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Job Title: Director, Regional Development

The University of Notre Dame is hiring a Director of Regional Development to advance our mission by unlocking the grace of giving. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as a front-line fundraiser and help others contribute in philanthropic ways to support the University's priorities For Good, then this role may be for you.

Reporting directly to an Executive Director of Regional Development-in collaboration with the Associate Vice President of Regional Development-this fundraising role supports the University's development efforts as you identify, cultivate, steward, and secure leadership-level gifts. As Director of Regional Development, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution in a working environment that values trust, transparency, teamwork, driving change, feedback, and fun.

To fulfill the goals & priorities of this role, you'll need to:

Be the kind of person who enjoys building meaningful, long-term relationships
Have experience and ease interacting with C-suite level clients, donors, and benefactors
Know how to cultivate significant gifts, make "big asks" and close complex agreements
Enjoy traveling, with the ability to organize your travel schedule according to established goals and priorities
Be a strategic-thinker, creative problem-solver, and team player
Cast a compelling vision for sustainable philanthropy rather than the short gain of single gifts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your ability to successfully, efficiently, and professionally perform the following duties and responsibilities is an essential ingredient in meeting the University Relations objectives for Regional Development.

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

Note: relocation to the South Bend region is REQUIRED for this role.

WHY THIS WORK MATTERS:

Our work advances the mission of Notre Dame to make a positive, lasting impact in the world each and every day. By listening and understanding what a benefactor tells you is most important in their lives, you will use their passions as a guide to bring them into a direct connection and support of the area within the University that aligns most closely with their interests. You will travel to your designated region to meet benefactors, getting to know and understand them, their families, and their world view at a very intimate level. You will also develop close relationships with the smart, dedicated colleagues all around you, making this a truly great place to work. This is how you will leave an indelible mark on the University of Notre Dame, our benefactors, and ultimately, our students.

FOR GOOD, FOR YOU:
Our mission is to be a Force for Good in the world, and that means supporting your goals, too! Whatever matters most to you, from childcare to professional development to retirement, the University of Notre Dame offers an amazing array of benefits to support and enhance wherever you are in life. To learn more, visit Our Benefits Page.

If you feel a close connection to Notre Dame - the mission, the people, the campus, and the impact that we make together - this will be a great opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of professional work experience
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
Ability to travel up to 50% to designated regions, occasional weekends, and evenings
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

Preferred Qualifications:

Because of the nature of this position, certain additional qualities will be key to the success of this role. They include:

Master's degree and/or relevant professional certifications
Higher-education or nonprofit fundraising experience

Department: Development-AVP Regional Dev (21035)

Department Website:

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff, and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community.

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