Special Events and Stewardship – Lead Stewardship Coordinator (Contact Heather Moriconi for more information)
Donor Services – Lettershop Coordinator (Contact Sharon Rankert, Stacy Koebel-Harder or Jennifer Harwell for more information)
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Welcome Josh Flynt, Advisor to the Vice President for UR
Friends and Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Josh Flynt has accepted the position of Advisor to the Vice President for University Relations, effective July 20, 2015. Josh earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Notre Dame in 2011 with a major in marketing. Josh currently serves as Marketing Program Coordinator for Notre Dame Athletics, focusing on fan engagement and game day experiences. Prior to this role, he held the position of Communications Associate for the Monogram Club after serving as the first ever “ND Sports Blogger” in Fighting Irish Digital Media, providing behind-the-scenes looks into Notre Dame Athletics and establishing a strong following on social media.
Reporting to me, Josh will be responsible for managing special projects, providing support to internal and external stakeholders, overseeing daily communications from the office of the vice president, coordinating high-touch and timely constituency service for key alumni, parents and friends, analyzing performance metrics and benchmarking peer institutions.
Please join me in welcoming Josh to our team.
Best, Lou
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Farewell to Jennah Marino
Please join me in extending best wishes to Jennah Marino, whose last day with the Special Events & Stewardship team will be August 28, 2015. Jennah started at Notre Dame in 2013 and has been a valuable member of the team. Jennah has served as the acknowledgments coordinator for presidential and vice presidential letters, and during her tenure she has been an important part of several enhancements and efficiencies to automate the acknowledgment letter process.
Jennah’s husband, Joseph, has been in his residency at Memorial Hospital during her tenure with Notre Dame. Jennah and Joseph plan to relocate to Missouri next spring for the next step in Joseph’s career. Jennah looks forward to spending more time with family. We will miss Jennah’s innovation and sense of humor. Congratulations to Jennah and Joseph as they begin the next chapter of their lives!
A job posting for the position of Stewardship Lead Coordinator will be available in the near future. Internal candidates are encouraged to have a conversation with their managers about interest in this position.
Heather Moriconi
Director of Special Events & Stewardship
Harper Cancer Research Institute Open House
Harper Cancer Research Institute Open House
June 30th
4pm – 7pm
Harper Hall
1234 Notre Dame Avenue (southwest corner of Notre Dame Ave. and Angela Blvd.)
South Bend, IN
This is an opportunity to speak with researchers, tour cancer research labs, and learn about HCRI’s innovative and integrated cancer research being conducted right here in the South Bend area.Notre Dame and community auction items will be up for bid with proceeds benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.
MEET Todd Lyght
Notre Dame 1988 National Champion — two time All-American. Lyght played in the NFL from 1991 to 2002. Super Bowl XXIV champion with the Saint Louis Rams, 1999 All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams. Coach Lyght is the current defensive backs coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
**This event is FREE and open to the public**
Food and beverages will be provided.
Special thanks to our food sponsor Whole Foods Market.
For more information:
Phone: 574-631-4100 E-mail: HarperCancer@nd.edu www: HarperCancer.ND.edu
Angela Cavalieri
Congratulations Jim and Katie Cunningham!
Dear Colleagues,
Please join me in congratulating Jim and Katie (Hemmann) Cunningham on their wedding! Jim and Katie were married on the afternoon of Friday, June 12 in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. They are spending their honeymoon in Ireland. Jim returns to the office the week of June 29.
Amy Schell
Gifts Through Year End
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2015, Advance will be held open for FY15 through the end of business, Thursday, July 2nd. Following are several items to consider:
Gifts/Pledges
· Gifts in the form of cash received by the University by June 30, 2015 (in hand or post marked) should be delivered to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of cash wired to the University should be in the University’s bank account by June 30, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of securities should be to the University’s broker by Tuesday, June 30, 2015 to be considered a FY15 gift.
o Note: Gifts intended to be invested in the endowment need to be to the University’s broker by Wednesday, June 24, 2015. If the gift is received after this date, gift credit will be given in FY15 but the gift will post to the endowment in FY16.
· Gifts sent to the lockbox with postmarks through June 30, 2015will be processed by the end of day, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts received on July 1st for FY16 will be processed on July 6, 2015.
· FY15 pledges with the appropriate supporting documentation should be to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015 for FY15 processing.
Reporting
· Advance will post June 30, 2015 gifts the evenings of July 1 and July 2, 2015. Reports via Advance and Business Objects throughJune 30 will be available beginning July 3, 2015.
· Note – the Daily Transaction Report dated July 1 through July 3, 2015 will represent June 30, 2015 activity.
Please contact me at extension 1-5546 if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
Stacy Koebel-Harder, Director, Donor Services
Fiscal Year End Information
In order to properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2015, Advance will be held open for FY15 through the end of business, Thursday, July 2nd. Following are several items to consider:
Gifts/Pledges
· Gifts in the form of cash received by the University by June 30, 2015 (in hand or post marked) should be delivered to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of cash wired to the University should be in the University’s bank account by June 30, 2015.
· Gifts in the form of securities should be to the University’s broker by Tuesday, June 30, 2015 to be considered a FY15 gift.
o Note: Gifts intended to be invested in the endowment need to be to the University’s broker by Wednesday, June 24, 2015. If the gift is received after this date, gift credit will be given in FY15 but the gift will post to the endowment in FY16.
· Gifts sent to the lockbox with postmarks through June 30, 2015 will be processed by the end of day, July 2, 2015.
· Gifts received on July 1st for FY16 will be processed on July 6, 2015.
· FY15 pledges with the appropriate supporting documentation should be to Donor Services by noon, July 2, 2015 for FY15 processing.
Reporting
· Advance will post June 30, 2015 gifts the evenings of July 1 and July 2, 2015. Reports via Advance and Business Objects through June 30 will be available beginning July 3, 2015.
· Note – the Daily Transaction Report dated July 1 through July 3, 2015 will represent June 30, 2015 activity.
Please contact me at extension 1-5546 if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!
Stacy Koebel-Harder
Director, Donor Services
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Carolyn Hardman
Promotions, Special Events & Stewardship
Dear colleagues:
I am happy to share news of several changes and promotions within the Special Events & Stewardship team! I am happy to announce the following promotions and changes effective July 1:
- Beth Ferlic has been promoted from an assistant director to an associate director. Beth has led the stewardship programs for fellowships and lifetime stewardship benefactors with grace and intellectual curiosity. She has served as a skillful writer on our team as a voice of Father John, and other campus leaders. She is also gifted at connecting with people and creating meaningful events and experiences for our benefactors. She will continue to partner closely with Dan Crossen, and her newer partners, Shannon Cullinan and Drew Buscareno, on principal donor stewardship.
- Lauren Fox has been promoted from an associate director to a program director. Lauren has added much creativity and discipline around the campaign events. She has also been instrumental with Executive Officer events including the Faculty Dinner, Advisory Councils and Commencement. Lauren helped to develop and teach standardized tools surrounding event planning and execution. She is passionate about messaging the priorities and mission of the University within the event experience.
- Cristi Ganyard has been promoted from an assistant director to a program director. Cristi has led several major programs with much grace this year. In addition to managing the Advisory Councils’ fall meetings and events as well as Commencement, Cristi also led the team in the Fr. Ted Hesburgh events and activities planning. She has developed an excellent rapport with the Executive Officers and their teams and has received specialized training in protocol this past year.
- Jessica Reasons has been promoted from an assistant director to a program director. Jessica has received many accolades for her management of the Wall Street engagement events taking place throughout the country. She is also known for her “can do” attitude, and has contributed greatly to the Advisory Councils, Music City Bowl, campaign events, and Commencement.
- Kris Machalleck has been promoted from lead coordinator to assistant director of Special Events & Stewardship. As the partner to Gift Planning, Kris is responsible for developing principal stewardship plans for all donors within Gift Planning Officers’ portfolios, taking a leadership role in Badin Weekend planning, and leading Donor Advised Fund reporting. Her knowledge base on reporting and systems is exceptional, and she serves as a team leader in these areas. Kris also has key roles in event planning, capital reporting, and the stewardship program for scholarships.
Please join me in congratulating these five colleagues. Happy summer!
Katherine
Katherine Lane, MSA ’00, Sr. Director, Special Events & Stewardship
Summer Restaurant Week
Summer Restaurant Week
6/22- 7/5/2015
Deals are $11, $22 or $33
Check out all the great restaurants and their menu selections at the link below:
Jeanine Dziak
CASE Award Recognition
Dear Colleagues,
University Relations is the recipient of four 2015 CASE Circle of Excellence Awards:
Gold Award:
External Audience Newsletter, Digital (Echoes)
Silver Award:
Best Special Event, Single Day (Notre Dame Day)
Bronze Awards:
Best Use of Social Media, Fundraising (Proud to Be ND Virtual Run & Walk)
Best Communications Program Improvement (NDAA)
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is one of the largest international associations of education institutions, serving more than 3,600 universities, colleges, schools and related organizations in more than 80 countries. CASE is the leading resource for professional development, information and standards in the fields of alumni relations, communications, educational fundraising and marketing.
Congratulations to the entire team!
Jonathan Retartha
Wedding Congratulations to Jaime and Lauren (LaMore) Montes
Friends,
Please join me in congratulating Jaime and Lauren (LaMore) Montes on their recent nuptials! Saturday was the perfect day for the happy couple. Click on the following link to enjoy some pictures of the beautiful bride and groom!
My best,
Micki
Barb Patnaude Retirement
Please join me in extending best wishes to Barb Patnaude, who is retiring from the University on July 15, 2015. Barb started at Notre Dame in the year 2000 and has been a valuable member of the Donor Services team where she has worked in Alumni Files and the Lettershop. Barb is the resident expert in John Affleck-Graves acknowledgement letters and tax receipts, and during her tenure she has been an important part of the exponential improvements and automation of processes in the Lettershop.
Barb will be remembered for her dedication and strong work ethic; her positive attitude has undeniably helped make Donor Services a pleasant place to work. In addition, she has been a friend to all with her thoughtfulness and quiet encouragement.
Barb looks forward to traveling and spending more time with friends and family, especially visits with her two granddaughters who live in California. We will definitely miss Barb, but a well-deserved respite for her. Congratulations Barb and Terry!
A job posting for the position of Lettershop Coordinator will be available in the near future.
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Sharon Rankert
New Dean of the College of Science – Mary Galvin
A Message from Sean Kassen
Dear Development Colleagues,
This afternoon a press release will be posted on ND.edu announcing the hiring of the new College of Science Dean.
I am excited to announce the hiring of Mary Galvin who is coming from the National Science Foundation and has spent most of her career in government and industry, though she did spend approximately a decade in academic at University of Delaware years back. Her area of expertise is materials science, and she is highly regarded among her peers.
She will start officially on August 17.
In the mean time, Brian Baker, Associate Dean of Science, will serve as interim Dean for July and August.
Once she arrives on campus we will coordinate a meet-and-greet and other meetings to make in person introductions.
Thank you.
Sean
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Sean Kassen, PhD
Academic Advancement Director
College of Science
University of Notre Dame
Office of The Dean
215L Jordan Hall of Science
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-4618
574-631-4689 (office)
574-302-7568 (cell)
Thank You!
Well, it has finally come to my last day at Development, and my last full day on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus, and I think it is harder for me to leave now than it was after completing my undergraduate degree here in 2012. I had no idea when I started working for Micki in May 2013 that I would gain so many close friendships and have such a great support system after working at the Development office. I always enjoyed calling myself a cheerleader of sorts to everyone at the office, helping people get things done, encouraging those who may have had a less-than pleasant sort of day, and making people laugh and smile who really needed it. However, when I think of everyone at the office, I realize that you have all done the same for me, and that while things were incredibly busy or stressful with my Masters program, wedding planning, and my various extracurricular activities, Development was like a safe haven and a constant source of kindness. I feel truly blessed to have spent two years working with everyone, and am so thankful for everyone who has supported and encouraged me at different points over the past few years. A HUGE thank you especially to those who came to the wedding shower a few weeks ago, and to all who contributed to making that day so special to me (and to Jaime, who I shared all the details with on the phone). We are both so excited to begin this new and exciting chapter in our lives, and I will remember so fondly my family here in ND Development. If you would like to stay in touch, I will be keeping my llamore@alumni.nd.edu email address and I can also be found on facebook (though my name will soon be changing to Lauren Montes!) I look forward to seeing you all again, and please reach out if your travels bring you to Fort Worth, Texas.
-Lauren LaMore
AGSM Summer Mailing
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing’s Renewal and Upgrade segments of the Summer Mailing dropped on Friday, June 5. The direct mail piece was sent in a #10 envelope and includes a BRE and reply card and separate insert promoting two special offers: 1) Proud to Be ND Leprechaun lapel pin for gifts of $54 or more, and; 2) Proud to Be ND flag (3 x 5 feet) for joining a Recognition Society.
The Recruitment segments of the Summer Mailing will drop Friday, June 12. The direct mail piece will be sent in a #10 envelope and include a BRE and reply card and separate insert with pin and flag offerings, as well as the inclusion of four Proud to Be ND stickers for a computer keyboard.
Both mail drops will be followed by email campaigns through the end of the month Special thanks to the IS team for all their support during this process.
Here are images of the offering insert and a sample of the recruitment messaging.
-Amy Schell
Farewell to Ariane Umutoni
I am writing to share that Ariane Umutoni has decided to pursue her dream of graduate school and will be departing her position as administrative assistant in 405 Main on July 10, 2015. Please join me in thanking Ariane for her service over the past year and devotion to Our Lady’s University. We will post the position immediately to begin our search for Ariane’s successor.
Best,
Drew Buscareno
Welcome Teresa Rose and Katharine Rose Wall!
All,
I am delighted to share Aaron’s news on the birth of their two daughters.
The girls were born at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9th.
Stacy and Aaron are bringing the girls home today.
They want to thank everyone for their prayers.
Bless God!
Brian Couch
Welcome Ryan Brennan as Director, Prospect Management
Dear team,
I’m very pleased to announce that effective July 6, 2015, Ryan Brennan will transition to the role of Director, Prospect Management. In this new capacity, Ryan will define and lead a comprehensive strategy for prospect management across the Development department, working closely with the talented Prospect Management team. Critical to our team’s success, Ryan will work with all facets of the department to define strategies to maximize cultivation of University benefactors and explore new terrain in terms of geographic, industry, and demographic trends and capacities. Ryan will serve as the primary partner to the Principal Gift team, working with Joe Gelchion and all principal gift fundraisers on maximizing the identification and cultivation of our highest capacity prospects. Moreover, Ryan will work closely with the UR Sr Management team, serving as a key contributor to principal giving strategies, the campaign liaison, and key leader in pursuing effective partnerships of the Prospect Management team across the division.
For the past four years, Ryan has made an incredible impact on our University Relations team as he served as Advisor to Lou Nanni, Vice President for University Relations. It has been an absolute joy and privilege to work closely with him during this tenure, and I very much look forward to continuing our work together. We are blessed to have his energy, intellectual curiosity, drive, and commitment to Our Lady’s mission, and I look forward to the tremendous successes I know he will achieve in this new role.
Please note that we will be posting the Advisor to the Vice President, University Relations position tomorrow. We will post this internally for five days on the HR Jobs website. I encourage you to contact Ann Moran if you have an interest in discussing the position.
Please join me in thanking Colleen McQuillan for her extraordinary work as Director, Prospect Management over the past few years and congratulating Ryan on his transition to the role!
My best,
Micki
3rd Annual ND Employee Shred Event
3rd Annual ND Employee Shred Event
Wednesday, July 15th, 11:30am – 1:30pm
The Shred-it truck will park in Lot C1 near the Compton Family Ice Arena and will be available for you to destroy your personal documents for free! More information about the event will be sent out early next week.
Please contact Jayne at 1-9354 or by email at jlamb5@nd.edu if you have any questions about the campus shred program.
Sincerely,
Jayne Lamb
Open Position: Assistant Director, CFR Prospect Analysis
Corporate and Foundation Relations has an open position for an Assistant Director of Prospect Analysis. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact George Keegan or Ann Moran.
Thank you,
Jennifer L. Harwell
Recruiting Coordinator
An Ode to Peggy
Life events like retirement bring us to realize just how grateful we are for our Notre Dame Development family. Kristin Schoenfeld wrote this “ode” to commemorate Peg Jewett’s retirement, and I want to share it with all the team. Even if you haven’t had the great privilege of knowing Peg, reading this reminds us of how much we value each other as colleagues and friends.
Thanks for being a part of our lives, Peg! We wish you well as you move to this next joyous phase of your life.
– Anne Griffith
An Ode to Peggy
By Kristin Schoenfeld
Today we say farewell to a woman we admire
For too soon for us, this summer she will retire
Peggy’s years at ND have numbered to eleven
And for that – she will surely get closer to heaven
Starting out with Pat Hickey in the town of Stroudsburg
Of ND Irish lingo, she spoke not a word
As the seasons passed by and she travelled to campus
She quickly learned about football, and all the ND fuss
She soaked up campus knowledge, – tips, tricks and facts
And soon she took care of everyone’s backs
When sad times came to Peggy’s good home
Her Irish family helped her to not feel alone
We must have helped out, as Peggy soon decided
To become a Domer herself – and all were delighted
Her MNA degree was proof enough
That this ND woman was indeed tough
She rose through the ranks to become an RD
And for an assistant she chose lucky me!
Her donors are varied, they come from all walks
But good heavens, can they make Peggy talk!
They can hear the conviction, the true Joie de vivre
That can come only from those who truly love ND.
Stories from the heart, tales of devotion
She has inspired them all– and put dreams into motion!
Her on campus homes included Rorh’s and the Morris
The times she spent there she learned more than us!
To visit with donors, her Honda has travelled many miles
All so the Notre Dame faithful could share her sunny smiles
And now lucky Gary has married our Peg
Please keep her safe, happy and healthy we beg
So as future Notre Dame history unfolds
And we get inspiration to go out and be bold
Of Peggy’s legacy we will never forget
She is one in a million – on THAT you can bet
Career Center Clothes Closet
The Career Center is collecting donations of men’s and women’s business attire/interview clothing for students who can not afford suits or business attire for interviews. We would like to open this up to students this Fall, but the closet is in need of more men’s and women’s suits/attire, shoes, belts etc. Please direct any questions and all donations to: Sarah Himschoot at 574-631-9915 or shimscho@nd.edu.
Ann Moran
Farewell from Peg Jewett
Everything has a season and my “season” serving Our Lady’s University is drawing to a close. I have decided to retire this July. It has been my great fortune and pleasure to have worked for the University of Notre Dame for better than eleven years. I couldn’t have asked for a more fulfilling and satisfying job or to have worked with better colleagues. Thank you for all you have added to my life: I have been forever changed. And if your travels take you to Cape Cod, please let me know. It would be great to see you.
God Bless,
Peggy
Open Position: Administrative Assistant, Global Advancement
Global Advancement has an open position for an Administrative Assistant. Please go to jobs.nd.edu if you are interested. If you have questions regarding the position please contact MIchael Loungo or Jennifer Harwell.
Jennifer Harwell
Sympathy to Mary Bueno
Please join me in extending our sympathy to Mary Bueno on the loss of her sister-in-law Josefina Bueno in a tragic car accident on Monday afternoon in South Bend. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, Manny and the entire Bueno family.
The viewing and funeral for Josefina will be held on Saturday, June 6th at Palmer Funeral Home – Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street in South Bend. The viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral following at 11:30 a.m.
In Notre Dame,
Brian Couch
Road to Discovery 2015
Dear Team,
What a ride! The Road to Discovery 2015 has already been quite an incredible journey.
We kicked off last week with a great event and met some great donors in Riverhead, New York, and have had events every evening since then. We have met some amazing Notre Dame alumni and friends, as well as families affected by Niemann-Pick Type C disease. I spent a lot of time with some young Pennsylvanians, Andrew and David, who both have NPC. David wants to attend Notre Dame, and I’m still trying to convert Andrew. Here are some links, if you want to learn more about their story:
https://www.facebook.com/TheAndrewCoppolaFoundation
We have even had a lot of media opportunities to promote the University of Notre Dame’s mission: (http://sites.nd.edu/gregcrawford/media-coverage/).
We feel blessed by the support we have received and feel so grateful for all of you who have helped to promote these efforts.
Greg will be riding through town today, and we are having a fun reception from 6:30-8:30pm at Jordan Hall. It is on the reunion weekend schedule, and it will be done in typical College of Science fashion (free t-shirts and drinks). Please rsvp to http://goo.gl/forms/TG3U3s8E65
I hope you can join us. Go Irish! And let’s raise some money for this great cause at ND!
Please join the College of Science and Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley in welcoming the Road to Discovery to Notre Dame!
Jordan Hall of Science Galleria
Thursday, June 4
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres with the Notre Dame family and learn about this cross-country bike ride and Notre Dame’s role in fighting Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC) from Greg Crawford, dean of the College of Science, Coach Ara Parseghian, and Cindy Parseghian, president of the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation.
Be sure to bid on great silent auction items, including signed Coach Ara Parseghian memorabilia. All silent auction proceeds will benefit rare disease research at Notre Dame.
This is a family-friendly event, and complimentary food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP so we can best prepare for refreshments; however, walk-ins are welcome.
RSVP: http://goo.gl/forms/TG3U3s8E65
For additional info contact Sean Kassen at skassen@nd.edu or 574-631-4689
Learn more about the Road to Discovery: roadtodiscovery.nd.edu
Sean Kassen
Farewell to Janet Jessup
Dear ND colleagues,
With mixed emotions, I want to share news with you that I have decided to leave Notre Dame effective June 30th. I have enjoyed almost ten years with the University and I have truly been blessed to work with such a great team.
I am excited to be moving on into the great unknown! I plan to take a few months off and then consider some other options that don’t involve quite as much travel. Luckily, I am not going far and I look forward to seeing you often at ND events as I tag along with Scott.
Janet
Sympathy to Rita and Steve Udvardy
Alex S. Udvardy, 90, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 in his residence. He was born on September 25, 1924 in South Bend. He was employed by Studebaker for 20 years as well as Allied Signal for 20 years. Alex was a World War II Army veteran, being a part of the D-Day Invasion. He was married for 67 years to the love of his life, Geraldine, who passed away just over a month ago.
He is survived by his son, Stephen (Rita) Udvardy of North Liberty, three grandchildren Kyle (Jill) Bach, Colette Udvardy and Connor Udvardy and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be celebrated at 12:00 pm Friday, June 5, 2015 in Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 am until time of services in the funeral home.