Director, Regional Development

University of Notre Dame, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago

Location: Notre Dame, INDIANA

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: 11 Mar 2024

Position Information

Job Title	Director, Regional Development
Job Description	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 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 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 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 *We are currently hiring for the following regions: Eastern, NY Metro, Southern, Northwest, Southwest, Illinois. But note that 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. YOU MATTER TOO: 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!* (#LI-BG1)
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and 5 + years of professional work experience Ability to easily develop rapport with donors, benefactors, and colleagues Natural curiosity and excellent listening skills, including the ability to ask relevant questions at the right time Enjoyment of overcoming challenges and pursuing achievement Demonstrated superb verbal and written communications skills, including storytelling Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills Commitment to belonging, equity and access, integrity, learning, and anti-racism while engaging in all job responsibilities Willingness and ability to learn relevant tax and estate law and planned giving mechanisms Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to your designated region Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings, especially during football season and special events
Preferred Qualifications	Because of the nature of this position, certain additional qualities will be key to the success of this role. They include: Deep commitment to Notre Dame’s mission and core values Ability to inspire and engender a passion for Notre Dame Unparalleled personal integrity Results-oriented work style Optimistic and empowered attitude Creative and entrepreneurial mindset Intellectual curiosity in a wide range of interests related to the dimensions of an academic institution like Notre Dame
Special Instructions to Applicants	Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that Women and People of Color are less likely to apply unless they meet every single qualification. At Notre Dame, we welcome and encourage those with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe varied talents enrich our work and create an inclusive environment for all who care for Notre Dame. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, please apply anyway.
Department	Development-AVP Regional Dev (21035)
Department Website	https://giving.nd.edu
Family / Sub-Family	External Relations / Regional Dvlpmt
Career Stream/Level	EIC 3 Specialist
Department Hiring Pay Range	Starts in the low $100ks, commensurate with experience.
Pay ID	Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status	S1 - FT Exempt
Job Category	Administrator/Professional
Job Type	Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
Schedule: Hours/Week
Schedule: # of months	12

Posting Detail Information

Job Posting Date (Campus)	02/05/2024
Job Posting Date (Public)	02/05/2024
Job Closing Date	03/11/2024
Posting Type	Open To All Applicants
Posting Number	S24636
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/33441

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