Executive Search
RA has an extensive network of contacts and vast professional knowledge in the fundraising and education sectors. We provide valuable expertise to institutions in search of qualified development and executive professionals. RA has worked with over 1,800+ institutions. We have observed firsthand why certain individuals succeed as the CEO or the Chief Advancement Officer of a nonprofit, and, conversely, why others fail. Our process focuses on finding and launching the right fit for your organization’s future.
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Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, New Jersey
Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment, Outreach and Engagement/Executive Director of the Ramapo College Foundation, the Director of Major Gifts (Director 1, D32) is responsible for a portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects, private foundations/corporations, and donors.
Sacred Heart High School
Yonkers, New York
Sacred Heart High School is seeking a full-time Director of Advancement who will be responsible for creating and executing Sacred Heart’s alumni relations and capital raising strategies.
Austin Preparatory School
Reading, Massachusetts
The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for the strategic design and implementation of Austin Prep’s comprehensive annual giving program, the Austin Prep Fund. The Director leads programs, events, initiatives, and communications aimed at increasing current use giving and donor participation while supporting the School’s greater development and campaign goals.
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, New Jersey
Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment, Outreach and Engagement/Executive Director of the Ramapo College Foundation, the Director of Advancement (Director 1, D32) is responsible for a portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects, private foundations/corporations, and donors.
Successfully Completed Searches
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
Fort Myers, Florida
The last five years have blessed St. Francis Xavier with unprecedented growth, and the school is now presented with many exciting opportunities that will shape its future. As a results, they are seeking a mission-driven, passionate, experienced Director of Advancement to join the leadership team as they embark on their next chapter.
Saint John Paul II Academy
Boca Raton, Florida
The Principal’s primary purpose is to provide educational leadership to Saint John Paul II Academy. The Principal is the educational leader and is responsible for leading the integration of faith and culture within the school community and for achieving the mission of the school. He/she works closely with the President, the Advisory Board, and others in the school community, to provide leadership in establishing the highest quality Catholic education provided by the teachers.
St. Andrew Catholic School
Cape Coral, Florida
St. Andrew Catholic School, located in Cape Coral, Florida, educates students from preschool to eighth grade in the fullest sense by providing them with the tools to learn and direction to live in service of God and others. This outstanding Diocese of Venice elementary school exists to provide each child an education that is rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
Cardinal Mooney High School
Sarasota, Florida
In collaboration with the Principal and Advisory Board, the Director of Advancement will develop new relationships while maintaining and growing existing ones and building the school’s visibility, impact, and philanthropic resources. This position will be responsible for leading any Capital Campaigns undertaken by Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School.
Cardinal Mooney High School
Sarasota, Florida
The Director of Enrollment Management reports directly to the Principal and is responsible for the strategic direction and plan implementation for each element of the freshman and transfer life cycle, from inquiry generation through onboarding.
Austin Preparatory School
Reading, Massachusetts
The Director of Annual Giving reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for the strategic design and implementation of Austin Prep’s comprehensive annual giving program, the Austin Prep Fund. The Director leads programs, events, initiatives, and communications aimed at increasing current use giving and donor participation while supporting the School’s greater development and campaign goals.
National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) reflects on the ethical dimensions of medicine and scientific development and works to uphold the dignity of the human person in health care and biomedical research.
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep
Brooklyn, New York
Founded in 2003, Brooklyn Jesuit Prep is a Catholic Jesuit middle school serving low-income families of diverse races, ethnicities, and faiths located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. Brooklyn Jesuit Prep’s mission is to develop young leaders who are intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious, and committed to doing justice.
Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Fort Myers, Florida
In collaboration with the Principal and Board of Directors, the Director of Development will develop new relationships while maintaining and growing existing ones and building the school’s visibility, impact, and philanthropic resources. This position will be responsible for leading Bishop Verot High School’s future capital campaign(s).
St. Joseph High School
Trumbull, Connecticut
To support St Joseph High School in its mission, the Director of Advancement will be directly responsible for successfully leading, expanding, and implementing a comprehensive advancement program, including the St. Joseph Fund.
African Sisters Education Collaborative
Scranton, Pennsylvania (remote optional)
Diocese of Phoenix Mission and Programs
Phoenix, Arizona
The Executive Director of Mission Advancement (EDMA) will guide the initiatives that deliver the message and engage donors and leaders in supporting the mission of the Diocese of Phoenix.
The Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary
The Director of Mission Advancement works with Marian Fathers leadership to plan, structure and implement a comprehensive Mission Advancement program. These elements include major gifts, planned giving, grants, special events, print and electronic communications, and overall administration of the Mission Advancement Office.
University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary
Mundelein, Illinois
University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary is seeking a Senior Director of Development Operations to drive efforts to engage constituents; broaden and deepen the relationships within the University community and advance the work of the Office of Development through the meaningful contribution of gifts and talents.
Sacred Heart High School
Yonkers, New York
Sacred Heart is seeking an academic leader with the experience and skill to collaboratively advance an academic vision of excellence and the energy and empathy to lead a group of talented and dedicated teachers, staff, and students.
Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Zoo is seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced Director of Development whose values and accomplishments align with the Zoo’s intentional paradigm of collaborative leadership, dynamic improvement and creative impact.
“The Diocese of Phoenix is grateful for the guidance of Ruotolo Associates Inc. in establishing the Office of Mission Advancement. In addition, the assistance they offered in the search for qualified positions led to the successful hiring of our Executive Director. They focused on understanding the mission and hiring for good fit in our organization.”
REVEREND FREDRICK J. ADAMSON
Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia
Diocese of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Diocese of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
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