It is with great pleasure that I announce that Patrick Borders has joined the Operations & Technology team in Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing as Marketing Specialist. Patrick recently graduated from Wake Forest University’s School of Business with an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship. He served as marketing intern in the Wake Forest athletic department while attending school, with responsibility for pre-game marketing activities, operations for in-game promotions and evaluation of the impact of football ticket pricing changes. In addition, Patrick worked as a Social Media Strategist for Crippen Auto Mall in Lansing, MI.

As Marketing Specialist, Patrick supports the execution of all cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship communications by fund and segment leaders in the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team. His responsibilities include creating targeted messaging across all AGSM segments and communication channels (mail, email, phone, social, web), with the overall goal of fundraising, increasing total donor count, and brand awareness. In addition, he manages all aspects of the Proud to Be ND social presence, including strategy and execution.

Please join me in welcoming Patrick to the University Relations team.

Mark Naman

Our very own Ernestine Gardner is leaving on a jet plane out to sunny California to tape an appearance on JEOPARDY!!!  If you didn’t know already….she is brilliant, and now we have the proof.  Ernestine has quietly endured online applications and testing to ultimately be invited to the final contestant screening held in Kansas City in late June of this year.  Not surprisingly, she advanced in that final test to be selected for the contestant pool for the next 17 months.  Getting this far in the process is such an accomplishment, she is already a Champion in our minds.

Ernestine, along with her husband Dave will be traveling to Los Angeles next week for the JEOPARDY taping which should air the week of October 5^th.  We will be planning a ‘JEOPARDY’ watch when the episode is airs.

Good Luck Ernestine!

Sincerely,

Team CFR

Please remember to have attendees for the Texas Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, September 1 at 5 PM.  Also, please remember to have attendees for the Texas Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, September 4 at Noon.

We have developed a reminder sheet for the RSVP dates for all of the fun Development football events this season! Please see the attachment.

If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 312-322-0909, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.

Heather Moriconi

As we strive for continuous improvement and implement innovative technology solutions which will assist in maximizing philanthropy, we recently completed a thorough review of our UR information strategy and the underlying organizational structure. This review concluded that certain aspects of the post OAD split structure were not fostering the level of productivity and innovation which we had hoped for.

As a result , we have elected to recombine our existing Strategic Applications and Information Strategy groups under the leadership of Carleen Quinlan. The newly formed unit will now be known as the Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence group. This contingent has already taken steps to enhance our prioritization process, allocate our IT resources more effectively, and manage projects centrally. We are also confident that the united structure gives us the best opportunity to intensify innovation, heighten collaboration, manage volume, speed delivery and ensure alignment with our strategic imperatives.

While now reporting to Carleen, Cheryl Prentice will lead a variety of special projects while concurrently partnering with the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team on its business intelligence and applications. Cheryl has been a catalyst in this restructuring effort and has shown tremendous leadership in effecting these important changes.

I am indebted to the various partners who selflessly invested their time in this strategic review and also want to acknowledge the newly combined team for their willingness to embrace a revised approach. Effective Monday, August 31st, the team will be co-located on the 10th floor of Grace Hall. Lastly, please join me in thanking Carleen for accepting this challenging role and inspiring her new cohort. I look forward to the opportunities ahead!

Tim Willis

Tomorrow the Rockne Heritage Fund and Athletics Advancement will be hosting the second event in the new Coach’s Chat series which began this year. ALL MEMBERS OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS ARE WELCOME TO LISTEN AND PARTICIPATE. Details are as follows:

What: Coach’s Chat with Muffett McGraw featuring her quick take on ND Women’s Hoops, interactive Q&A, and fun poll questions

When: Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00pm est

What Benefactors Were Invited?:
– members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council
– JGIA donors
– all campaign leadership level athletics benefactors (commitment of $100k+)
– all leadership level endowed GIA and EforE donors to Athletics
– $1m+ lifetime donors to athletics
– Rockne Blue (one-time experience)
– Rockne Gold

How to Participate:
Dial-In: 877-229-8493 Passcode: 114107

With questions please contact Alex Romagnolo or Brian Powell.

Brian Powell

Dear Colleagues,

I am very pleased to share that Brian Diss, is joining the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing Team! Brian, will be the new Associate Director, Sorin Marketing, effective Tuesday, September 8. Brian will be focusing his time on the recruitment strategy for the Sorin Society, developing new product offerings and the stewardship of current members. Brian will continue to work with a small cohort of leadership prospects as he transitions to this new role.

In addition to Brian’s successful fundraising time at Notre Dame, he has a wealth of experience in Annual Giving. Brian served as the the Director of Annual Giving at Creighton University from 2012 – 2014.

Brian is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame and he earned his Masters degree from Northwestern University in 2011.
Amy Schell

Baby Abigail joined the Santucci family on Monday, August 17.  She’s doing well, “kicking butt in the NICU”, according to Dan.  Abigail arrived a little earlier than planned, so she’ll be in the NICU for a short time before heading home to siblings Johnny, Avery and Luke.  Congratulations Meredith and Dan!

Anne Griffith

The University of Notre Dame Department of Development has cordially invited a small group of first-year parents to “Welcome First-Year Parent Receptions” on Friday, August 21 at various locations on campus. The Department of Development hopes that parents will join representatives from their regions for an evening of great food, drink, wonderful company, and an opportunity to meet fellow parents of first-year students.

The parents may have a previous relationship with the University, or this may be their first exposure to the University.

The welcome receptions will take place in six campus locations:

· Southeast Region: Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Northeast Region: O’Brien’s Club, Compton Family Ice Arena (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Chicago Area: Club Naimoli, Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Midwest Region: Warren Golf Course Clubhouse (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· West Region & Global: Main Building Rotunda (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Principal Gifts: Hesburgh Library Penthouse (8:00pm – 10:00 pm)

Sara Kassen

Below is the list of dates and locations for the 2015 football season pep rallies. They are free to attend and tickets are not required. They all begin at 6 p.m. EST.

ND vs. Texas, Sept. 4 – Outside the Rockne Memorial Building
ND vs. Georgia Tech, Sept. 18 – Purcell Pavilion
ND vs. Massachusetts, Sept. 25 – Compton Family Ice Area
ND vs. Navy, Oct. 9 – Joyce Center Field House (north dome)
ND vs. USC, Oct. 16 – Hesburgh Library mall
ND Vs. Wake Forest, Nov. 13 – TBD

This year, the university will not be holding Friday Football Luncheons; however, there will still be access to Notre Dame Stadium on home football Fridays at the north tunnel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. for fans to walk to field level and take photos, unless the visiting team schedules a practice.

Fighting Irish Media

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that Bryan Reaume (pronounced “Reem”) has joined the Organizational Effectiveness leadership team as Program Manager, Learning and Organizational Development. He is succeeding Jeanne Monsma, who was recently promoted to Manager, Learning and Organizational Development.

Bryan comes to us from Young Life, a non-profit organization that supports children in 95 different countries, where he most recently served as their Director of Operations and Leadership Development. Bryan holds a BA in Education from Bowling Green State University as well as a Master of Arts degree from Fuller Seminary. He is currently on track to finish his Masters in Non-Profit Administration at Notre Dame.

Bryan, his wife Cassidy and their two children, Karina (6) & Parker (5) are relocating from Connecticut and they are very excited to be a part of the Notre Dame family.

He will start on September 14th but will be joining us this week at the UR Summit. Please join me in welcoming Bryan to our team.

 
All the best,

Tim Willis

On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. EST, Notre Dame staff, alumni, and parents will gather at the Grotto to pray for the well-being and success of students and teachers everywhere, particularly for our students and faculty as a new academic year gets underway. Please join us in praying the Rosary, and then the prayers submitted by alumni and parents from across the globe.

We invite you to submit a prayer for your child/children, college-bound students, and teachers through this link:

http://nd.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_03vpqalcOwVrCap

Prayers should be submitted by the end of the work day on Friday, August 21st.

Angie Appleby Purcell

Eddy Street Battle of the Bands hosted by Rob and Artimis will be from 12noon – 10pm on Saturday August 29th, 2015 . Please make sure to access the garage through the south or east entrance and plan accordingly as Eddy St will be closed from 5am – 11pm on this day.

There will also be kids activities such as a bounce house and sand art from 12noon – 5pm. Don’t miss this great event!

Brian and Beth Couch welcomed granddaughter Rowan Adelaide Couch on Saturday, August 8.  Rowan, the daughter of Brian and Mary Couch was born at 9:16 a.m.  She weighs 7 lbs. 9 oz. and is 21 inches long, with red hair!  She joins big brother George at home in South Bend.

Mary Bueno

Dear Colleagues:

I am excited to introduce Julia Yoder as the newest member of the Special Events & Stewardship team. Serving as lead coordinator, Julia will be responsible for coordinating the Presidential and Vice Presidential acknowledgment letters for University donors, will assist with the stewardship program for Endowments for Excellence, will lead other key communication initiatives for University leadership, and will assist with event planning and execution. Julia will begin her work with us on Monday, August 17.

Julia graduated from Hope College with a BA in International Studies and earned a masters in public affairs with a concentration in nonprofit management from IUPUI. She comes to us after having served as assistant program coordinator for the Uganda Christian University in Mukono, Uganda.

Please join me in welcoming Julia to our team and to the Notre Dame family!

Heather Moriconi

Please join me in extending best wishes to Mike Seeley, whose last day with the Development Office as a Field Fundraiser will be August 14, 2015. Mike just completed his second year in development and fifteenth year at Notre Dame. Mike will be joining the Enrollment Division here at Notre Dame.

Congratulations to Mike as he begins his next chapter at ND. We wish him all the best!

Stu Fortener

Anne Griffith

Bre Hutchinson, Volunteer Coordinator of LOGAN Community Resources, Inc., sends her thanks to those who volunteered at Logan’s Run on Saturday, August 1st.

“Thank you so much for all your help on Saturday! We couldn’t have done it without you! Your hard work was appreciated more than you know. Thank you again for volunteering for LOGAN!”

Jill Donnelly and Kathy Lentych

We welcomed our second grandchild, Duele Joseph Harper, into our family Tuesday morning. My daughter Caitie and I were part of the “A” team as we assisted Mom and Dad (Brad and Chrissy-Urban Swirl owners) with delivery. A beautiful 7pd 5oz baby boy. What a Joy!!

All,

We have received confirmation from Procurement Services that we will be transitioning from Xerox to Canon Copiers in the very near future.
Canon representatives will conduct a “walk-through”  to review our current copier configurations beginning the week of August 3rd.
I have been appointed the Development/University Relations representative and will keep you informed as we move forward with this important transition. Please feel free to contact me at bbrownle@nd.edu or 631-2942.

Brenda Carr

Dear colleagues,

Please join me in congratulating Mary Fisher for completing her Master’s degree from Notre Dame! Now a double Domer, Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in 2008, and this summer her Master of Nonprofit Administration! As a reminder, Mary serves as a Program Director of Special Events & Stewardship working in the Regional Development Office in Chicago. Among other duties, she is the Midwest stewardship partner, is responsible for all annual reporting each fall, and leads many events including several Wall Street events in Chicago. Congrats, Mary!

My best,

Katherine Lane