Giving
Badin Guild
The Badin Guild honors those who make a planned gift to Notre Dame—creating a legacy that advances faith, learning, and service for generations.
Named for Father Stephen Badin—the first Catholic priest ordained in the United States and the benefactor whose land became the University’s home—the Guild recognizes those who have made a planned gift to sustain Notre Dame’s mission for generations to come.
Through gifts established in partnership with the Office of Gift Planning, members make Notre Dame part of their life story—and ensure that the University continues to educate minds and hearts, pursue truth through faith and reason, and serve as a global force for good.
Membership Experiences
Membership in the Badin Guild is reserved for individuals who have made a planned gift to Notre Dame. These gifts—such as bequests, charitable trusts, life-income arrangements, or beneficiary designations—reflect a deep commitment to the University’s future and a belief that the mission of Notre Dame should endure beyond one lifetime.
Invitations to exclusive football weekend events, tailgates, and receptions
A commemorative Badin Guild medallion
University communications, including Notre Dame Magazine
Personalized membership card
Badin Guild Impact
Planned gifts provide enduring support for the people and programs that make Notre Dame distinct—from scholarships and research, to faith formation, service, and global outreach.
These future-focused commitments create the stability that allows the University to plan boldly, expand opportunity, and remain faithful to its Catholic mission for generations.
2024–25 Impact Report
“Your planned gift to Notre Dame will help the University achieve its mission for generations to come. Thank you for your enduring generosity and your commitment to acting as a force for good in the world.”
Shannon Cullinan '93
Executive Vice President