WHO WE ARE

Founded in 2004, the Winkler Group is a national firm respected for our relentless pursuit of results.

Our core values are not aspirational. They’re our absolutes. Our consultants embody the six values you see below.

Our Values

Do the Right Things the Right Way

Roll Up Our Sleeves

Work as a Team

Willingness to Participate

Lead With Empathy

Continuously Grow

Own It

We aren’t vendors. We’re not just a coach. We promise you we’ll always have your best interest in mind—even above our own. We’ll give you our best counsel, with courage and compassion, because that’s what we wanted when we were in your shoes.

As our client partner, you will quickly notice a difference working with us.

We invite you to learn more about the clients we’ve served and how philanthropy has transformed them.

OUR STORY

The story of the Winkler Group begins with a need—a gap in the philanthropic marketplace.

Why Winkler Is Different

WINKLER GROUP

OTHER FIRMS

Serves three or less clients at a time.

An office of experts helps lead your project.

Hands-on; helps complete tasks for you.

Unlimited campaign study interviews.

Wealth screening included.

Case study written by a donor communications expert.

Tim Winkler, Winkler Group Founder and CEO
Timothy M. Winkler Sr., MA, CFRE

Principal, Chairman of the Board

Jim Bush
Jim Bush

Principal, CEO

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Jessica Browning, MBA

Principal, Executive Vice President

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Raymond E. Carnley, EdD

Vice President, Client Services

Kathy Douglas, Winkler Group Senior Managing Consultant
Kathy Douglas

Senior Managing Consultant

Michelle Dube, Winkler Group Consultant
Michelle Dube, MALS

Consultant

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Richard Guarino, MBA

Senior Consultant

Katie Hajjar

Director of Finance and Operations

Michelle Littlejohn
Michelle Littlejohn

Consultant

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Mark McGrew

Project Manager

Jennifer Morgan, Winkler Group Consultant
Jennifer Morgan

Senior Consultant

Alexandra Reardon, Winkler Group Senior Managing Consultant
Alexandra Reardon, CFRE

Senior Managing Consultant

Abby Reid, Lead Writer and Donor Communications Specialist
Abby Reid, MA

Lead Writer and Donor Communications Specialist

Bill Rose, Winkler Group Consultant
Bill Rose

Senior Consultant

Rachel Santos

Director of Marketing

CAREERS

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The Winkler Group is a proud member of the Giving Institute, a highly selective group of consulting firms dedicated to the highest standards in ethical fundraising.

As our client partner, you will quickly notice a difference working with us.

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