We are very excited about the functionality that comes with this new dashboard as it is meant to help manage portfolios of individuals.

As previously mentioned, The Data and Analytics Team will be visiting your SPORT meetings for detailed demonstrations.

In the meantime, you are invited to attend some drop-in sessions for detailed demonstrations or answer any individual questions.

The drop-in sessions are scheduled in the ESC Family Room on the following dates:

Friday, August 30 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Friday, September 6, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Thursday, August 28th, 2019 there will be concrete work taking place along the alley between Five Guys and Chipotle and the curb/sidewalk area of Kilwins from 7am-4pm. There will not be any parking or driving blockages but some sidewalks may have areas blocked off. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.

Thank you,

Teagan Lawson | Property Manager, Eddy Street

574 287 9890 [direct]

317 577 5600 [main]

765 749 2560 [mobile]

The statue outside the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture that is being stalled today is a large scale representation of Leon Battista Alberti, an architect, priest, writer, poet and humanist. Alberti, a key figure in the Italian Renaissance, was the first to articulate an understanding of the individual building as an integral and essential part of the city, in the city’s conception as a healthy and nurturing community.

Alberti’s ideas of the primacy of the city, combined with an emphasis on beauty, harmony and proportion, contributed greatly to the revitalization of new urbanism in recent decades and have influenced Notre Dame’s unique philosophy.

Designed and created by Alexander Stoddart, the Queen’s Sculptor in Ordinary in Scotland, the statue symbolizes the School of Architecture’s dedication to the creation of well-designed, livable cities and towns.

Please see Katy Orenchuk with any questions or for further information.

I am excited to announce that Andy Mason has joined the Development team as a Development Associate and will be working with me. He comes by way of the Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs (OMECA) and has been with the University for 13 years. In addition to the OMECA team, Andy has held positions in the Law School and the President’s Office. He has two daughters, Ingrid 10 and Greta 8, and his wife, Amy, just joined Development as well. When he is not traveling to the girls’ soccer games, he enjoys ND Football and White Sox Baseball.

Join me in welcoming Andy to the team,

Stu

Friends,

I am excited to announce that Jennifer Witucki has joined the southwest team as regional director, working with benefactors in and near Orange County.

Jen joins us after serving for four years as director of development and strategic initiatives at Free Wheelchair Mission in Irvine, CA, leading a team responsible for raising nearly eight figures annually in support of its mission. Prior to Free Wheelchair Mission, Jen spent three years consistently driving increased fundraising as a major gift officer at Hoag Hospital Foundation in Newport Beach.

Jen and her family have deep ties to the University and the South Bend community, and we could not be more excited to add her to the team. Please join me in welcoming her and make it a point to stop by to introduce yourself and say hello!

All the best,
Ryan

Dear Colleagues,

It is with mixed emotions that I announce Anna Bradley will be taking a new opportunity as Publicity Specialist in the McGrath Institute for Church Life.

We’ve been so lucky to have Anna on the Annual Giving team, where she focused her efforts on inspiring our most recent graduates to give back to Notre Dame and educating current students on the importance of higher education philanthropy. While we will miss Anna greatly, we are excited to see all she accomplishes in her new role.

Anna’s last day in the office will be August 29th. Please join me in congratulating Anna on her new position!

Ellen

Megan Andedo, originally from Northern Michigan, is a graduate of Indiana University South Bend, and moves across the street from St. Mary’s College where she most recently worked in the Research for Development Department. Megan and her spouse, Dave have two spirited children, ages 4 and 1, and an Australian Shepherd mix puppy, all of who keep life fun and interesting.

Amy Mason is a South Bend native and graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. Amy has been with the University since 2003, joining us from Athletics, where most recently she was the Business Coordinator in the Ticket Office. Amy and her husband Andy are the parents of Iggy (10) and Greta (8) and in her spare time, Amy is busy being a soccer mom.

Please join us in welcoming Megan and Amy to our Family!

Patty Herrity

We are so excited to have Sydney Kuhn joining the Annual Giving team as Assistant Director, Alumni & Parent Giving. In this role, Sydney will work closely with current students to advise the senior class in their giving efforts. Sydney will also assist with ND Loyal initiatives, helping to recruit and engage young alumni giving volunteers.

A 2018 ND alumna, Sydney played volleyball during her time at Notre Dame and recently returned from playing professionally in France. With her can-do, competitive nature, we cannot wait to see what ideas and energy Sydney will bring to the team.

Sydney’s first day in the office is August 20th – please join me in welcoming her to the team!

All my best,
Ellen Roof

The Southern Region is excited to announce that Dylan Reed has joined the team as a Regional Director of Development covering a portfolio based in Oklahoma and Dallas Fort Worth. Dylan has made a significant impact on Notre Dame Development over the past 8 years. He joined Development in 2011 as part of the President’s Circle Program. Then in 2015 Dylan became the first Academic Advancement Director for the Keough School of Global Affairs. In the past year, Dylan was the Director of Campaign Strategy and Planning. Dylan will continue to support Campaign Strategy by creating proposals with other fundraisers from time to time given his deep experience with the academy and success of packaging ideas and priorities in a donor-friendly manner.

Outside of the office, Dylan enjoys to spend time with his 7 year old daughter Victoria, teaching her guitar and sharing his passion for camping. Please join me in welcoming Dylan to the Southern Region!

Anne Overly

Please join me in welcoming Austin Gammage to the Annual Giving team as Associate Director, Development. In this role as a fundraiser within Annual Giving, Austin will meet and work with benefactors in targeted areas to increase giving society revenue.

Prior to joining our team, Austin was the Manager of Business Development for the City of South Bend where he worked on projects such as the new Turbomachinery facility and Innovation Park. He grew up in South Bend and graduated from Ball State University in 2012. We couldn’t be more excited to have Austin join the team!

His first day is today!.

All my best,

Ashley Gerard

In order that all staff can attend the UR Summit, the Eddy Street offices and the Grace Hall offices will be closed starting at 11:30 on Wednesday, August 21st and reopening on Friday morning, August 23rd. As always, employees can access their respective location during this time using their University ID card to tap in. If you have visitors coming to campus, please make them aware of these closings. Thank you!

Congratulations to our colleagues who will be recognized at the UR Summit next week for their years of service. To see who will be recognized, please review the following list:

Years of Service

Please send any needed edits or additions to Lana Taylor at ltaylor1@nd.edu. Thank you!

Development staff and their families are invited to come and enjoy the Gold & Blue Company’s LIVE dress rehearsal of their Fall Concert on Wednesday, September 11, at Decio Theatre in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM, concert to start at 6:01 PM.

It is an open seating event. However, please fill out this form so we know how many are coming. If you have any question, please reach out to Lin Wang at 574-631-4961 or lin.wang@nd.edu.

As part of this year’s UR Summit, we would like to feature scrolling photos of UR colleagues with their families in between sessions. Please send a family photo you would like included to Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu) by Monday, August 19. Thank you!

Colleagues,

Congratulations to Dave Balkin, who has accepted a position as the Chancellor at Ivy Tech, for their South Bend and Elkhart campuses. Dave’s background in Microelectronics and his former position as the Director of ND’s Center for Nanotechnology, made him an outstanding candidate for this role. Dave spent two years with Development as a valued member of the West and Northwest Regions and he will be missed. Please congratulate Dave if you see him, as his last day will be Aug. 30th.

I am excited to announce the latest addition to Annual Giving. Today, Zach Thurston joins us as the Email Campaign and Technology Specialist on the Marketing Operations team. Zach will be leading our efforts in becoming world-class email storytellers while focusing on game-changing innovations we can implement with new technologies.

Zach is a graduate of the Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL with bachelor’s degrees in Marketing and Graphic Design.

Zach comes to Notre Dame from Petoskey, Michigan where he served as the Creative Director at the Manthei Group. He spends his free time planning trips to new countries he hasn’t yet visited and with his new puppy, Nox.

We’re excited to work with Zach as he shares his diverse skillset with the University. Please join me in welcoming Zach to the Notre Dame Family!

Brandon Tabor

To all of my University Relations family: on behalf of myself and the Klaybor family, I want to express our heartfelt THANK YOU for everything you’ve done for us this past year. Last August 12 when our sweet Mom passed away and now these last couple of weeks during my father’s hospitalization and ultimate death. The hugs, prayers, cards, texts, emails, food, flowers, masses, and your presence has meant so much to us and helped us get through this difficult time. Knowing that Mom and Dad are together again is the grace that is getting us through this. They were high school sweethearts, college sweethearts and married for 65 years. 73+ years together on this earth and now eternally together in heaven. You all mean so much to me.
Kathy

With excitement for their future and grateful for their past with us, we bid farewell to Brian Green and Henry Scroope.

Brian and Henry joined Development in 2010, charter members of what has become known as the Wall Street Initiative in fundraising. Brian received his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, and earned his Master of Education degree from Notre Dame in 2001. He joined the staff at ACE before his move to Development. Henry came to Notre Dame in 1993 and never left, earning a BA in Government and International Studies in 1997. He worked in Athletics prior to his tenure in Development.

Both Brian and Henry have been valued mentors, collaborators and colleagues, not just to their regional teams, but to all of Development. They have always held our mission dear and clear in their work. We will miss their thoughtful and strategic collaboration, their ability to tell an amazing story, and their humor. Their efforts have brought Notre Dame closer to her vision of being a force for good in the world.

Our dynamic duo is embarking on a new adventure, Northstar Consulting, where they will consult to the education sector. They will transition on or about August 30. We wish Brian and Henry, together with Melissa and Maggie and families, the very best. They are forever Notre Dame!

Sincerely,

Anne Griffith and Bill Ribera

Colleagues,

I am happy to announce Jennifer Koebel has accepted the role of Development Associate in Gift Planning.

Jennifer began her career at Notre Dame in December 2007 working for The American Midland Naturalist in Galvin Life Sciences and joined the Gift Planning team as an administrative assistant in October 2012.

We are thrilled to have Jennifer in this new position. Please join me in congratulating Jennifer!

Best regards,

Rich Naponelli

The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is excited to welcome Rosie Riordan McDowell as Program Director, University Stewardship Initiatives beginning on Monday, August 12th. In this role, Rosie will serve as the key stewardship partner to the divisions of Financial Aid, Student Affairs and the Graduate School. A double Domer and long-time member of the Notre Dame community, Rosie has most recently worked with students and faculty in the design and implementation of international community based learning programs through the Center for Social Concerns. Rosie has planned and executed an annual global learning immersion for the AnBryce Scholars Initiative at Notre Dame’s European Global Gateways, mentored student leaders through the ND Votes program, and designed and managed the expansion of community-based learning courses in Europe. Rosie’s new role within Stewardship & Donor Relations will allow her to deploy her creativity and passion for student engagement, along with her deep knowledge of the University, to foster best in class stewardship in these critical, mission-focused areas. Please join us in welcoming Rosie McDowell to the team!

Dear Colleagues,

I write to inform you that our colleague Jesus Bravo will be moving back to Chicago to pursue another professional opportunity. As you surely know, Jesus has brought a deep love for Our Lady’s University to his work, and has shared this passion with benefactors and colleagues alike. We are grateful to Jesus for the perspectives he has shared, his hard work and dedication to our mission.

Jesus’ last day in the office is this Thursday, August 8. Please join me in wishing Jesus well in his next chapter.

My very best,

Anne Griffith

I am excited to announce that Ken Heckel is joining the East Coast Region as a Regional Director serving the VA/DC market.