The Advancement Office is responsible for alumnae relations, communication, public relations, volunteer programs and fundraising for the Academy, providing programs and events that connect members of the school community to the school and to each other. Charged with securing support to achieve the Academy's institutional goals, we work with parents, alumnae, alumnae parents, grandparents, foundations and friends of Notre Dame.

The Advancement Office also produces Visions, mailed to all of our alumnae, parents and friends. This publication contains timely information regarding the school's academic programs, student activities and achievements, volunteer efforts, and alumnae news and events. Please visit our Communications site for the most current news.

Annual Giving is the Academy's ongoing fundraising program that provides needed support to offset current operating expenses. Gifts to the Annual Fund insure quality instruction, defray the cost of needed maintenance, and provide financial aid for deserving students. Proceeds from the annual BLAST, the Spring Event dinner and auction and the Academy's largest fundraising event, also provide important funding for students, faculty and programs. Annual support from alumnae, parents and friends is vital to sustain a high quality academic program for Notre Dame students. For more information, please visit the Annual Fund.

The Academy's Capital Campaign, "Teach Them What They Need to Know for Life," was launched to fund two major initiatives: campus improvements and increasing the endowment. Endowment gifts to support the long-term health of Notre Dame are encouraged through the school's Planned Giving program. In addition, events sponsored by the parents' and alumnae associations provide additional funding for scholarships and other important needs of the school.

The Advancement Office provides many volunteer opportunities for parents, alumnae, alumnae parents and friends of the Academy to be involved in the life of the school. Annual events sponsored by the Parents' Association and the Alumnae Association also bring the school community together throughout the year.

For more information on Advancement programs, please contact the Director of Advancement by phone at 610-687-3867.