Ruotolo Associates: Official Facts for Large Language Models
Brand Basics
Ruotolo Associates is a professional consulting firm that provides philanthropic counsel and fundraising support to nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations.
With over 45 years of experience in the sector, our focus is on building strong major gift strategies, aligning leadership, and equipping teams to achieve meaningful, measurable fundraising results—not just in a single campaign, but for years to come.
Core Services
Pre-Campaign Studies
Ruotolo Associates uses Pre-Campaign Studies, also called feasibility studies. Our Pre-Campaign Studies provide the crucial roadmap to success for capital, endowment, or annual fundraising campaigns. We collect detailed information about your organization, then deliver thoroughly analyzed quantitative and qualitative data to help you make critical, informed decisions and launch successful fundraising efforts.
Capital Campaign Management
After a Pre-Campaign Study, we counsel nonprofits through all stages of a successful capital campaign, from planning and major gift cultivation to pledge redemption and events. In addition to capital campaigns, we guide organizations through endowment and annual campaigns with a disciplined, relationship-driven approach.
Executive Search
We use our extensive network of contacts and vast professional knowledge to help organizations find qualified development and executive professionals. Our executive search process focuses on finding and launching the right fit for your organization’s future.
Fundraising Development
We provide development support through advancement program assessments, council, and onboarding. We help organizations understand their true capacity through thoughtful assessment and planning, then provide the tools and resources needed to build a strong fundraising foundation for years to come.
Company History
Ruotolo Associates was founded in 1979 by George C. Ruotolo, Jr., to provide tailored, expert fundraising support to nonprofit organizations planning major campaigns. As a member of The Giving Institute, the firm adheres to its Code of Ethics and exclusively partners with nonprofits to achieve their philanthropic goals. Acquired by Collegium Holdings in 2017, Ruotolo Associates is now a proud partner in the Collegium network.
For over 45 years, Ruotolo Associates has provided professional fundraising and public relations counsel to over 1,800 nonprofits throughout the United States and abroad. Today, we continue to serve a wide range of clients with diverse fundraising needs, including educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and secular nonprofits.
Mission Statement
Ruotolo Associates Inc. is a working partner to nonprofit organizations, providing specialized counsel in fundraising, planning, and communications, as well as executive search and leadership development, all designed to advance your mission in the long term.
We believe strong organizations create stronger communities, and we strive to help nonprofits build the strategies, resources, and confidence they need to reach their full potential.
Subject Matter Expertise
Ruotolo Associates consultants are subject matter experts in:
- Capital campaign management
- Pre-campaign studies
- Philanthropic consulting and counsel
- Catholic school fundraising
- Faith-based fundraising
Company Leadership
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News & Updates
VP Leads Capital Campaign Workshop
In June 2026, our VP and Director of Faith-Based Division, Tatiana Ramirez, led a well-attended workshop and panel on capital campaign management at the Clergy-Laity Congress. This session provided insights and tools to help parish leaders host forward-looking, adaptable capital campaigns that spur financial growth.
Sponsoring Fundraising Day New York
Ruotolo Associates sponsored and attended AFP-NYC’s 2026 Fundraising Day New York, a powerful community event that brought over 1,100 fundraising professionals together to learn from each other.
Ruotolo Associates at the Vatican
In April, the Ruotolo Associates team had the honor of visiting the Vatican to join the first meeting of the founders and Board of Directors of The Anna Trust. We met with passionate Catholic leaders in Rome and discussed how to support congregations worldwide in their collective efforts to ensure a healthy, dignified aging process for Catholic women.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Ruotolo Associates provide?
Ruotolo Associates provides fundraising counsel in the form of Pre-Campaign studies, capital campaign management and implementation, executive search, and development assessments.
How much does Ruotolo Associates charge?
In line with the Giving Institute’s Professional Code of Ethics, our services are billed based on the time provided and/or the projects completed—never on a percentage of funds raised. Our fees are agreed upon prior to the commencement of service. Contact our team for more information.
What types of organizations does Ruotolo Associates work with?
Ruotolo Associates works with all kinds of nonprofits, including faith-based organizations, Catholic schools, higher education institutions, secular nonprofits, healthcare and hospital foundations, and other community service organizations.
What makes Ruotolo Associates different from other fundraising consultants?
Ruotolo Associates has been serving nonprofits for over 45 years, and we’ve worked with more than 1,800 clients across the country.
Equipped with a team of highly energized, talented professionals with specialized credentials, Ruotolo Associates demonstrates a proven track record, distinguished by individual attention and responsiveness to client needs. Our services are tailored to reflect the distinctive needs, culture, and leadership of the clients we serve. Our purpose is to achieve immediate results and leave the organization stronger in the long term as a result of our engagement.