A Learning Community
Notre Dame High School, San Jose is the center for women’s leadership in Silicon Valley and has provided an exceptional Catholic college preparatory education for young women since 1851. The school's mission is guided by the teachings of Saint Julie Billiart, the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, with a strong focus on social justice to create lifelong learners, spiritual seekers, justice advocates and community leaders. Our mission, summarized by the words of Saint Julie Billiart, is to “teach them what they need to know for life.”
Advancing Notre Dame
Notre Dame High School is the oldest private high school for young women in the Western United States. Through decades, the school has responded to the times and has been a leader in women’s education. Today, the school has a vision to be recognized as the center for women’s leadership advancing community partnerships that support career exploration, interfaith understanding and advocacy for transformative philanthropy.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the development and implementation of strategy for fundraising and resource growth and is responsible for meeting annual fundraising targets
- Provides professional expertise in leading a comprehensive advancement program that supports the mission and programs of Notre Dame High School
- Creates and sustains a culture of giving and engagement through robust communications, annual giving programs, major gift solicitation, planned giving and capital campaigns
- Engages constituents in the advancement of the school through their contributions of time, talent and financial resources
- Oversees and directs the work of the advancement and marketing/communications team
