of the largest statewide conferences, both advancing philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

Summer Institute
In May, the Winkler Group is the Presenting Sponsor of Statewide Summer Institute, South Carolina’s premier fundraising conference.  WG CEO Tim Winkler and Assistant Vice President Jim Bush are also featured presenters.

Held in Charleston May 18-19, Statewide Summer Institute is a collaboration between South Carolina’s three AFP chapters.  Thought leaders and experts in all aspects of nonprofit fundraising convene for the two-day event.  Mr. Winkler and Mr. Bush will lead workshops on major gifts and strategic development planning.  For more information: AFP

Planet Philanthropy
June 25-27 in Tampa, the Winkler Group is again sponsoring Planet Philanthropy, Florida’s largest fundraising conference.  The annual event draws hundreds of practitioners from across the state to learn from each other and from industry leaders.  This year marks the fifth time the Winkler Group has sponsored Planet Philanthropy.  For more information: Planet Philanthropy

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Winkler Group executive team members Raymond Carnley, Bill Rose, and Michelle Dube celebrating leadership promotions.

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The Winkler Group, a national full-service fundraising consulting firm, announces three senior promotions, including Raymond E. Carnley, Ed.D., to Principal, to oversee firmwide operations and service delivery.

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