Founded as Smith Beers Yunker & Company in 1995 on the principle Helping Others Make a Difference®, The Yunker Group offers guidance to volunteer leaders to help them govern more passionately, choose C-level executives more strategically, and steward funds more effectively
Our team members provide behind-the-scenes coaching and advice to nonprofit staff, helping them make a greater difference in their vital roles. We believe remaining behind the scenes is imperative in providing nonprofit executive search and fundraising counsel. We never seek recognition or take credit for the successes of those who devote their lives to making a difference in their communities.
Whether assisting seniors, educating children, caring for the poor or disabled, sustaining the arts, protecting the environment, or any other worthy endeavor, it is their work we strive to further and the reputations we seek to enhance. We are proud to be associated with and eager to be of service to all who are involved in the noble work of philanthropy.
What We Do
Although each organization is different, there are certain management and fundraising needs most share in common. The scope of our services is reflected in the following list; however, we welcome your inquiry about any other need you might have as well.
We Help
C-Level Executive Search
Organizations turn to us to help develop CEO succession plan and guide comprehensive CEO and CDO searches.
We Provide
Friendraising & Fundraising Counsel
Our seasoned Group provides objective and practical advice to nonprofits wanting to refresh, energize, enhance, or expand friendraising and fundraising efforts.
We Facilitate
Leadership Development
Our experienced Group coaches boards on strategic leadership issues, facilitates retreats, and assists in scouting new talent.
We Coach
Volunteer Coaching
As experienced volunteers ourselves, our Group helps volunteer leaders build confidence in carrying out leadership duties including raising funds.
We Provide
CoffeeCounsel®
The perspective of an objective third-party can be helpful, even if it’s just “over coffee.”
Who We Serve
We take seriously our mission of Helping Others Make A Difference®
Check us out with organizations we have helped in a variety of ways and learn we’ve developed a reputation for telling leaders what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. We like Teddy Roosevelt’s admonition, “People Don’t Care What You Know Until They Know How Much You Care.” You will learn we care!
