Congratulations Kristin Trosper

Colleagues,
I’m proud to announce that Kristin Trosper has been promoted to Donor Experience Associate, and will join the Annual Giving team effective January 2.
In her four years on the Regional Administrative Assistant team, Kristin has gone above and beyond to serve scores of leadership benefactors while earning the respect and partnership of her colleagues across Development.  Her work ethic, comfort with data, and attention to detail are coupled with an energetic, creative mindset that will unearth many new opportunities for our Donor Experience programs.
Please join me in congratulating Kristin and welcoming her to the team.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Retartha

Congratulations Patrick Kaiser

Dear Colleagues,

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of Patrick Kaiser’s retirement at the end of this calendar year.

Patrick has been a valued contributor to Development since he returned home to Notre Dame in 2012. He has worked in Annual Giving, Major Gifts and most recently as a part of our East Region as a Director of Development. Along the way, he has shared his deep knowledge of the sales process as it relates to our work. Patrick has “carried a bag” for over 40 years, and it is now time for this veteran to pursue other interests.

Please join me in wishing Patrick all the best in this next chapter. While we will miss him on a daily basis – his clever puns, his always-sharpened pencil, his Notre Dame stories – Patrick is staying local so we’ll see him around town. Thank you, Patrick, for your service to Our Lady’s University!

In Notre Dame,

Anne Griffith

Changes Within the Prospect Management Team

Dear Colleagues,

Please note the following changes within the Prospect Management team:

  • I am thrilled to announce that Mark Dumich has been promoted to the Director of Strategic Analytics and Prospect Management effective January 2, 2018. Through this position, Mark will lead the Prospect Management and Strategic Analytics teams in delivering analytics and insights necessary to guide effective donor-centric and data-driven decision making.

During his three years working in Development, Mark has shown a stellar work ethic, desire for continuous improvement, and commitment to his fellow colleagues.  He attacks problems with an analytical mindset and strategic focus.  I look forward to working with Mark in elevating the strategic impact of Prospect Management and Strategic Analytics through this new role.  Please join me in congratulating him as he embarks on the next phase of his career in serving our Lady’s mission.

  • It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Kierstin Miller will be leaving the University to serve as the Executive Director of the local Ronald McDonald House. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Kierstin during her time in Prospect Management.  We will certainly miss her enthusiasm, compassion, partnership and commitment to excellence.  Please join me in extending best wishes to Kierstin, whose last day will be Thursday, December 21st, and thanking her for her many contributions to our team. We wish her tremendous success in all future endeavors!

 

Please look for the Prospect Management Consultant position to be posted in the near future.  Please let Cindy or Ann know if you or someone you know is interested in the position.  Please note, Gerek Meinhardt will serve as the interim Prospect Management liaison to the West Region and Global Advancement until Kierstin’s replacement is identified.

 

  • I am delighted to announce that Gerek Meinhardt will transition effective January 2 into a full time analyst role focused on the creation, development, and delivery of a suite of analytics that enhance fundraising efforts and drive strategic business decisions. During his time as an ADPM, Gerek has shown great leadership in driving a more consistent approach to Prospect Management reports and analytics.  Gerek’s commitment to the mission of Notre Dame, work ethic, and pursuit of excellence has made a strong impact on those around him.  I look forward to working with Gerek in his new role.  Please join me in congratulating him as he accepts new challenges in serving Notre Dame.

All my best,

Brad

Updated Gift Planning Marketing Materials

Dear Colleagues,

The following gift planning marketing materials are now available on Box as well and printed copies in the Gift Planning area.

– 2017 Endowment Pool Investment Performance
– Bequest Brochure
– CGA Brochure
– CRT Brochure
– DAF Brochure

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these materials.

Laura Snell

Michelle Joyce to Serve as Senior Director of Foundation Relations

Dear Team:

I am excited to announce that Dr. Michelle Joyce has accepted the position of Senior Director of Foundation Relations effective January 10, 2018. As a member of our Foundation Relations team since 2016, Michelle has demonstrated outstanding leadership in engaging faculty and university leadership in securing foundation grants and expanding important foundation relationships. Combined with her 12+ years as a faculty member in Notre Dame’s College of Science, Michelle has a unique understanding of the academy and working with faculty. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Notre Dame in 1999 followed by a PhD in 2003 from Duke University. Michelle is an excellent fundraiser, trusted colleague and passionate about advancing Notre Dame’s research to be a force for good in the world. Please join me in congratulating Michelle as she takes on this leadership role for Our Lady’s University.

Best, Drew

Welcome Kim Borza

Colleagues,

Please join me in welcoming Kim Borza to the annual giving team as the new Associate Director, Athletics Annual Giving.
In this role, Kim will oversee the recruitment, renewal, and stewardship of benefactors to the Rockne Heritage Fund in conjunction with colleagues in Annual Giving and Athletics Advancement. Of particular importance will be continuing to grow the size and scope of the Athletic Director’s Circle level, building upon Alex Romagnolo’s great work over the last few years.
Kim, a graduate and former student-athlete (tennis) of the University of Pittsburgh, has spent the last few years with Fox Sports, first in Florida and, for most recently, overseeing Fox Sports University school partnerships in Los Angeles. Having just relocated this week, we have already welcomed her with her first South Bend snow!
Kim’s first day will be Monday, December 11, and she will be sitting in the annual giving area next to Lindahl Chase. Please stop by and say hello!
Thank you,
Brian Diss

Welcome Sarah Ford

Welcome Sarah Ford

The Regional Development Administrative team has truly appreciated all the assistance provided to us during the football season by our spectacular temporary employee, Sarah Ford! I am delighted to announce that Sarah has accepted a full-time position on our team beginning, Monday, December 11th. Sarah will be supporting Debbie Loughran and David Balkin.

Sarah’s mother has worked at Notre Dame for many years, thus Sarah has always felt at home at Notre Dame. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Sarah enjoys boating, working out, and hanging with her dog, Noel (a Christmas gift several years ago).

Please join me in congratulating Sarah on her full-time position!

-Laura Midkiff

Prospect Management Announcements

Dear Colleagues,

I am happy to announce the following changes within the Prospect Management team:

  • Effective immediately, Cindy Karpovs has been promoted to the role of Manager, Prospect Management Consulting.  Through this position, Cindy will lead a team responsible for the strategic oversight of prospect and donor data with an emphasis on the reporting and delivery of timely insights to fundraisers.  Furthermore, Cindy and her team will work to implement standard processes and procedures around the priorities of prospect identification, prospect qualification, moves management, the prospect pipeline, the prospect giving cycle/stage, and portfolio creation.  In addition to managing the team, Cindy will work directly with fundraisers in the Midwest Region (effective January 1, 2018).  Cindy’s team is comprised of the following prospect management consultants: 
    • Kierstin Miller – working with the West Region and Global Advancement (effective 01/01/2018)
    • Meghan Walsh – working with the South Region and Gift Planning (effective 01/01/2018)
    • Ben Moeller – working with the East Region and Athletics Advancement (effective 01/01/2018) 
  • Cindy has served as an integral partner within Prospect Management for over four years.  She attacks problems with an analytical mindset and strategic focus.  Cindy’s commitment to the mission of Notre Dame, work ethic, and hunger for consistent improvement in processes and procedures had made a strong impact on those around her.  I look forward to working with Cindy in her new role. 
  • I am excited to announce that Ben Moeller has joined our Development team in the role of Prospect Management Consultant.  As noted above, Ben will report directly to Cindy Karpovs and will serve as a liaison to the fundraisers in the East Region and Athletics Advancement (effective January 1, 2018).
  • Ben is a 2013 Notre Dame undergraduate alumnus, graduating with a B.B.A. degree in Accounting.  Following graduation, Ben went on to obtain his Masters of Accounting degree from the University of Iowa as well as his Certified Public Accountant license.  Since 2014, Ben has worked for Ernst & Young’s tax practice in his home state of Iowa.  Please join me in welcoming Ben and his wife to the Development family.    
  • I am delighted to announce that Ian Montijo will join our team on Monday, December 11 as our new Senior Prospect Research Analyst.  In this role, Ian will provide the information, analysis, research, and data management necessary to guide effective donor-centric and data-driven decision making in regards to the development of suspects, prospects, and donors to the university.  With a focus on becoming more strategic partners to the frontline fundraisers, Ian will manage a fellow research analyst in working to implement standard processes and procedures around prospect identification, prospect qualification, assigned prospect discovery, new alert prospecting/notification, and the identification of prospect networks, relationships, and philanthropic interests.

    Ian graduated from Notre Dame in 2013 with B.A. degrees in Arabic Language and Culture as well as Political Science.  Since graduation, Ian has been serving our country as an intelligence officer and program manager in the Marine Corps.  Ian will be relocating from Miramar/San Diego, CA and will join his brother, Conor, in advancing the mission of Notre Dame through our work in the Development office. 

Please join me in congratulating Cindy on her new role and welcoming Ben and Ian to our Development family.

All my best,

Brad

Farewell and Best Wishes, Brenda Harley

Colleagues,
I’m happy to announce that Brenda Harley has accepted a new role in the Career Center as Guest Services Coordinator.  Her last day with Development will be Friday, December 15.
Please join me in thanking Brenda for her years of work serving thousands of giving society members since 2012.  Her attention to fostering personal connections with our benefactors is best illustrated by our gameday Blue & Gold Lounge, affectionately known as “Brenda’s” by our regular guests.  Brenda was also instrumental in executing our Back the Irish seatback program.
We’ll be posting an open position for a new Coordinator on the Donor Experience Team in the next few days.  Please let me know if you or anyone you know expresses interest.
Thanks again, and best wishes, Brenda!
Jonathan Retartha

Farewell and Congratulations Carla Ingrando

Dear Team:
It is with mixed emotions that I write to share that Carla Ingrando will be leaving Notre Dame to accept a leadership position in development at Cornell University.  I am grateful to Carla for her leadership and service to Notre Dame these past four years. She has been an accomplished fundraiser, trusted colleague, and important leader for Notre Dame and our development team. We will miss her intellectual curiosity, can-do attitude and wonderful laugh. Carla’s last day will be January 9, 2018.
Please note that we will be posting the position of Senior Director for Foundation Relations this week with a preferred candidate.
Best, Drew

Explore the Chapels of Notre Dame This Advent Season

Dear University Relations colleagues,

Advent can be a challenging season for many of us with all of the demands on our time. Again this year, the Notre Dame Alumni Association is reaching out to the entire Notre Dame family to provide a resource to quiet our hearts and still our minds as we prepare the way for the Lord on Christmas.

Each day throughout the season, we will release a new Advent video featuring a short reflection from a chapel on campus. Our alumni and friends will be greeted by a different Notre Dame student, who will introduce a verse from Scripture or an Advent theme to help us center our thoughts. We will then have a few quiet moments for our own reflection and prayer in these sacred spaces.

There are several ways for you and our alumni and friends to receive the daily reflection:

How can you help?

  • Re-share our social media launch messages (now through early next week) so we reach as many members of the ND family as possible

  • Share on your social channels daily when a hall or student narrator of interest to you is profiled

If you are over by the Eck Visitors Center before Christmas, please stop by our offices after Dec. 6 and pick up an 18 x 28 inch, limited-edition Chapels of Notre Dame poster. The poster design includes photo tiles representing each of the residence hall chapels on the Notre Dame campus, plus the Log Chapel and the Lady Chapel in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Special thanks to FaithND director Dan Allen, writers Josh Noem and Josh Stowe, designer Kiley Loesch, digital project manager Grace Morrison and the University Multimedia team for the great work. I know our alumni and friends will enjoy the initiative this Advent.
Best,
Bill

Gratitude Trees are Up

The Gratitude trees are up and ready to be decorated. Please write a short message of gratitude or holiday cheer on an ornament and hang it to our “Gratitude” trees as we celebrate the Christmas season with each other and our Notre Dame family.

At Grace Hall, the tree is located inside 11 South and ornaments and pens are available from Sara Wolfson.

At Eddy Street, the tree is located in the cafe and ornaments and pens are available from Vicki Reeder at the front desk.