Director's Circle

We think the best student-athletes deserve the best athletic scholarships. That’s why we created the Director’s Circle.

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What is the Director’s Circle?

An extension of the Rockne Heritage Fund, the Director’s Circle is a group of alumni, parents, and friends who provide Notre Dame with a high level of annual support for expendable athletic scholarships. Through their gifts, members of the Director’s Circle:

  • Provide powerful recruiting tools
  • Enable student-athletes to come to Notre Dame without having to worry about how they will pay for it
  • Make Notre Dame dreams come true

How do I become a member?

Joining the Director’s Circle is easy! Simply make an annual gift to the Rockne Heritage Fund at one of the following tiers of giving:

What are the benefits of membership?

As a member of the Director’s Circle, you will receive:

  • A memento emblematic of your membership
  • Athletics publications, such as the Athletics Annual Report
  • University communications, such as the President’s Newsletter and Notre Dame Magazine
  • Invitations to special events with senior athletics staff
  • A membership card granting you complimentary admission to regular-season varsity sports competitions (excluding football, men’s basketball, and hockey, and subject to ticket availability)
  • “Special contributor status” in the football ticket lottery, with improved chances for success in obtaining tickets to multiple home football games
  • A 20% discount on merchandise purchased at the Warren Golf Course Pro Shop (excluding lessons, rounds, etc.)
  • Discounts at select on-campus dining venues, including Sorin’s, Leahy’s, and Legends (membership card must be offered to receive discounts.)

On top of all that, you will receive additional benefits as an Irish Legends member.

Every gift matters. Join the Director’s Circle today.

Questions? Please contact:

Maureen L. McNamara
Executive Director, Director’s Circle
C101 Joyce Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-9443
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