Dear Colleagues, After careful consideration about our need for focused donor cultivation for the upcoming campaign, we have made the decision to add another region to our existing regional development structure. We will hire a Senior Director of Development to lead a new region, which we will define as the Western Region. Kevin Cannon will continue as Sr. Director of Development for a newly defined Central Region. The Eastern and Midwest regions will remain the same with Michael McLaughlin and Mike Sullivan continuing in their leadership roles. We have posted the new position on the ND jobs website with a preferred candidate. If you have questions, concerns or interest, please indicate them to your respective SRDs. This is an exciting move which will continue to enhance our ability to cultivate transformative gifts for Notre Dame. Thank you and Go Irish! Joe Gelchion

Dear Colleagues,

Please join me in welcoming Morgan Bullock ‘08 to the Annual Giving Programs team. Morgan will join the Mar/Comm Operations team within AGP as the Marketing Program Manager. In this role, Morgan will report directly to me and will be providing marketing project management support to AGP, specifically around the continuing execution of the Proud to Be ND brand in all mass marketing channels.  Additionally, she will evaluate and re-launch the loyalty giving society and be the primary liaison to the Recognition Societies.

Morgan is relocating from Manhattan, NYC, where she worked at market research agency, Millward Brown, a WPP company.  As the Global Brand Marketing Manager, she was responsible for the maintenance and promotion of the Millward Brown brand through digital and print material, events, community outreach and special projects as requested by clients and/or client teams.  Some of Morgan’s main responsibilities included increasing popularity of thought leadership and awareness of solutions through pulling, analyzing, and reporting on web traffic, overseeing the creative execution of both internal and external design teams to produce material, and developing relationships with industry affiliations.

Morgan is well-connected to Notre Dame.  A 2008 graduate and former captain of the women’s swim team, she is active in the alumni association and a member of the Monogram Club.  For the past 2 years, she acted as the Notre Dame Women Connect Co-Chair in the NY, NJ, and CT regions, and in the past, served as the Young Alumni Representative for the NDAA Club of Fairfield County, CT.

Morgan will begin on Tuesday, May 28.

Thank you,

Amy Schell, Director, Annual Fund Marketing and Operations

UR Community Service,

All of you have heard about the deaths and devastation from the tornadoes in Moore, OK.

Christ Child Society is sending a 52 foot semi truck and 1 driver (donated to by ProFleet) to the area this Friday. The goal is to fill up the semi! They are having a huge “stuff the truck” event today and tomorrow, May 22nd and 23rd, for the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

Christ Child Society is collecting TOILETRY ITEMS and BABY and CHILDREN’S items.

Donations are being taken at LAZYBOY on Main St. in Mishawaka (Next to Meijer) today, Wednesday May 22 and tomorrow, Thursday, May 23, from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Truck leaves for Oklahoma on Friday morning.

Thank you,

Beth Ferlic, UR Service Committee Member

Please join us on Wednesday morning at 8:30 in the ESC café to extend warm wishes to Christine DeVore. She will be leaving at the end of the day and these few minutes to express support and special thanks would be much appreciated by all.

Thank you, again, Christine, for all the you have given University Relations and Notre Dame!

Melanie

Melanie F. Davis, Recruiting Consultant

Dear colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to announce that this morning at 12:29am today (May 21) Holden Everett arrived.  He was born 7lbs 4oz. and 19 inches.

Mom, Dad and baby are all doing well! Please join me in sending lots of love, prayers and congratulations to Robin, Philip and Holden!

My best,

Micki

On Monday, the 20^th  Gretchen Neely will be joining UR to temporarily fill the role that Christine DeVore will be leaving on the 22^nd. We look forward to working with Gretchen, first with her support of Recruiting, and then with her support of both Recruiting and Learning and Development when Jeanne Monsma joins the division on June 3^rd.

Gretchen was  most recently Executive Assistant to the CEO of Welch Packaging in Elkhart, a position she held for 12 years. Prior to Welch Packaging, Gretchen was the administrative secretary for the Executive Group of Bayer Federal Credit Union. She has extensive administrative experience which will be a great asset to our group.

Please join us in welcoming Gretchen to University Relations.

Thank you,

Melanie Davis

Please welcome Justin Zimmerman, the newest design talent to join the Print team—coming to us all the way from across our northern border (Niles, MI).

Justin just graduated this month from Central Michigan University, but has already been producing high-level work for regional and national brands.

We’re happy to be having him join us on May 20, and look forward to his enthusiastic energy.

Tim Legge, Creative Director

 

University Communications | Print

Bill Walton, former NBA superstar, is this year’s featured speaker at the 14^th Annual Oaklawn Spring Spectacular this Friday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. at the Lerner Theater in Elkhart. Bill will be delivering his compelling keynote, “Climbing to the Top of the Mountain – One More Time.” If you are interested in attending, please contact Jessica Brookshire at Jessica.M.Brookshire.4@nd.edu to secure your complimentary tickets to this event.

 

It is with mixed feelings that I share the news that NDAA’s Katie Rutledge has accepted an offer from the Indianapolis Teaching Fellows Program to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher at the elementary level. The Indianapolis program targets highly qualified and motivated professionals to teach in high-need schools, providing them the means to become certified in education. Katie’s last day with the University is Friday, May 17.

Since 2008, Katie has led the Alumni Association’s Service Program with integrity, hard work, and heartfelt compassion. She has served our alumni, parents and friends well, most recently pulling together an outstanding BCS service project in Miami for more than 300 people. In addition, under her leadership, Family Volunteer Camp has flourished. This summer the camp will be offered two weeks in a row, almost doubling the number of alumni families who will be able to participate.

Katie asks you to keep her and her husband, Jack, in your prayers as they make the transition to Indianapolis. Please join me in congratulating Katie and wishing her well.

Join us as we bid farewell and say God Bless to our dedicated team member, Janelle Green.   Janelle’s last day with the University will be May 24^th.  Janelle joined Notre Dame in 2011 as an Office Coordinator for Donor Experience and has been a wonderful addition to the team. She and her husband Chris will be moving to Indianapolis  and Chris will finish medical school at IUPUI. Janelle and Chris recently bought a house in Indianapolis and plan to settle down in the area. She will be greatly missed by the team!

Christine DeVore will be leaving University Relations effective May 23^rd. We are very sorry to see Christine go and wish her well as she joins Federated Media, WAOR 95.7 “The Fan” in the role of sales and branding executive.

Christine joined Notre Dame in 2009 as executive administrative assistant to Micki Kidder. After approximately 2 years working with Micki, Christine joined Recruiting/Learning and Development in April of 2011. She and Linda Costas, working closely together, established the program and achieved a new level of training and on-boarding for all new employees coming into UR. At the same time, Christine supported all aspects of recruiting. Her talents have contributed immeasurably to the well-being, professionalism, innovation, and high level of service of both programs. We will miss her.

Please help in extending a fond farewell and deep thanks to Christine.

I write to inform you that Carlos Flores has submitted his letter of resignation for his position as Associate Regional Director with the West Region, effective June 30, 2013.

Carlos has served our donors in Texas, Utah and Oklahoma with dedication and loyalty.  I personally want to thank Carlos for his hard work and his support to me and to the Regional Development team.

Carlos and his spouse Kelsey will be leaving the University of Notre Dame and returning to Oklahoma.  Please join me in wishing Carlos and Kelsey all the best in their future endeavors.

In Notre Dame,

Kevin P. Cannon, Senior Regional Director, West

I am pleased to announce that effective June 3 Jeanne Monsma will join us as the Manager of University Relations Learning & Organizational Development.  In this capacity, Jeanne will report to me and lead the strategy around the UR orientation and onboarding program; managing and expanding learning and development programs and opportunities for new and existing employees; and lead the division’s project management function focused on continuous improvement. UR Learning and Development is a key priority for our division, and I look forward to Jeanne’s leadership in this arena.

For the past four years, Jeanne has served as a Manager of Patient Experience Advisory Services for Press Ganey Associates.  In this role, she has lead teams responsible for driving client engagement and improvement in patient satisfaction, with a focus on driving revenue, performance behaviors, relationship building, and business expansion.  Prior to this role, she spent six years with Memorial Health System as a Lead Educator and Community Relations Coordinator.

Jeanne earned her bachelor of science in Journalism and Public Relations from Ball State University; and completed post baccalaureate work in graphic design, political science, art history, and French through IUSB.  She is active in the Scholastic Arts Board, River Bend Cancer Society, South Bend Leadership, and several other community organizations.

We are thrilled to have Jeanne’s experience, leadership, and commitment to the mission of Notre Dame as she steps into this new leadership role.  Join me in welcoming Jeanne to the team!

Warmest regards,
Micki

Dear Colleagues –

I am delighted to announce that Kevin Madden will be joining the Annual Giving Programs team as the Director, Recognition Societies effective May 13, 2013 reporting to me.  Kevin will be responsible for the general management of Notre Dame’s Annual Giving Recognition Societies (The Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, John Cardinal O’Hara Society, Rockne Heritage Fund) including designing, planning, and executing fund-raising programs, marketing, communications, brand management and donor experience for the societies which will generate over $25 million in FY 2013. Kevin’s direct reports will include the recognition society leaders, major gift officers and the donor experience team.

Kevin joins Notre Dame from Hobart Industries where he was the Director, Marketing for Warewash Products.  Prior to joining Hobart, Kevin spent 15 years with the Whirlpool Corporation in positions of increasing responsibility including director roles in sales and trade marketing competencies, pricing, marketing operations and strategy.  He has significant experience developing high performing teams and has worked extensively on the application of six sigma improvement methods to drive results in sales and marketing processes.  Before joining Whirlpool, Kevin worked at the Northrop Corporation and Integrated Systems Incorporated.

Kevin received his BS in aerospace engineering and MBA from Notre Dame, and is deeply committed to the mission of the University.  He also holds an ME in flight control systems from the California Polytechnic State University.

Kevin and his wife Judy have five wonderful children Michael (18), Matthew (17), Mark (15), Mary (13) and Meaghan (10) and are active in Holy Cross Parish in South Bend.

Please join me in welcoming Kevin.

In Notre Dame,

Brian Couch, Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs

The Parents Program would like to invite you and your family to celebrate Our Lady and the Mothers of Notre Dame at Mass on Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Little Flower Catholic Church   11:30 a.m. Mass

Reception on the patio following Mass

There are several Masses across the country from Vermont to Hawaii that will be celebrating the Mothers and women of Notre Dame on May 19:  http://parents.nd.edu/news/38931-mothers-of-notre-dame-mass-2013/.

Please join us as we share our faith and celebrate together at Mass in this beautiful month of Our Lady.

Barbara M. Kelly, Parents Program

Please help me welcome Zachary Richard as a front-end web developer/designer. He begins May 13 after making the long trek from New Haven, CT. Zachary is a 2011 graduate of Oberlin College where he studied Biology and played varsity football as a place-kicker. Zachary joins us from Total Mortgage where he managed a team responsible for designing, coding and testing Total Mortgage and its affiliates websites.

Please join me in welcoming Zach to our team!

Erik Runyon, Director of Web Communications

Dear Colleagues,

The position of Assistant Director, Prospect Management has been posted.  Huyen Lee held this position for the Midwest, as Assistant Director, Regional Analysis (ADRA).  The title has been updated to reflect the position’s emphasis on prospect management.  Candidates with strong analytical and strategic abilities, along with an innovative and collaborative approach to problem solving, are encouraged to apply.  Please see the posting for more details, or contact me at 1-4106.

Anne Griffith

Please help me welcome Cody Baker as our producer/ videographer/ editor in Multimedia Services.  He begins work May 14 and brings a wealth of experience in creative direction, videography, editing and motion graphics to our team.  Cody has been the owner of EyeMotion Media since 2004 and recent clients include Jockey, Bennington Marine, FireVine Advertising, Blue Gold Illustrated, Bethel College Athletics and Granger Community Church.  Some of his past positions include producing Inside Access at ABC Sports in New York and teaching motion graphic design and animation at the college level.  He will be handling University video productions from concept to completion and we are very excited to have him joining us.  Cody lives in Osceola with his wife and daughter.

Beth Grisoli, Director of Multimedia Services

We write to announce that Mary LaViolette, after 16 years of dedicated service to Notre Dame, has decided to take a new position with a promising local start-up company.  She has been an integral part of Development for a number of years, first serving in the research department before transitioning to support us in Regional Development.  We all wish Mary the very best and success in her new endeavor.  Mary’s last day at the University will be Friday, May 3rd.

Brian Green & Henry Scroope

Dear Colleagues –

I am delighted to announce that Patti McLaughlin has been promoted to the position of Associate Director, Law Annual Giving effective May 1, 2013.  Patti will report to the Director of Recognition Societies when that position is filled, and will report to me in the interim.   Patti will be responsible for the general management of the Notre Dame Law School’s Order of St. Thomas More (OSTM) Recognition Society and Annual Fund including designing, planning, and executing fund-raising programs, marketing communications, volunteer engagement, brand management and the donor experience required to achieve the revenue and participation plans for OSTM and the Law School Annual Fund. This position works closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, Alumni Relations Manager, and Directors at the Law School to plan and achieve the goals for OSTM and the Law School Annual Fund.

Patti most recently served as a Coordinator Annual Giving with responsibility for development of marketing and communications collateral, writing and editing communications, e-communications approvals and the communications calendar.  Patti’s work on process improvements in her greenbelt project assignment have had significant positive impacts on Annual Giving Programs, specifically in the area of e-mail approval process definition and performance, as well as direct marketing effectiveness and optimization.  Patti has a great love of Notre Dame and has demonstrated tremendous commitment to its mission and the performance required to achieve excellence in the work of Annual Giving Programs.

Patti received her BA in Spanish and Political Science from Wellesley College and her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School.  Patti started her career as an attorney at Carter, Ledyard and Milburn in New York.  Prior to joining the staff at Notre Dame, she taught Spanish at multiple institutions of Catholic education.

Patti and her husband Michael have three wonderful children Tommy (age 15), Daisy (age 14) and Maggie (age 11).

Please join me in congratulating Patti on her promotion.

In Notre Dame,

Brian Couch
Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs

If you are interested in “Going Green”, getting fit, saving money and having a great time with your co-workers, then please attend a “brown bag” informational meeting on Monday, May 6, at 12:00 PM in the Sorin Room at ESC.  If you think that commuting by bicycle isn’t for you, check out these top ten excuses and solutions: http://www.michianabiketowork.org/excuses/index.php  If you are interested in joining the UR team but you can’t make the meeting, please contact Jim Reeves (jreeves2@nd.edu)

Go Irish!

University Relations Bike to Work Week Captain:  Jim Reeves

It is my pleasure to announce that Kristine Alumbaugh has accepted the position of Database Coordinator in Donor Services. Kristine was part of the Donor Services year-end temporary staff this past season. Kristine helped with many year-end tasks such as, data input and scanning. Her strong work ethic was truly an asset to Donor Services. As a Database Coordinator in Alumni Files, Kristine’s responsibilities will include processing updates to Advance from mynotredame, gift processing and various Donor Services project work.

Kristine graduated from Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design degree. Prior to coming to Notre Dame Kristine worked as a transcriptionist for the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend – Tribunal, in Mishawaka. Kristine was born in Okinawa, Japan. Being the daughter of a military father, she lived in several places, which included Okinawa, Japan, California, North Carolina, and Hawaii. Her husband Christopher is the regional manager for Anytime Fitness. Her children, Cameron (10) and Chloe (6), both attend St. Anthony de Padua in South Bend. Kristine loves to travel, learn about different cultures and visit historical places. She also enjoys hiking, camping, biking, and participating in 5K obstacle races.

Please join me in welcoming Kristine to University Relations.

Sue

Sue P. Prister, MBA, Assistant Director, Development, Donor Services