Spotlight on Development - Craig J. Horvath (’85), Director of Development

If you’re a Holy Cross College Saint, then you know Craig J. Horvath, director of development. He has been advancing development for over a year as both the Director of Development and the campus Alumni Association Liaison, and with an Associate of Arts degree from Holy Cross College and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, Horvath is uniquely qualified to champion fundraising at the college at this pivotal point of growth.

Horvath is an integral part of the ever-increasing role of the alumni association at the college. He is a charter member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and he helped with the establishment of the Chicago Alumni Club. Craig currently acts as liaison for the alumni association and works closely with the Board of Directors to direct external relations initiatives for, and growth of, the alumni association as a function of increasing development opportunities.

Not only is Horvath an alumni advocate, he is also able to put his extensive experience in sales, his passion for youth service, and his love for the Brothers of Holy Cross to power in his work at the college. He recently completed a course in fundraising at The Fund Raising School at The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. He is also intimately involved in the College’s strategic planning for external relations and works closely with the college trustees’ development committee.

Exemplifying the true sense of philanthropy, Horvath also strongly serves in the community as the Committee Chair for the Phoenix Scholarship Awards for Rotary International in South Bend, is the Sergeant-at-Arms for South Bend Rotary, coaches soccer that requires him to travel on weekends, and mentors youth whenever he has the opportunity. “I give because I am extremely grateful for the positive influence and tremendous impact that the Holy Cross Brothers have had in my life.”

Horvath is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and is celebrating success as coach of the Junior Irish Fire U-12 travel soccer team that achieved an undefeated season, a league championship and a tournament championship.