University of Notre Dame · 1 day ago
Director, Regional Development
Notre Dame, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe University of Notre Dame is a vibrant, mission-driven community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. They are hiring a Director of Regional Development to advance the University's mission through effective fundraising, cultivating relationships with benefactors, and representing the University at various events.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts that connect the philanthropic interests of donors with the priorities and needs of the University
Develop long-term relationships and lasting rapport with current and future benefactors whose resources will support and sustain the mission of Notre Dame
Represent the University at a significant number of regional and campus events, which means travel, evening, and weekend activity is routine (at least 50%)
Work in close collaboration with academic leaders and Development Department colleagues to match each donor’s vision with the needs of the University
Meet annual goals and priorities as established by the team and the department
Subscribe to and abide by the University Mission & Core Values
Be willing to travel to one of seven regions across the US: Eastern, NY Metro, Southern, Central, Illinois, Southwest, Northwest
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e., business, finance, marketing, communications, education) and 5 years of related experience required
Ability to build rapport with donors, benefactors, and colleagues
Strong communication (written & verbal), organizational, and time management skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, access, integrity, learning, and anti-racism
Willingness to learn relevant tax, estate law, and planned giving mechanisms
Regional and/or international travel required, depending on regional assignment
Deep commitment to Notre Dame's mission and values, and the ability to inspire passion for Notre Dame
Results-oriented, optimistic, and empowered attitude
Creative, entrepreneurial, and intellectually curious mindset
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
Preferred
Master's degree and/or relevant professional certifications
Higher-education or nonprofit fundraising experience
C-suite engagement experience
Benefits
An amazing array of benefits to support and enhance wherever you are in life
Company
University of Notre Dame
In addition to having a successful career as a researcher, school psychologist, and academic professional,
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of Notre Dame has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (22)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
Lilly Endowment
2026-01-23Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Matthew Nguyen
Co-Founder of Notre Dame Adult Education Alliance (Ad-Ed)
Mariette Quinn
Advisor to Chief Information Officer/VP of OIT
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