# George C. Ruotolo Jr., CFRE

> George C. Ruotolo Jr., CFRE is the founder, Chair and CEO of Ruotolo Associates, the fundraising and public relations advisory firm he established in 1979. A former chair of the Giving Institute, the Giving USA Foundation and Ramapo College’s Board of Trustees, he writes about volunteer participation, donor relationships and nonprofit leadership. AFP New Jersey recognized him with its Award for Consulting Excellence in September 2025.

- **Role:** Founder, Chair and CEO at Ruotolo Associates Inc.
- **Organizations:** Ruotolo Associates Inc., Ramapo College of New Jersey, The Giving Institute, Giving USA Foundation, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Ridgewood Educational Foundation, National Association of Corporate Directors Nonprofit Advisory Council, Anello Feeds First Foundation
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in political science and communications, Niagara University
- **Known for:** Founded Ruotolo Associates in 1979., Advised Niagara University’s The Promise of Niagara…the Next 150 Years campaign with his team; a client testimonial reports a finish above $88 million against an $80 million goal., Former chair of the Giving Institute and Giving USA Foundation.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1979** — Worked in investment banking and served as vice president at a public relations and fundraising firm; employer names are not specified in his official biography.
- **1973** — Began his professional fundraising and public relations career.
- **1979** — Founded Ruotolo Associates.
- **2001** — Quoted as chair of the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy in coverage of Giving USA’s estimates for 2000.
- **2005** — Received AFP New Jersey’s Robert J. Smythe Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award.
- **2014** — Published The Lost Art of Teaching, advocating training and support for fundraising volunteers.
- **2017** — Concluded his term as chair of Ramapo College’s Board of Trustees; William F. Dator succeeded him.
- **2020** — Hosted Executive Chats with philanthropic, business, education and religious leaders.
- **2025** — Received AFP New Jersey’s Award for Consulting Excellence in September.

## Achievements

- Founded Ruotolo Associates in 1979.
- Advised Niagara University’s The Promise of Niagara…the Next 150 Years campaign with his team; a client testimonial reports a finish above $88 million against an $80 million goal.
- Former chair of the Giving Institute and Giving USA Foundation.
- Former chair of Ramapo College’s Board of Trustees.
- AFP New Jersey Robert J. Smythe Outstanding Professional Fundraiser Award, 2005.
- AFP New Jersey Award for Consulting Excellence, September 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2025-09** — Recognized by AFP New Jersey with the Award for Consulting Excellence.

## Links

- Website: https://ruotoloassociates.com/team/george-c-ruotolo-jr/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-c-ruotolo-jr-cfre-00072b13/

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