Monthly Archives: January 2015

Check Out the New IT Workshop Listings

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Polish your skills and boost your productivity by taking one of the workshops offered by our IT trainers. Revisit GOOGLE, brush up on BOX, learn what else you can do with EXCEL. We all need this one:  a Lunch and Learn opportunity called Working from your Mobile Device. Go to oit.nd.edu/training or call 1-7227 with questions.

Congratulations to Morgan Bullock, Moving to OPAC

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Congratulations to Morgan Bullock! Morgan has accepted a new position with the University in the Office of Public Affairs and Communication. Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing will miss Morgan and her love for breakfast, however we are very happy for this exciting new opportunity. The position she has taken is in the newly formed department of strategic content. Morgan will continue to be a great partner to the entire Development team in her new role. Thank you, Morgan, for all your hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm for furthering the mission of the University.
Morgan will transition to the 5th floor of Grace Hall on Monday, February 2.
I will be posting the open position of Assistant Director, Notre Dame Fund in the very near future.
In Notre Dame,
Amy Schell

Fond Farewell to Kathleen Barber

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Kathleen Barber will be retiring from the university after 19 years
of continuous service, which includes her current position in
Development Research, and a previous 14 years in Biological Sciences.
Kathleen and her husband will be relocating to Nashville, Indiana, in beautiful Brown County. Her last day will be April 1, 2015.We will miss her and wish her a happy and relaxing retirement!

Kevin P. Cannon, Director, Engagement Information

Congratulations Kiran Mistry

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We would like to announce that Kiran Mistry is transitioning from her position as myNotreDame Support Coordinator to the role of Administrative Assistant – Clubs within the NDAA Programs Team. Over the course of her tenure, Kiran has exhibited exemplary accountability and customer focus, elevating our Help Desk in innumerable ways. She will bring her extensive institutional knowledge, considerable work ethic, and good nature to her new role supporting the NDAA team and our clubs.

Laura Midkiff New Regional Development Administration Manager

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Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that effective February 02, Laura Midkiff will be joining the Organizational Effectiveness leadership team as Manager, Regional Development Administration.

Laura holds a BA in English from the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as a Master of Liberal Studies degree from IUSB. Her love for Notre Dame came from her father, a ’60 graduate, who instilled in her the Fighting Irish Spirit.

Laura is very excited to take on this new and challenging role. She brings with her creativity, enthusiasm and commitment to the mission of Notre Dame.

I look forward to closely collaborating with Laura in her new role.

Please join me in congratulating Laura!

All the best,
Tim Willis

Welcome to the World Charlotte Jude Fox

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Dear colleagues:I am thrilled to communicate that Lauren and Joel Fox welcomed Charlotte Jude Fox into the world on Monday! The proud new parents can’t stop smiling! Charlotte was a healthy 8 lbs 11oz and 20 inches long! They could not be more excited about this miracle from God. Please join me in congratulating Lauren!

In Notre Dame,

Katherine

Welcome Mr. Rubén Medina to Global Advancement

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Please welcome Mr. Rubén Medina to his new role as Associate Director, Global Advancement.  Rubén joins the Development team from his current position as Manager of Global Engagement Programs at Notre Dame International.  As part of the Global Advancement team, Rubén will work directly on the fundraising initiatives supporting Notre Dame International.
Rubén brings to this new role significant experience in the University’s internationalization initiatives, as well as the knowledge and skills that come from having lived in four different countries.  He graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with a second major in Japanese, and is fluent in three languages.
Please stop by 100 Main Building to congratulate Rubén, and join me in thanking Nick Entrikin and the entire team at Notre Dame International for their collaboration in this important step forward.
In gratitude,
Michael A. Loungo, Director of Global Advancement

Rock Your Profile!

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Are you ready to Rock Your Profile?  Did you know that potential employees are checking you out?  Join us in learning how to maximize your presence on LinkedIn on Monday, February 9th.  LinkedIn’s Beth Lux, Customer Education Specialist, will present tips and tricks to help create a strong LinkedIn profile, discuss developing your professional brand, and share how to position yourself, in this one-hour informative session.  Please sign up for one of the training sessions at Grace Hall, the Alumni Association Auditorium, or the Family Room at Development’s temporary office at Moreau Ct. by clicking on the link here. For more information please email Ann Amico Moran at amoran2@nd.edu.

Thank you!

Congratulations to Jeremy and Mandy Brown

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Congratulations to Jeremy and Mandy Brown as they welcome their first child, Sofia Brown! (and Grammy Gerry on her new grandbaby!)
Sofia was excited to meet her parents, arriving a month early on Saturday, January 17 just before 9:00 a.m. She weighed 5 lbs 1 oz and is 17 3/4 in long.
Although a little tired, the family is doing well!
 sophia_brown

Calendar Year End Fundraising Close Process

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We will complete processing of CY2104 gifts on close of business Wednesday, January 14th, as planned. On the morning of Thursday the 15th, colleagues are encouraged to review relevant donor records to ensure that everything they anticipated to be in for year end is there. If you have questions or concerns, please contact a member of Donor Services to investigate as follows:

Planned Giving – Sue Prister

East Region – Stacy Koebel

West Region – Candace Davenport

Midwest Region – Jamie Barry

Principal Gifts/CFR/Others – Brian Dean

We will make any needed adjustments on Thursday, January 15th and officially close the calendar year. Thanks to everyone for your support of the Donor Services Team during this busy time of the year.

Brian Dean

 

Congratulations to Brent Henningfeld and Kevin Nugent with Athletics Advancement

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It is with great pleasure that I announce the full-time hiring of Brent Henningfeld and Kevin Nugent to the Athletics Advancement team. As you know, both gentlemen have been serving in internship roles for us over the past year and are excited to transition to these new positions immediately.

A 2007 graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Sports Administration / Business, Brent has assumed a Coordinator role, with an added focus on our data management efforts. He is a South Bend native who attended both Christ the King Grade School and St Joe High School, and who aspires to someday have visited every major league baseball stadium. With 14 under his belt to date, Miller Park in Milwaukee with its world famous sausage race is the early favorite.

Kevin is a 2013 Notre Dame graduate with a degree in Marketing. Following in the footsteps of his father, Kevin Sr. (ND’78), “Nuge Jr.” was also a four-year member of our Irish hockey team and monogram winner. He will be the Associate Program Director and will help to develop, oversee and implement our new endowment initiative and associated benefits, along with many other marketing and stewardship-based projects.

The energy, enthusiasm and new ideas Brent and Kevin brought to our Athletics Advancement efforts over the past year were notable, and I would ask you to join me in congratulating them.

HR’s Professional Development Workshops

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Fulfill your resolution for self improvement and be sure to see the schedule of professional development workshops offered to faculty and staff this Winter/Spring by HR:

http://hr.nd.edu/career-development/learning-programs/

Register now for ND Winter-Spring Professional Development Programs

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Enroll now for the newly listed Winter-Spring Learning Programs offered through ND Human Resources.  These programs are great opportunities to add to your professional development goals.  Topics such as “Communicating with Colleagues and Co-Workers,” “Resolving Differences While Maintaining Relationships,” “Team Dynamics,” and “Meeting Facilitation” are offered.  There are also several programs focused specifically on career development including “Interview Prep,” “Managing My Career,” and “Establishing My Personal Brand.”  There are also opportunities designed specifically for managers such as “Performance Review Roundtable for Supervisors” and “Writing Performance Reviews.”  Get more information and register for these and other programs on Endeavor.nd.edu. You can also call Jeanne Monsma, ext. 8963.  Classes fill quickly so register soon.

30 FOR 30 SHORT

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Earlier today the folks at GRANTLAND.COM released what they call a “30 FOR 30 SHORT” — a short film — about former Notre Dame student-athlete Reggie Ho.

For those of you “old enough” to remember — Reggie was a walk-on kicker during Coach Holtz’s early run here at Notre Dame.
This 13 minute FILM is really good — it was directed by actor Ken Jeong (of HANGOVER fame).  You’ll want to share it with your donors and friends — immediately.
As you’ll learn in the film “Dr.” Reggie Ho is now a Cardiologist…
LINK:  http://grantland.com/features/30-for-30-shorts-studentathlete/

Jim Small, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications

Laura O’Sullivan New Program Director for Athletic Events & Stewardship

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Dear colleagues:

I’d like to share a few staffing updates for the Special Events & Stewardship team. I am happy to announce that Laura O’Sullivan has been hired as the Program Director for Athletic Events & Stewardship. She will start her new role immediately, but will still serve Annual Giving Program until a new team member can be found. Laura has been at the University for four years, and is known for creating exceptional events and experiences for Recognition Society members, and for helping to execute the first Notre Dame Day. Before her tenure at Notre Dame, Laura served as the Director of Development & Executive Director of Southwestern Michigan College, and before that as the Executive Director of the March of Dimes. Her positivity and love of the University are contagious. Please join me in congratulating Laura.

With this change, we have an immediate opening for an Assistant Director of Special Events & Stewardship, mostly serving the Annual Giving Programs unit. This position will report directly to me, and will work closely with Amy Schell, Mark Naman, Rita Udvardy, and the Donor Experience team. Lastly, we are adding a new coordinator position to the overall team. Reporting directly to Cristi Ganyard, this coordinator will assist with stewardship activities as well as with events. If interested in either of these positions, please let us (and your manager) know asap.

Blessings for a Happy New Year!

Katherine Lane

Annual Stewardship Report

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Dear Colleagues,

The annual stewardship report mailed last week to all Board of Trustee and Advisory Council members and all benefactors who have contributed at least $5,000 during the last fiscal year or $100,000 cumulatively (that’s 5,139 families!). The stewardship report outlines fiscal year fundraising numbers and shares donor stories. Hard copies are in your mailbox or, for the regional offices, in the mail.

Happy New Year!

Special Events & Stewardship

Farewell to Marilyn Ipsen

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Happy New Year!  Sometimes a new year brings key changes.  For me it is my sidekick and Administrative Assistant, Marilyn Ipsen, leaving her role in Development effective January 16, 2015.  Marilyn was destined and led to serve Our Lady’s mission over 4 1/2 years ago from California and now must return.  She will have a great opportunity to work at the Stanford Hospital as a key Administrative leader.
She has served so faithfully and positively for the University and our benefactors that many will miss her stable presence.  Marilyn sets a great example of how to represent Notre Dame.
When you get a chance, please join Patrick Kaiser, Ron Linczer, Anne Griffith, Chris Baguer, Michael McLaughlin and me in congratulating Marilyn on a job well done.
God bless you & Go Irish,

Thomas A. Molnar, Director of Regional Development

Weight Watchers at Moreau Court

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The at-Work Weight Watchers meetings are held in the 2nd floor Board Room, every Tuesday from 12noon to 12:45pm. The meetings are open to all Moreau Court employees, and they can stop in to check out a meeting whenever they wish.

WW is also planning an Open House on January 20th – these usually involve demonstrations and extra info for potential new attendees.

For more information:   http://www.weightwatchers.com/work

 

Welcome Mr. Dylan Reed to Global Advancement

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Please welcome Mr. Dylan Reed to his new role as Program Director, Global Advancement.  Dylan will take up his new position effective February 16, 2015, and is joining our team from his current role as Program Director of the President’s Circle.  As part of the Global Advancement team, Dylan will work directly on the fundraising initiatives supporting the Keough School of Global Affairs.
Dylan brings to this new role significant experience in development and cross-disciplinary roles in higher education.  He is a Double Domer, and as an undergraduate participated in Notre Dame’s Study Abroad Program in Puebla, Mexico.  
Please stop by 405 Main Building to congratulate Dylan, and join me in thanking the entire President’s Circle team for their collaboration in this transition.
In gratitude,
Michael A. Loungo, Director of Global Advancement

Farewell to Noell Stohler

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I am pleased…and at the same time saddened to announce that effective January 12, 2015 Noell Stohler will be leaving Development to join the operations team at The Morris Inn.
For over three and half years, Noell has been a wonderful source of service and support to Notre Dame benefactors on the west coast. Noell brought an unfailingly positive attitude to her role and made my job (and life) much, much easier. We all owe Noell a debt of gratitude for being a wonderful representative of Notre Dame, a faithful colleague and a good friend.
Please extend well deserved best wishes to Noell as she begins her new position and career path at the University.

 

— 

Scott A. Jessup

Please welcome Mark Dumich to Prospect Management

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I am very pleased to announce that Mark Dumich will be joining the prospect management team as Assistant Director, Midwest Region on Monday, January 26th.

Mark comes to us with 8+ years experience working at M&N Trading in Chicago, a boutique trading firm specializing in the U.S. Treasury Yield Curve. Mark spent his time creating, developing and executing strategies across global markets. Mark is also a member and seat owner at the Chicago Board of trade. Mark is a 2006 graduate from Notre Dame, majoring in finance and minoring in anthropology. Mark worked as a student manager for the baseball program during his time at Notre Dame.

Mark and his wife, Carrie, will be relocating with their four young children. Mark has been very involved with Sharing Hands Ministry at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek, Illinois and was on the Parish Pastoral Council at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Deerfield, Illinois.

Please join me in warmly welcoming Mark back to Notre Dame and the Development Team!

Thank you,
Colleen McQuilan
Director of Prospect Management