Director of
Mission Advancement

Mission, Vision, and Strategic Direction

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are a Congregation whose identity begins and ends with a single conviction expressed by their foundress, St. Julie Billiart: "Oh! How good is the good God." The story of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur begins with Julie Billiart and Françoise Blin de Bourdon, remarkable women of faith, resilience, and vision — devoted to proclaiming the goodness of God and providing transformative education to those most in need. That founding spirit has never diminished. In the words of the Congregation itself, "our spirituality is characterized by the call to discover and become the very goodness of God in our world," embracing "faith, prayer, education, social justice and environmental stewardship" and committing to deepen relationships with God, one another, those living in poverty, and the whole of creation. "Whether teaching, counseling, praying, feeding the hungry or pursuing justice," the Sisters "live the Gospel and seek to reflect the goodness of God," and as Sisters, they "never retire from their vocation of service and prayer." Julie sent her Sisters to reach out to people in the most abandoned places, to give them tools for life, to change lives, dismantle unjust systems, and alleviate poverty through education. To work in mission with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur is to be part of a community shaped by more than two centuries of that same joyful, justice-seeking, globally minded spirit.

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur's work spans some of the world's most underserved areas. The Congregation works to change oppressive structures that contribute to poverty and to help people obtain adequate means for life and human dignity, including food, clothing, shelter, education, medical care, and work. The Congregation believes that education in varied forms is the best means for changing structures and improving the lives of individuals, families, groups, and nations.

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur also hold NGO status at the United Nations, advocating on behalf of human rights, women's empowerment, education, anti-trafficking initiatives, sustainable development, and environmental stewardship.

The Congregation's core ministries include:

Director of Mission Advancement

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have long benefited from the generosity of donors who believe in the Congregation's mission and impact. As the needs of the world continue to grow, the Congregation seeks to elevate its advancement efforts.

The Director of Mission Advancement will have the opportunity to build upon a successful foundation while creating a more integrated, international, and future-focused fundraising strategy. This position offers the chance to connect philanthropic investment directly to transformational work taking place across five continents.

Reporting to the Congregational Leadership Team and the Executive Director of the Congregational Mission Office, the Director will serve as a strategic partner, ambassador, and relationship-builder, helping donors connect their generosity to meaningful impact around the world with a focus on Latin America and Africa.

Candidate Profile

The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur seek a fundraising leader with experience in nonprofit advancement, major gift cultivation, and cross-cultural relationship management. The capacity to engage both faith-based and secular philanthropic audiences is essential.

Location & Application

The Director of Mission Advancement will work in close collaboration with SNDdeN's global leadership and the US-based offices for Mission Advancement, Communications, and Finance. The role involves regular engagement with the Congregation's international presence across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.