Testimonials

"I had the good fortune to introduce Kim to ToP Facilitation Methods a few years back. It has been a delight to see how she leverages those methods to ensure active participation in all her meetings. She applies her group process skills in practical and relevant ways so each group achieves their desired outcomes, while honoring all perspectives.

Kim has extensive experience leading groups, and a comfortable confidence that supports her ability to establish an easy rapport with any group who engages her. You will get the results you need and enjoy the process."

Kathleen D. Osta
Vital Clarity

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"I have worked with Kim as a customer and a team member of Dining Innovations for the past six ( 6) years. Kim is a professional by all definitions. She is always at the top of her game, on time, precise, and above all she cares about everything she is involved in."

James L. Kammann 

President 

Dining Innovations, LLC

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"Kim chaired our Women’s Athena Committee for two years and we could not have made a better choice. Her ability to lead a strong and diverse group, while keeping them on task, was extraordinary. She helped grow and enhance the Chamber’s women’s leadership programming. We will

miss her."

Bob Williford

President

Henderson County Chamber of Commerce

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"Kim Hinkelman is a true nonprofit and fundraising expert. She knows the field as well as just about anyone I have ever encountered, but what has always impressed me most about Kim is that she can apply all of her knowledge to bring in the right people and pursue the most practical solutions. In addition to observing Kim’s work with many organizations, I served on a volunteer board with her and witnessed up close her ability to inspire others to take action and give of their own time, treasure, and talent to further a cause."

Ben Underwood (he/him/his)

Partner, Development
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"Working with Kimerly was a great benefit to Children & Family Resource Center.  Her vast knowledge and varied experience with capital campaigns were so helpful to us as we mapped out our timelines, goals, and campaign materials.  Plus, she is fun and easy to work with."

Jamie Wiener

Executive Director

Children and Family Resource Center

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"Kimerly Hinkelman has a remarkable understanding of nonprofit organizations, their mission, purpose and their many functions.  Her ability to guide implementation within every level of the organization: staff, board, constituents and community is no less than phenomenal. 

Kim connects with people in a way that brings out their best.  She has achieved extremely successful engagements as a CEO, as Interim Director, as facilitator of retreats, speaker at seminars, and even brief consultations with Kim are well worth your investment.  

I have the highest respect and would recommend her to your nonprofit venture at any and all levels to help guide you to your success."

McCray V. Benson, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Henderson County

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"I have worked with Kim  both as a colleague and as a consultant. She is clear-eyed and objective in strategy, assessment and execution, yet builds all of her work on a foundation of warm and trusted relationships. She possesses a combination of skill, talent and sterling judgment that is both unusual and incredibly effective. I would engage her again as a strategist, planner or leader and continue to value her guidance as a trusted advisor."

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Elia Desruisseaux
Associate Dean for Advancement
Douglass College, Rutgers University 

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• Working with someone who has such a long history of fundraising at every level made Kim an approachable and knowledgeable consultant for our team to engage with.

• Kim is the kind of professional who has worked with many consultants herself and therefore knows how to be an impactful one who can quickly understand what your team needs, and can deliver on those needs without a bunch of fanfare. 

• Kim's history of working for a variety of nonprofit organizations gives her the ability to approach situations with her clients from a perspective of "I know the realities of what you're facing," and she really does.

• I appreciate Kim's straightforward and honest approach. She's been in the trenches; she is realistic. Kim will give you a plan that you can actually execute and it will be better because of her immense knowledge base.

Leah Craig Chumbley 

Executive Director, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

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