Ruotolo Associates Higher Education Fundraising Consultants

To secure your higher education institution’s reputation and better serve your students, your school needs a vision and the funding to fulfill that vision. Ruotolo Associates draws on decades of experience in strategic fundraising to provide your school with the targeted support it needs to reach your goals.

45+ Years Supporting Higher Education Institutions

Since 1979, Ruotolo Associates has helped colleges and universities run major fundraising campaigns. Our strategies help organizations launch research-based campaigns designed to meet their short-term goals and sustain their mission long-term.

 

Each of our higher education clients has its own needs, goals, and stakeholders to consider. No matter your objective—whether that’s renovating a department building, expanding the STEM labs, or replacing turf on your football field—Ruotolo Associates is ready to provide the strategic planning, communications, and fundraising support you need.

 

Our Services for Higher Education Institutions

  • Advancement/Development Program Assessments
  • Fundraising Strategy & Planning
  • Pre-Campaign Studies
  • Capital Campaign Planning
  • Comprehensive Campaign Management
  • Major Gift Cultivation & Solicitation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff & Volunteer Training
  • Philanthropic Research, Analytics & Metrics
  • Prospect, Corporate & Foundation Research
  • Comprehensive Advancement Counsel
  • Admissions, Marketing & Communications, Constituent Relations
  • Board Leadership & Governance
  • Professional Development
  • Planned Giving & Endowment Initiatives
  • Executive Search Services

Colleges and Universities Who Trust Ruotolo Associates

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Hear From a Higher Education Fundraising Client

“[Ruotolo Associates] provided us with strategic direction and also initiated a mid-campaign survey that helped us understand the dynamics of our efforts and how best to strategically conclude the campaign. Our goal was set at $80 million, and we concluded the campaign at more than $88 million.”
DONALD P. BIELECKI
Former Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Niagara University, Niagara, NY

Get to know
our fundraising consultants

Our team provides the targeted philanthropic and executive support your higher education institution needs to achieve your goals.

President & Chief Operating Officer

Vice President, Marketing and Client Strategy

Vice President & Director Faith-Based Division

Meet Students’ Needs with Targeted Fundraising Counsel