Director, Regional Development

University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Director, Regional Development.

Applications will be accepted until .

• Be the kind of person who enjoys building meaningful, long-term relationships

• Have experience and ease interacting with C-suite level of 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

• 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

• Subscribe to and abide by the University Core Values

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 Dames 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:

• Masters degree and/or relevant professional certifications.
• Higher-education or nonprofit fundraising experience.
• C-suite engagement experience.

ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual 'Great Colleges to Work For' survey...and we are proud of it!

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe 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 those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S251388. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.







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