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 woven into our DNA and they’re central to our rigorous hiring process. 

We aren’t vendors. We’re not just a coach. We roll up our sleeves and become your team’s newest members in ways that have the most impact on your campaign. We promise we’ll always have your best interest in mind—even before our own.

We’ll always give you our best counsel, with courage and compassion. Because that’s what we would want if we were in your shoes.

Our Values

Do the Right Things the Right Way

Roll Up Our Sleeves

Work as a Team

Know Our Craft

Continuously Grow

Own It

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, CEO

Jim Bush
Jim Bush

Principal, President

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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

Jessica Garrett, Winkler Group Consultant
Jessica Garrett

Consultant and Donor Communications Specialist

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Richard Guarino, MBA

Senior Consultant

Katie Hajjar

Director of Finance and Operations

Anna Lipscomb, Winkler Group Marketing Events Coordinator
Anna Lipscomb

Marketing Events Coordinator

Michelle Littlejohn
Michelle Littlejohn

Consultant

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Mark McGrew

Project Manager

Jennifer Morgan, Winkler Group Consultant
Jennifer Morgan

Consultant

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

Senior Managing Consultant

Bill Rose, Winkler Group Consultant
Bill Rose

Senior Consultant

Rachel Santos

Senior Marketing Manager

CAREERS

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