Regional Development Director - Major Gifts & Impact

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Director of Regional Development to advance our fundraising mission by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting leadership gifts across seven regional markets. Reporting to a Senior Director, you will build lasting donor relationships, travel regularly (50%+), and work with academic leaders to align gifts with Notre Dame priorities.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, outstanding communication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to build rapport with donors, benefactors, and colleagues.
• Strong communication (written & verbal), organizational, and time management skills.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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.
• Be willing to travel to one of seven regions across the US: Eastern, NY Metro, Southern, Central, Illinois, Southwest, Northwest.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor engagement

Communication skills

Time management

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Ethical fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Director of Regional Development to advance our fundraising mission by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting leadership gifts across seven regional markets. Reporting to a Senior Director, you will build lasting donor relationships, travel regularly (50%+), and work with academic leaders to align gifts with Notre Dame priorities.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, outstanding communication, and