John Cardinal O’Hara Society

The O’Hara Society is the foundation of Notre Dame’s graduate business programs, shaping the Mendoza College of Business’ future by directly investing in its mission to Grow the Good in Business™.

Through annual gifts, O’Hara Society members enable Mendoza to attract and support graduate business students who analyze ethical dilemmas, imagine positive alternatives, and integrate social and environmental action into business practice. Members help shape a learning environment where economic enterprises serve people—not the reverse—and where tomorrow’s leaders envision business as part of the solution. In gratitude, O’Hara Society members have historically been celebrated with exclusive access and experiences throughout the year.

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Membership Levels & Experiences

Your O’Hara Society membership begins with impact: 100% of your gift supports graduate business students, making a world-class education rooted in faith, service, and values possible.

Because these gifts are so vital, O’Hara Society members are celebrated with unparalleled stewardship throughout the year. All members have historically received access to signature experiences, and as your level of giving grows, so do your opportunities for even greater access and connection.

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Green Level

$1,500 annually (or $125 monthly)

Every membership includes:

Access to the Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate each home football game

Green-level access to the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery

Invitation to Mimosas with Martijn

Participation in members-only conference calls with Mendoza leaders

Access to the OnwardND Concierge team

Blue Level

$5,000 annually (or $417 monthly)

Additional experiences:

Access to the Gold & Blue Lunch each Football Friday inside Foley's at Notre Dame Stadium

Blue-level access in the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery

Blue-level access in the Notre Dame Parking Pass Lottery

All Green-level experiences

Gold Level

$10,000 annually (or $834/mo.)

Additional experiences:

Gold-level access in the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery

Gold-level access in the Notre Dame Parking Pass Lottery

All Blue and Green-level experiences

Business Dean's Circle

$25,000 annually (or $2,083.33/mo.)

Additional experiences:

Annual invitation to flagship Dinner with the Deans event

Invitation to premier-level happy hours during home football Fridays

Ability to connect directly with Dean Martijn Cremers

All Gold, Blue, and Green-level experiences

Green Level for Young Alumni

Starting at $42/mo for the Class of 2021–2025

Recent alumni are invited to join the Green level through our Young Alumni program, which offers a special giving commitment during their first five years post-graduation.

Class of 2021-2025: $500/year (or $42/mo.)

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The generous donations from our John Cardinal O’Hara Society members are crucial to the success of our students. These funds directly benefit our graduate students, in the form of fellowships and enhancing their experience at Notre Dame.

Martijn Cremers

Martin J. Gillen Dean of the Mendoza College of Business

John Cardinal O’Hara Society Impact

The O’Hara Society provides vital support for Notre Dame graduate business students and Mendoza’s Catholic mission. These gifts fund fellowships, expand experiential learning opportunities, and give the College flexibility to meet its greatest needs. Together, O’Hara Society members make Notre Dame graduate business programs more accessible, adaptable, and ready for the future.

2024–25 Impact Report

700+

graduate students whose experience is enriched by O'Hara Society gifts

$3.3M

raised for Notre Dame business students last academic year

Global alumni network ranking

MBA program for alumni effectiveness