Stewardship & Donor Relations Lead — Events & Communications

Notre Dame International; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame in South Bend seeks an Assistant Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations to support strategic donor relations across Development.

You will manage the Memorial Tree & Bench Program, lead capital updates, plan donor events, and oversee stewardship communications such as Stewardship Scoop and Grateful Gazette.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in development, excellent writing and editing, and ability to work with benefactors and university leadership.

Qualifications

• ;Bachelor’s degree required.
• ;3+ years in development, donor relations, or related fields.
• ;Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• ;Interpersonal and relationship-management skills with high‑level benefactors.
• ;Proficiency with CRM and MS Office.
• ;Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Memorial Tree & Bench Program management from inquiry to dedication.
• Lead capital impact updates and donor communications.
• Plan and execute high‑touch donor events.
• Oversee stewardship communications such as Stewardship Scoop and Grateful Gazette.
• Provide flexible, high‑level support across the unit during peak times.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm.

Interpersonal and relationship‑mgt.

Project management

Attention to detail

CRM proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Notre Dame in South Bend seeks an Assistant Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations to support strategic donor relations across Development.

You will manage the Memorial Tree & Bench Program, lead capital updates, plan donor events, and oversee stewardship communications such as Stewardship Scoop and Grateful Gazette.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in development, excellent writing and editing, and ability to work with benefactors and university leadership.