Winkler Group Announces New Leadership Roles As Part of Long-Term Growth Plan
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Winkler Group, one of the nation’s most reputed fundraising consulting firms, heralds a significant change in its management structure as the organization marks its 20th anniversary. Founding partner and principal, Tim Winkler, is set to assume the role of Chairman of the Board, with Jim Bush stepping into the position of President and CEO.
Profound Transition in Leadership
This meticulously planned executive transition reflects the vision and strategy laid out by the firm’s leadership team. It signals the Winkler Group’s long-term commitment towards delivering superior quality service, and the firm’s drive to continue expanding its footprint in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.
“It is my pleasure and honor to announce that Jim Bush will assume the role of President and CEO, effective June 1,” avows Winkler. “Upon his promotion, I will transition from CEO to Chairman of the Board of the Winkler Group.”
The Making of a Leader
Having been at the helm of the Winkler Group as President since 2019, Bush’s leadership has been instrumental in fueling the firm’s growth. Over the last five years, not only has Winkler Group’s revenue doubled, but its team also expanded by 45%.
“Jim was practically performing the role of CEO even before he was conferred the title,” Winkler observes. “By embracing our firm’s mission and leading by example, he has truly excelled.”
In addition to revamping the firm’s core processes, Bush had initiated several strategic measures that have added clarity to the firm’s growth plan. Combined, these initiatives contributed to the remarkable business growth witnessed by Winkler Group.
Stewarding the Philanthropic Sector
As CEO, Bush plans to continue his transformative work in the fundraising arena, combating the generosity crisis — a decline in donations to charities over the past twenty years. His role involves empowering the nonprofit sector with the resources it needs to thrive.
“We are privileged to work with organizations that are integral to their communities,” Bush explains. “By making more funding accessible to them, we can amplify their impact. Each gift changes lives, and our job is to help nonprofits highlight the value of these investments to their donors.”
A Broadened Horizon
As Chairman of the Board, Winkler will continue to work hand-in-hand with the firm’s leadership team on expansion and strategic vision. He plans to speak and write on the subject nationally and will head the firm’s merger and acquisition efforts.
“I am exceptionally proud of our team, composed of consultants with combined fundraising experience of over 250 years,” Winkler notes. “Our personnel epitomize the Winkler Group’s ethos of ‘humble confidence’ in all they do. As much as we have achieved over these two decades, I am confident the best is yet to come.”
About Winkler Group
Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, the Winkler Group is a full-service fundraising counsel fueling philanthropy through partnerships, strategies, and hands-on execution. Catering to a clientele spanning various nonprofit sectors, it provides counsel to academic institutions, hospitals, and community service organizations nationwide.
