Winkler Group, a national fundraising consulting firm serving nonprofits across education, healthcare, faith-based, arts/culture and community service sectors, recently announced three senior leadership promotions, including the appointment of Raymond E. Carnley, Ed.D., as Principal, Strategy and Services.

These promotions follow a record-breaking year for the fundraising consultancy, with clients raising over $100 million in philanthropic support through core service lines including campaign studies, capital campaigns and strategic planning initiatives led by the firm’s services team.

Raymond E. Carnley, Ed.D., Named Principal, Strategy and Services

Dr. Raymond E. Carnley has been named Principal, Strategy and Services, joining Jessica Browning, Jim Bush, and Timothy M. Winkler Sr., as one of four principals of the firm.

Carnley joined Winkler Group in 2017 as a consultant and advanced through the organization to Senior Vice President, where he led the firm’s client services division and oversaw campaign studies, capital campaigns and strategic planning engagements nationwide.

As Principal, Strategy and Services, Carnley assumes firmwide authority over operations and service delivery. He will guide financial oversight and business operations, ensuring operational efficiency, consistency and performance across the organization.

“Raymond embodies what it means to lead from the front,” said Jim Bush, Winkler Group CEO. “He has led complex capital campaigns, strengthened our internal structure and held teams accountable to results. He knows what it takes to secure a seven-figure commitment, and he knows what it takes to build the discipline behind it. His promotion reflects years of earned trust from our clients and our consultants.”

Carnley brings more than 25 years of experience in major gift fundraising and campaign management. Over the course of his career, he has personally secured or directed more than $250 million in charitable giving.