The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace; it is a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!
Job DescriptionIf you are ready to embrace each day, knowing that your work advances the mission of Notre Dame to make a positive, lasting impact in the world, then you have found the best role you will ever have.
Located on the beautiful campus of Notre Dame, this front-line fundraiser role supports the University’s development efforts. The Associate Regional Director works with a portfolio of 1000+ people to unlock the grace of giving in advancing Notre Dame’s mission. Using proven relationship skills, you will work closely with Development Department colleagues to identify, cultivate, steward, and secure unrestricted funds from benefactors in your specific geographic region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use strategy to identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts that join together the interests of donors with unrestricted and giving society opportunities at the University
- Develop relationships with current and potential benefactors whose resources will be integral to supporting the mission of Notre Dame
- Establish and maintain a rapport with each benefactor to sustain the benefactor’s philanthropic relationship with Notre Dame
- Create a digital fundraising strategy for your portfolio, including video and phone calls
- Attend a significant number of regional and campus events as a representative of the University, following safety guidelines and protocols; evening and weekend activity is routine
- Travel approximately once a month
- Promote teamwork and support within Annual Giving and across Development, acting as a liaison between Annual Giving and other areas of the Development Department
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling visits, managing a budget, organizing contact reports, manipulating data in Excel, and reading reports to maximize work efforts.
Why You Will Love This Role:
Relationships are at the core of how we build and develop Notre Dame. If you want to work on a highly collaborative team that exudes positivity while exercising dauntless determination to hit goals and directly impact Notre Dame’s students and mission, this role is for you.
Work Environment:
You will travel to and call benefactors in your designated region, connecting them to campus and joining together their interests with unrestricted and giving society opportunities at the University. This role is typically 40 hours/week but sometimes requires additional hours for operational needs. Typical needs include Notre Dame Football home games and Notre Dame Day, our annual day of giving. We also offer hybrid scheduling (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Our mission is to be a Force for Good in the world, and that means supporting your goals, too! Whatever matters most to you, from childcare to professional development to retirement, the University of Notre Dame offers an amazing array of benefits to support and enhance wherever you are in life. To learn more, visit Our Benefits Page!
If you feel a close connection to Notre Dame – the mission, the people, the campus, and the impact that we make together – this will be the best place you ever call home.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience.
- Superb interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Comfortable and effective in dealing with high net-worth individuals, with the ability to easily develop rapport with the networks of leadership-level benefactors.
- Strong time management and organizational skills: process management from concept to execution.
- Effective at building collegial working relationships and thrives in a highly collaborative, cross-team environment.
- Ability to travel one-third to half of your work time; you own your travel schedule, which varies by season.
- Comfortable cold calling benefactors at a high volume.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in different stages simultaneously, along with proficient use of technology.
- Familiarity with the University of Notre Dame’s values, brand, and objectives.
- Commitment to defending the dignity of every human person, to promote a just society in which every person can flourish, and to attending particularly to the needs of the most vulnerable.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of non-profit administration and/or how philanthropy plays a role in an organization’s success.
- Demonstrated success in cultivating and soliciting gifts while simultaneously inspiring deeper commitment through relationships.
- Expertise in AI, data, or technology that drives giving.
$70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience.
RESUME & COVER LETTER REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of professional experience.
- Superb interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Comfortable and effective in dealing with high-net-worth individuals and developing rapport with leadership-level benefactors.
- Strong time management and organizational skills; process management from concept to execution.
- Ability to build collegial working relationships and thrive in a highly collaborative, cross-team environment.
- Ability to travel one-third to half of work time; owns travel schedule.
- Comfortable cold calling benefactors at a high volume.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in different stages simultaneously and use technology proficiently, including manipulating data in Excel.
- Familiarity with the University of Notre Dame's values, brand, and objectives.
- Commitment to defending the dignity of every human person and promoting a just society.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Understanding of non-profit administration and/or how philanthropy plays a role in an organization's success.
- Demonstrated success in cultivating and soliciting gifts and inspiring deeper commitment through relationships.
- Expertise in AI, data, or technology that drives giving.
What We Do
The University of Notre Dame is a global, private Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Founded in 1842, the institution is inspired by its Catholic character to be a powerful force for good in the world. It focuses on fostering intellectual growth and moral character in equal measure, pursuing academic excellence and breakthroughs in research and leadership across all fields of study.
