About the author

William F. (Bill) Bartolini, ACFRE, Ph.D. is a well-known mentor, coach, educator, and counselor to those who raise philanthropic support for nonprofit causes. He has served on the international board of the AFP and has served as Vice Chair of the Board for Professional Advancement. He is a recognized AFP master teacher who presents annually at the AFP International Conference, Blackbaud Conference (BBCon), and for many other gatherings of development officers. Bill is currently the Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Wexner Medical Center and Health Science Colleges. He has held previous roles at George Washington University, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Northeastern University in Boston and Kent State University.