Bill Robbins, Research Consultant, The Ohio State University Foundation

How did you get into fundraising and/or prospect research?

Completely by happenstance! The Director of Advancement Services at the university where I was working approached me about the prospect research opening in her office. I had never worked in advancement and had only a vague idea of what prospect research was, but I was ready for a new challenge. Over two decades later, I’m still working in prospect development!

If you were so wealthy you didn’t need to work, what would you do with your time?

Travel...and ensure that I never, ever, ever saw snow again.

What is your favorite board game?

I don’t have a favorite board game, but I really enjoy building jigsaw puzzles!

If you were offered a round trip to the moon, would you take it?

Do I get to travel aboard the Millennium Falcon?

When/where was your first Apra conference?

Washington, D.C. in 2002.