“What I would share the most with others is what you see with The Yunker Group is what you receive. Their process and delivery were very consistent with what they described upfront during initial conversations.”

- Mike Dunn, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

"Linda Ault was fantastic. You could tell that she’s an expert in her field and knows the landscape of multiple fundraising environments and best practices. She’s definitely full of ideas, and whenever we were presented with roadblocks, she helped us think things through and was very solutions-focused."

- Lindsey Riehl, Taft Museum of Art

"They were so reliable and provided a much-needed sounding board for when things weren't going absolutely perfect. They were great at helping us work through any challenges that arose and always helped us get back on course."

- Danielle Gentry-Barth, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative

With The Yunker Group, you get a very finely tuned - very thorough, very carefully orchestrated - process that helps to ensure the very best match."

- Sara Strattan, Community Legal Aid

"As a candidate I felt the process allowed me to show the search committee who I am in a full 3-dimensional way. The tools and methods The Yunker Group uses ensured that the committee members knew not only my technical skills and experience but also the type of leadership I would bring to the job. I have no doubt that this is what created a great match for both the organization and for me!"

- Vanessa Freytag, CEO 4C for Children

“They jumped right in and got to know our community and the key players in it. They not only brought back insightful and useful information from prospective donors, but also helped us work through some internal challenges that were not directly related to the fund drive. Their knowledge and experience with other governing boards was quite valuable.”

- CEO Deierdre Weir, Legal Assistance & Defender Association, Detroit

"As chair of the search committee tasked with selecting a new executive director, I turned to The Yunker Group for help in making the most important decision our organization had made in almost three decades. Having come out the other side, it is apparent that we would not have succeeded but for Jim Yunker's savvy leadership and guidance. His role was indispensable.”

- Benjamin G. Dusing, Esq., Managing Partner, BGD Law

"Their assignment was to identify, qualify and assist in the interviewing and hiring process for a Legacy Development Officer. They were very thorough and professional throughout the process utilizing several effective methodologies to highlight strengths and weaknesses of the candidates and then working closely with us during the interview process to make certain the key questions were answered and assessment was made."

- Jim Friedman, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

“The Yunker Group served as a true partner in understanding our needs, guiding the selection process, and providing an outstanding candidate experience.”

- Kim Chiodi, member 4C for Children search committee and Senior Vice President, Human Resources of Western & Southern

"Jim’s extensive knowledge of non-profit organizations, coupled with his warm personality and keen sense of humor, made the process a wonderful experience for me as a potential candidate. I could not be happier in my new role and I have The Yunker Group to thank for helping make the perfect match.”

- Joy Blang, Executive Director of Philanthropy, Episcopal Retirement Homes

"We quickly learned that we could not have gone through the hiring process as effectively, efficiently and professionally without the work and counsel of The Yunker Group.”

- Michael Mann, chair of the LSDMC of the School for Creative and Performing Arts

“They were able to get our constituents to disclose their feelings with incredible candor. I believe the ability to evoke confidential information reflects on their very professional interviewing skills and their personal integrity.”

- John P. Williams, Community Volunteer

"If you're going to be effective in this business, you need to know what people are trying to do - and Jim Yunker understands that. He also has a wealth of experience and expertise that he can draw from, and that's essential. Jim also respects confidentiality. When you have a conversation with him, you can trust that information won't go any further, and that's important."

- Lee Ault Carter

“During the pre-campaign planning phase, The Yunker Group gave us an honest assessment of our project’s potential for success and, in fact, recommended we shelve a few of our projects. This direction was based on experience and knowledge of the community which was very helpful.”

- Suzy Dorward, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati

“After interviewing a few other consultants, we believed that Smith Beers Yunker offered the most balanced, reasonable approach to the strategic planning.”

- Jim Hudson, Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati