The Rockne Athletics Fund is a group of individuals who are passionate about providing student-athletes with the best academic and athletic opportunities in the country.
Giving Societies
Rockne Athletics Fund
Members of the Rockne Athletics Fund receive exclusive membership experiences while providing a direct and immediate impact on student-athletes. Rockne members’ annual contributions bolster essential efforts such as:
- Funding student-athlete scholarships
- Providing robust nutritional stations and team-room provisions for all student-athletes
- Expanding injury prevention, recovery, and rehab resources
- Funding summer scholarships and study abroad opportunities
- Improving team transportation
Rockne Athletics Fund Impact
Rockne Athletics Fund members make annual gifts to provide Notre Dame student-athletes with the necessary resources to compete and succeed in every field. Being a Notre Dame student-athlete is a choice, where being challenged daily is the expectation. Each year, Rockne Athletics Fund members help shape Notre Dame’s distinct student-athlete experience by providing scholarships, health and wellness resources, immersive learning and study abroad opportunities, and facilities that inspire the competitive spirit of the Fighting Irish. Rockne members provided over $10 million in student-athlete financial aid and over $1.1 million in essential travel expenses. In total, the Rockne Athletics Fund raised $18.6 for Notre Dame student-athletes in the fiscal year 2023.
Membership Levels
There are several levels of membership in the Rockne Athletics Fund. Each level of giving grants you additional member experiences.
| Membership Level | Annual Membership | Monthly Membership |
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| Jesse Harper Council | $50,000/year | $4,167/month |
| Athletics Director's Circle | $25,000/year | $2,084/month |
| Gold Level | $10,000/year | $834/month |
| Blue Level | $5,000/year | $417/month |
| Green Level | $1,500/year | $125/month |
| Irish Level | $500/year | $42/month |
| Rockne Young Alumni (Class of 2014) | $1,000/year | $84/month |
| Rockne Young Alumni (Class of 2015-19) | $500/year | $42/month |
| Rockne Young Alumni (Class of 2020-23) | $250/year | $21/month |
| Rockne Young Alumni (Class of 2024) | $100/year | $9/month |
*Graduation years are based on year undergraduate degree was obtained
Membership Experiences
Members of the Rockne Athletics Fund gain access to exclusive events on campus as well as unique opportunities to interact with University leadership and students.
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Jesse Harper Council
MVP Program, Irish1Card, access to all experiences Athletics Director's Circle-Irish level(s)
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Athletics Director’s Circle
Access to Thursday Football Practice, Rockne Premier Happy Hour on Football Fridays, Premier Lottery Time Slot, Winter Sports Weekend, Biennial Sports Summit, access to all experiences Gold-Irish level(s)
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Gold Level
Pregame Field Passes, Select Sports Practice Viewings, access to all experiences Blue-Irish level(s)
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Blue Level
Ask Jack, Coaches Chats, Locker Room Tours, Parking Lottery, access to all experiences Green-Irish level(s)
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Green Level
Tunnel Tour Access, Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate and Friday Events, Football Ticket Lottery, access to all experiences at Irish level
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Irish Level
Rockne Recognition Weekend, Quarterly Newsletter, Pre-Sale Ticket Access to Notre Dame Hockey, Basketball, and Football Games
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Monogram Club
The Monogram Club is composed of all former Notre Dame student-athletes, cheerleaders, managers, athletic trainers and video technicians. Now in its second century, the Monogram Club connects Monogram winners by building community through fellowship and service while enhancing the unique legacy of Notre Dame Athletics. The Monogram Club strives to deliver on the promise that joining the Notre Dame family is more than a four-year decision. The Monogram Club's many programs and initiatives allow the Club to be a valuable resource—and the connection—that brings together the many generations of Monogram winners. All gifts made to the Rockne Athletics Fund contribute toward one's annual Monogram contribution, formerly known as dues.