Foundation Relations Director - Engineering & AI Grants

Notre Dame International; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame seeks a dynamic Director of Foundation Relations to grow external support for engineering and computing initiatives through strategy, proposal development, and stewardship. You will work with faculty to translate complex technical research into compelling foundation opportunities.

Partner with the College of Engineering and the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative to cultivate relationships, coordinate campus visits, and drive successful philanthropic funding for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–5 years in fundraising, grant writing, corporate/foundation relations, or related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with proven proposal writing/editing.
• Experience working with high-level stakeholders and managing a portfolio.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Willingness to relocate to South Bend, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership and faculty to surface high-impact research for philanthropic solicitation.
• Expand the foundation prospect pool and build sustained, long-term partnerships.
• Draft, edit, review LOIs and full grant proposals with faculty.
• Develop annual plans for proposals, meetings, and foundation engagement.
• Coordinate campus visits for foundation representatives to meet with faculty/leadership.
• Collaborate with Notre Dame Research to align proposals with research objectives.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Communication

Relocation readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

The University of Notre Dame seeks a dynamic Director of Foundation Relations to grow external support for engineering and computing initiatives through strategy, proposal development, and stewardship. You will work with faculty to translate complex technical research into compelling foundation opportunities.

Partner with the College of Engineering and the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative to cultivate relationships, coordinate campus visits, and drive successful philanthropic funding for