Development Coordinator

University of Notre Dame•Notre Dame, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Coordinator supports the Directors of Regional Development in securing major gifts. The role serves as an operational and stewardship resource for the team, helping identify and engage leadership benefactors and prospects while maintaining administrative excellence and effective donor relations. The coordinator supports donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship; maintains benefactor information and donor profiles; and partners with fundraisers to align University needs with donor priorities. The position also serves as a point of contact for donors requiring customized handling, addresses donor requests and concerns, and works with colleagues across the University to improve reporting standards and donor relations practices. Administrative duties include providing organizational support to the Directors, coordinating complex travel, preparing and tracking expenses and budgets, processing gift acknowledgements, maintaining CRM contact reports, and generating tracking reports. Other duties may be assigned. The position is located in South Bend, Indiana. A resume and cover letter are required. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Salary is up to $25 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Associate's degree plus 2 years of professional experience, or 4 years of professional office experience in lieu of a degree.
Strong written communication and editing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to remain tactful in all situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Google tools, including email, calendaring, Docs, and Sheets.
Ability and willingness to learn, use, seek, adapt, and adopt new technologies.
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Mission-oriented toward the aims of the University.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Nonprofit experience.
Fundraising operations experience.
Corporate sales operations experience.

Responsibilities

Support the identification, cultivation, and ongoing stewardship of high-level donors and prospective benefactors.
Maintain and update the benefactor information database to help fundraisers focus on targeted prospects.
Develop donor profiles covering historical giving, personal priorities, and philanthropic interests to inform solicitation strategies.
Partner with fundraisers to align University needs with donor priorities and assist with solicitations.
Serve as a primary contact for donors requiring customized handling and appropriate acknowledgement of leadership-level support.
Address and resolve benefactor requests or concerns promptly and communicate clearly with regional fundraisers.
Assist Directors in identifying timely solutions to donor needs and strengthening long-term relationships.
Collaborate with University administrative peers to refine reporting standards and share donor relations best practices.
Provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the Directors of Regional Development.
Coordinate complex travel arrangements, including airfare, lodging, transportation, and meal reservations.
Prepare, reconcile, and track travel expense reports, department expenditures, and regional budgets.
Process gift acknowledgements, maintain CRM contact reports, and generate regular tracking reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.