Donor Relations & Development Coordinator

Universityofnotredame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a Development Associate to support portfolio management, donor relations, and fundraising operations. You will help identify and steward high-level donors, maintain donor records, and prepare reports to inform solicitations across regional fundraisers.

You will coordinate travel, manage expenses, and provide administrative support to the Directors of Regional Development while upholding Notre Dame's mission and commitments to donor

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 2 years professional experience, or 4 years professional office experience in lieu of a degree considered.
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google apps.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support identification, cultivation, and stewardship of high-level donors.
• Maintain donor database to optimize productivity and target prospects.
• Develop donor profiles highlighting giving history and interests for better solicitations.
• Collaborate with fundraisers to align University needs with donor priorities.
• Serve as main contact for donors needing customized handling and acknowledgements.
• Address donor requests and resolve concerns with regional fundraisers.
• Assist Directors in identifying timely donor solutions to strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with university admins to refine reporting standards and share best practices.
• Provide administrative support to Directors of Regional Development.
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements and manage travel expenses.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Tech adaptability

Organizational skills

Work authorization

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a Development Associate to support portfolio management, donor relations, and fundraising operations. You will help identify and steward high-level donors, maintain donor records, and prepare reports to inform solicitations across regional fundraisers.

You will coordinate travel, manage expenses, and provide administrative support to the Directors of Regional Development while upholding Notre Dame's mission and commitments to donor