I am pleased to announce that the Learning & Organizational Development Program Manager position is now posted on the HR Jobs website.  The Learning and Organizational Development Program Manager is responsible for managing the UR orientation and onboarding program; managing and expanding learning and development programs and opportunities for new and existing employees; and leads the division’s project management function.  Anyone interested in the position should contact Melanie Davis at 631-1837.

All my best,

Micki

As we are called to do something to support these families of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT, our day of prayer is Thursday, December 20th.  Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour, please try and set aside some time between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 20^th, to stop in at the Blessed Brother Andre Chapel (200 Flanner Hall) where we will have a continuous day of prayer.  It would be ideal to have 15 minute shifts throughout the day; if you can stay longer than 15 minutes that would be terrific.  The idea is that someone from University Relations is there in this chapel praying continuously for these families from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday the 20th.

These times are still open:

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Please e-mail me at Leyes.1@nd.edu and let me know if you can help.

Thank you,

Doug

Douglas J. Leyes  MSA 2003, Finance and Administration Assistant Manager

Good Morning:

As Lou mentioned at the end of the Lunch on Friday, there was an unexplainable, heart wrenching tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut. If you are like me, it is hard to fathom something like this happening. As we are called to do something to support these families, I suggest we commit to a day of prayer.  Whether you have 15 minutes or an hour, please try and set aside some time between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 20^th, to stop in at the Blessed Brother Andre Chapel (200 Flanner Hall) where we will have a continuous day of prayer.  It would be ideal to have 15 minute shifts throughout the day; if you can stay longer than 15 minutes that would be terrific.  The idea is that someone from University Relations is there in this chapel praying continuously for these families from 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. If you cannot tie yourself down to any specific time, you are more than welcome to come over any time that day. I will also try and schedule one of our priests to say the Rosary at 4:30 p.m.

Please e-mail me at Leyes.1@nd.edu and let me know if you can help. You need not e-mail if you are not sure what time. I will keep all of you abreast as to how we are doing in filling in this schedule.

Thank You,

Doug

Douglas J. Leyes  MSA 2003                                                                                               Finance and Administration Assistant Manager

We are pleased to announce the hiring of Bill Gangluff as Alumni Association’s new Director of Marketing and Communications.  Bill joins us after seven years at the Mendoza School of Business where he worked in a variety of capacities, most recently as the Director of Marketing and Communications.

Bill’s keen marketing vision, energy and good nature will be a fantastic addition to our team.

Bill is married to his wife Tracey.  They have two children, Holden a senior at St. Joseph High School and Gillian who is in 8^th grade at Christ the King.

Please join me in welcoming Bill to our staff with an expected start date of January 21.

Our sympathy to Stephen Smith on the death of his father, Austin W. Smith Jr. Arrangements are as follows:

Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wake: 10:00am Central
Funeral: 10:30am Central

All services will be held at Compassion Baptist Church     http://compassionbaptist.org/          2650 E. 95^th Street                                                                                                                Chicago, IL 60617                                                                                                                        (773) 933-2700

A message from Stephen:

As many of you know for the last 20 years my father was a full time pastor. 13 years of that time he  spent tirelessly working to build a larger new church that would not only be a place of worship but also serve the larger surrounding community. Thankfully my father was able to see this building come to fruition last fall. However, there remain many debts to be paid. Therefore, my mom has asked that in lieu of flowers you would consider making a small donation in honor of Austin W. Smith Jr. to Compassion Baptist Church Investing in Eternity Building fund.  If you so choose, checks should be made out to: Compassion Baptist Church and sent to my mother at:

Shirley Smith                                                                                                                                      17601 Maple Ave                                                                                                                    Country Club Hills, IL 60478

The kind, generosity of the Notre Dame family has been a great help to me during this very difficult time after the passing of my grandmother.

I would like to offer my most sincere thanks for the many calls, cards and notes during this difficult time.

Thank you so very much for your support.

Greg Simpson & family

Dear Colleagues –

The position of Manager, Donor Experience has been posted on the HR web page.   This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team.

The Donor Experience team is principally responsible for providing a high level of support to the more than 10,000 members of recognition societies at Notre Dame who contribute more than $27.5 million in annual giving to support the University.  The Manager, Donor Experience will be responsible for developing and executing a plan to achieve service levels necessary to deliver best-in-class support when measured against Notre Dame’s peers with annual giving programs.  The Manager will lead and coach a team of five direct reports.

Core processes in the donor experience area include: acknowledgements, football ticket support, concierge service, annual renewals, voice of the donor engagement, and phone and e-mail communications.  High service levels will be achieved principally through the application of continuous improvement methods to drive standard work and flow in the Donor Experience operations.  Innovation and adoption of best-in-class stewardship practices from other organizations will be critical to success.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.

In Notre Dame,

Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs

Dear Colleagues –

The position of Director, Major Gifts has been posted on the HR web page.   This position plays a key role as a part of the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team.

The Director of Major Gifts will be responsible for designing, planning, and executing the major gift fund-raising program and leading the Sorin Society for unrestricted giving at the University.   The Director will be responsible for over $22 million in unrestricted revenue in FY 2013, and will manage 3 Major Gift Officers (MGOs) and a research assistant.  The focus for major gift fundraising will be on optimizing the process used and results achieved by MGOs through a donor-centric, systematic approach to identification, qualification, cultivation, ask and close activities for prospects in an MGO’s portfolio.  These asks are targeted in the range of $5,000-$25,000 per year.  A critical factor for success will be the achievement of a high level of engagement, satisfaction and donor relationship building within the Sorin Society.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on-line and contact me directly to discuss the position.

In Notre Dame,

Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs

I am happy to announce that Courtney LaVere has accepted the position of Associate Regional Director for West Region Development effective December 10, 2012.

Courtney is a 2006 graduate of Our Lady’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Theater and Television.  She also was a team player on the Notre Dame women’s basketball team during all four years.

Upon graduation in 2006, Courtney served as a buyer for Omnicon in New York interacting with network executives and the television market.  In 2008, she joined Turner Broadcasting in California as a sales planner where she developed sales stories for clients and business targets in the marketplace with her largest client being Disney Studios.

Please join me in welcoming Courtney to our team!

Kevin Cannon

Dear Colleagues,

It is with mixed emotions that I advise you of Anne-Marie Campbell’s decision to return to the East Coast as she and her husband Coley take the next exciting step for their family.  The Campbells will be relocating back to Saratoga Springs, New York.  Coley has been promoted to a new role in his firm and Anne-Marie has accepted the position of Director of Leadership Gifts and Gifts Planning at Skidmore College.  Anne-Marie’s last day at Notre Dame will be Friday, December 14^th.

Anne-Marie has made significant contributions as the Director, Major Gifts for Annual Giving Programs.  Her fundraising expertise, energy and commitment to Notre Dame’s donors have all been of significant benefit to Our Lady’s University.  We thank her for her dedication to the mission of Notre Dame and the friendship she has brought to many.  She will be missed.

The posting for the position of Director, Major Gifts will be active on the HR web page shortly.  Sorin Society and Major Gift responsibilities will be re-apportioned among the Major Gift Officers and the Annual Giving Programs Leadership Team until a new Director is named.

Please join me in wishing Anne-Marie, Coley, Grace and Adeline all the best and Godspeed in their transition to their new life in New York.

In Notre Dame,

Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs