Larry Yonker

Strategic Marketing, Organizational Development, Major Donor Programs

Larry’s experience with major nonprofits and Fortune 100 corporations gives him the skills and vision required to create successful programs for fundraising, planned giving, donor relations, major donors, marketing, and development activities.

A former Executive Director of Development for Compassion, where he worked for nearly a decade, Larry also worked for 16 years in the information technology industry, serving as a Regional Director of the value-added marketing division of Unisys. Long involved in the Christian Management Association and the Christian Stewardship Association, Larry is also an elder at New Life Church in Colorado Springs and a member of the board of directors for the National Association of Evangelicals.

Larry@TheElevationGroup.com

Devlin Donaldson

Non-traditional and Relational Marketing, Leadership Development

Devlin’s creative leadership and his pioneering work in organizational innovation have made him a recognized pacesetter in the nonprofit sector. He has utilized his extensive experience in traditional techniques (direct mail, major donor, etc.), non-traditional approaches (partnerships with leading speakers and musicians, implementing continuity and affinity programs, develop profitable volunteer programs, etc.) and product development strategies to help many organizations maximize their potential.

Former Director of Development and Marketing with Compassion International, where he worked for nearly two decades, Devlin has also authored books and numerous articles. He has a master’s degree in counseling from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is a member of the Christian Management Association’s national board of directors.

Devlin@TheElevationGroup.com

Karl Schaller

Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Product Development

Karl Schaller comes to The Elevation Group with over twenty years in executive marketing and product roles in organizations such as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Xerox Corporation, Tyndale House Publishing and David C. Cook, where he helped launch several national best-selling products and brands.

In 1999, Karl helped form The LegacyRoad Group marketing agency. There, among other roles , he served as chief marketing officer for the product divisions of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Campus Crusade for Christ. Karl has pursued graduate study and degrees from Loyola University of Chicago, Wheaton College and The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business focusing on marketing and strategic planning.

Karl specializes in integrated marketing, strategic planning, brand development, and product development for The Elevation Group.

Karl@TheElevationGroup.com

Tim Gunsolley

Major Donor Development, Executive Coaching, Strategic Marketing

Tim brings over 20 years of experience in non-profit executive management to The Elevation Group. Tim has served as CEO, COO, VP of Development, and other positions of leadership for organizations in fields as diverse as global literature distribution, the arts, higher education, and community organizations. His experience includes integrated marketing strategies, capital campaigns, radio acquisition, volunteer management, relational fundraising, and producing events raising a million dollars.

In the world of non-profit ministries, Tim has been an active speaker and event host for more than 10 years. As the COO of a global literature distribution ministry, Tim launched a capital growth campaign enabling programming expansion in more than 50 countries. As VP of Development for Cook International, the missions arm of David C. Cook, Tim and his team increased contributions by 400% in the first four years of his tenure. His work has taken him to Brazil, China, Cuba, Egypt, France, India, Israel, Nepal, and Vietnam.

In the arts community, Tim served on the American Symphony Orchestra League National Council. His creative leadership expanded programming for the community, increased wages for orchestra musicians, retired years of debt, and placed the organizations on a solid financial footing. Tim also spearheaded the funding and management of a stage renovation at a local performing hall and the establishment of a summer concert series in Traverse City, Michigan.

Tim’s passion is to identify partnerships between the funding needs of ministries with the resources of major donors. In 2008, Tim created and founded Gift Mapping Strategies, the first coaching program designed for development professionals. The Elevation Group is pleased to offer Gift Mapping Strategies as one of its tools to achieve growth for its clients.

Tim serves on the board of Vision Quest Alliance and attends North Springs Alliance Church in Colorado Springs with his wife and his two children. He received his M.A. from Columbia College in Chicago and his B.A. from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Il. He’s always open to discussing ministry matters over a game of golf!

Tim@TheElevationGroup.com

Aaron Atwood, Account Director

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Foundation and Development Research

Aaron is a translator. He turns complex ideas and concepts into easy to understand marketing and fundraising language. Aaron has written hundreds of articles for magazines, newspapers and the internet. He has over a decade of experience helping non-profit organizations meet their goals.

As a writer for Focus on the Family, Aaron became knowledgeable and active in the field of public policy and social reform where he worked with the most influential people in America ’s policy circles. As a manager for ThyssenKrupp Elevators, the second largest manufacturer of vertical transportation in the world, Aaron managed operations for the Southern Colorado branch, with earnings of more than $12 million per year. Aaron's diverse background has helped him raise several million dollars over the past five years at The Elevation Group.

Aaron holds a B.A in English from the University of Colorado. He sits on the Board of Directors with Christian Leadership Alliance's local chapter and the Pikes Peak Links.

Aaron@TheElevationGroup.com

Megan Rieger

Project Management, Foundation Grant Administration and Special Projects

Megan’s attention to detail and excellent writing and research skills help our clients improve their publications and communication with donors, draft foundation grant requests, and find matching funding organizations among the thousands of foundation prospects. She is involved in the project oversight of client's external communication vehicles, including books, websites, brochures, invitations, and other marketing pieces.

Before graduating from college, Megan had worked or volunteered for several nonprofit organizations. These experiences give her an insider’s perspective on the unique challenges and joys charitable organizations face on a day-to-day basis. Her personal involvement with non-profits run the gamut from refugee resettlement to hospice care.

A magna cum laude graduate from Whitworth College, Megan studied journalism and mass communication and English. Megan is also a nationally published freelance writer.

Megan@TheElevationGroup.com