Riley Koval Staff

Riley Koval is the Senior Director of Athletics Advancement at the University of Notre Dame, where he leads all athletics fundraising initiatives and oversees the Athletics Fundraising Team, Rockne Athletics Fund, and Monogram Club. Partnering closely with Vice President & James E. Rohr Director of Athletics, Pete Bevacqua, and Notre Dame’s 26 varsity coaches, Riley and his team play a pivotal role in securing vital resources for the university’s athletic programs. Under his leadership since 2022, and with the incredible work of his team and partners across campus, Notre Dame Athletics has witnessed record-setting fundraising totals, including the department’s highest-grossing year on record in 2024.

Riley’s connection to Notre Dame runs deep. As a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame Law School, he witnessed the transformative impact of philanthropic support firsthand as the recipient of the Mackey Family Fellowship. Upon graduation, he began his career in Notre Dame Development in 2016 as a Major Gifts Officer, later advancing to Director of Development in 2018, where he was individually responsible for raising over $40 million, cultivating relationships with benefactors in key regions like Phoenix, Denver, and San Francisco. Riley’s experience extends beyond fundraising, including roles with Notre Dame Football, the Minnesota Vikings, and the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Athletics. His commitment to fostering a holistic student-athlete experience is rooted in his own journey as a three-year football team captain and 2013 graduate of Macalester College.