Dear colleagues:

I am delighted to announce a new addition to the Special Events & Stewardship team; David (Dave) Daley will begin his role as Program Director, Compliance & Stewardship Programs on Monday, June 13. Working in close partnership with the Undergraduate Enrollment Division and the Controller’s Group, Dave will partner strategically on stewardship efforts for undergraduate financial aid benefactors, ensuring that all need-based and merit-based scholarship funds are spent to their maximum impact and in accordance with donor preferences and restrictions. Furthermore, he will create and lead engagement experiences for benefactors providing generous gifts to financial aid, including the coordination of student thank you notes, endowment reports, and invitations to the biennial Scholarship Fellowship Recognition Weekend.

A 2006 graduate of the University, Dave most recently served as the Content Manager & Marketing Director for Real Clear Holdings, LLC, a technology, online publishing, and polling data aggregation company based in Chicago, IL. A resident of Granger, Dave is a very active member of his community, having volunteered for organizations including Bridges Out of Poverty, the C.A.S.A. program, and the South Bend Center for the Homeless, in addition to working tirelessly on behalf of the Notre Dame Alumni Association, where his wife, Angeline Johnson, serves as the Notre Dame Clubs Program Director.

We are thrilled to formally welcome him back to Notre Dame!

My Best,
Mary Fisher

This coming Friday, June 3rd, Notre Dame Research will again participate in the ND Reunion Open House (formerly known as Roam the Dome).

Notre Dame’s Strategic Research Initiatives (SRIs) will be hosting tables with information about their research and other goodies. Please join us in welcoming the alumni back to campus and showcasing the exciting world of ND Research!

Details:

Friday, June 3rd, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Outside of 317 Main

Please spread the word – all welcome!

Jim Morrison

I am delighted to announce that Amanda (Mandy) Kinnucan will join our team as the Academic Programs Director on Monday, June 20th. For the past two years, Mandy has been in Notre Dame’s University Communications and most recently, as the Assistant Director of Media Relations. In her role, she built collaborative relationships with our faculty in order to share their research with the world by pitching to, and placing stories in, the media. Prior to Notre Dame, Mandy worked for Whirlpool where she created and implemented a number of programs for the company involving leaders and employees. Hallmarks of her work are her creativity and ability to bring ideas to life. Mandy brings her faculty network and program management and analytical abilities as well as her positive energy and professionalism to our team. She is a graduate of Indiana University earning a degree in Journalism with a business minor.

On a personal note, Mandy and her husband, Andy, have 3 young children. Their children are Sean (9), Violet (7), and Ryan (4) and they live in Granger. Andy will begin the Executive MBA program in August.

It will be a pleasure to introduce Mandy to everyone and I know you will give Mandy a warm welcome to our team. You may see her during Reunion as she will be observing and accompanying me to become familiar with the event and various programs..

Best,
Sharon

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Sharon E. Keane
Director of Professional and Academic Programs
University of Notre Dame Alumni Association
100 Eck Visitors Center | Notre Dame, IN 46556
P: 574-631-4637
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Dear Colleagues,

I am thrilled to share that Riley Koval joined the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing Team on Monday, May 23, as the Assistant Director, Recognition Societies. Riley will be responsible for engaging benefactors who have the inclination and capacity to join a recognition society or upgrade within a recognition society. He will partner with regional development to elevate potential leadership benefactors.

Riley is a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame Law School. You may remember hearing Riley’s story when he shared it with the University Relations team at Summit in August of 2015. For the past two years Riley has worked as a Recruiting Specialist within the Notre Dame Football Program and interned with the Minnesota Vikings.

Please join me in welcoming Riley to the team!

My Best,
Amy

Dear Colleagues,

Smartphone Safety During Your Summer Vacation

While on vacation, your smartphone safety habits are probably the last thing on your mind. Problems with your phone are never fun–especially when they occur while you’re relaxing and enjoying vacation.

So how can you keep the information on your phone safe while on vacation? Here are some simple tips to remember:

Be Prepared–With 2-million phones stolen and 3-million lost each year, make sure you’re covered if your phone is lost or stolen by taking these steps before you leave.

• Turn on Screen Lock–Phones secured with screen-lock are less desirable to a thief, and help prevent against the person wiping out your pictures, apps, contacts, etc.

• Back Up Your Phone–Use a backup service like iCloud for iPhone, or Google Backup or Helium for Android phones. If your phone is lost or stolen you can recover your pictures, passwords and contacts from the backup at a later time.

• Turn On Location Services–By enabling Find my Device for Android and Find my iPhone for Apple phones, you can track down your phone quickly if it’s lost or stolen. However, the Location Service must be turned on before it happens. If your phone was stolen, both services can wipe all of your information from the phone, so thieves are unable to access this valuable data.

Be a Little Less Social–While you may think your friends want to see your vacation selfies, you may want to wait to post them after you get home. Do you personally know everyone who follows you on social media? If not, a stranger can read your posts and see your pictures.

If you say on Social Media that are away from home, a dishonest stranger may read your message and choose to break into your home while you’re gone. If you simply can’t wait, go ahead and post that vacation picture. Just make sure your social media privacy settings only allow people you actually know to see your posts instead of “everyone.”

Watch Your WiFi–WiFi in hotels, airports and restaurants are not all the same. Data thieves can set up WiFi hotspots with names similar to the hotel WiFi, but spelled differently, hoping you won’t notice. But once you connect, they collect every keystroke you send including your passwords.

If you decide to do some online banking while in any of these public locations, they will know where and how to log in to your account. Make sure the WiFi you connect to is the one the restaurant or hotel offers. If you’re not sure, be sure to ask. If you have any doubts, use your data provider’s network.

Ban the Bluetooth–Bluetooth is great for sharing contact information or listening to your favorite tunes, but on vacation it’s better to leave it off. Before you leave for vacation, make sure your Bluetooth is not set to automatically connect. When you allow the Bluetooth setting to automatically connect wherever you go, you become an easy target for data thieves.

If you are traveling outside the U.S., be aware that each country treats privacy and data rights differently. Familiarize yourself with the laws in the country before you leave.

Consider leaving your phone at home and use a disposable phone while you are vacationing in another country. You can also remove your private data from your phone before the trip and then restore it from your backup when you return home. Make sure that when you return home, change your password for important accounts you used during your trip.

Dear Team,

As a reminder, all Development employees receive a parking credential for the ESC parking garage.  This credential provides an opportunity to park on the 2nd or 3rd level of the garage.  Please note Kite has alerted us that members of the Development team who are parked on the ground floor and the ramp will receive a violation and may be towed.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please let me know if you have any questions.

My Best,

Micki

It is with great enthusiasm to announce that Janet Jessup will be coming back to our Development team serving as a fundraiser in Region 4! Janet will start June 6, and work with families in Missouri and Kansas.

As most of us know, Janet was an invaluable member of Development from 2006-2015. Excelling as a field fundraiser and member of Gift Planning, Janet brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and integrity which will serve our greater team and especially the Notre Dame families she works with.

Janet began her career in sales at IBM and The Summit Group, and, along with occasional help from her husband Scott, also raised four beautiful children. She earned her BS in Finance from the University of Colorado and her MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Please join me in welcoming Janet back to our team!

Marty Harshman

Dear colleagues:

We are excited to announce that effective June 6, Gavin McGuire will transition to the limited term assistant director position on the ND Trail and the University’s 175th anniversary celebration!  He will be joining the core team comprised of Matt Klawitter, Lauren Fox, and Katherine Lane.

Gavin has been an incredible friend, colleague, and trusted advisor to Micki over the past 3 years, and the broader Development team has benefited greatly from his work ethic, dedication, and contagious enthusiasm.  We are delighted to recognize his efforts with a new opportunity to grow and contribute to Our Lady’s mission.

Gavin’s current role of Development Associate will be posted today, and we encourage any interested colleagues to contact Ann Moran.  The posting will be available for five days.

We could not be more thrilled at the opportunities ahead. Please join us in thanking Gavin and congratulating him on this next endeavor!

In Notre Dame
Micki and Katherine

Dear colleagues,

The position of Associate Director, Fundraising Innovations is currently posted on jobs.nd.edu.  Reporting directly to me, this position will create, design, and implement a variety of disruptive fundraising innovations and critical endeavors resulting in growth in philanthropic revenue.  The Associate Director, Fundraising Innovations will work closely with the Sr. Directors of Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing, Regional Development, Gift Planning, Global Advancement, and Athletics Advancement to creative, develop, and implement fundraising innovations.  The Associate Director will be responsible for facilitating innovation sessions with the broader Development team, identifying the greatest opportunities to drive revenue, develop strategies and metrics within these new initiatives, implement the initiatives, and upon the decision that the innovations are sustainable, transition to appropriate parties across the Development team.  Working directly with the Associate Vice President for Development, the Associate Director will be expected to manage a significant workload and be comfortable working in a fast paced, diverse environment.  The Associate Director will also manage a significant number of projects on the AVP’s behalf, and will therefore have exposure to a wide variety of departments on campus.  The Associate Director will also manage a significant volume of communications from the AVP office, and serve as a liaison to a variety of University committees, initiatives, and projects.

A preferred candidate has been identified for the position, but please contact Micki Kidder or Gavin McGuire if you are interested in discussing the position.

My best,

Micki

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to share several important announcements with you.

Aaron Wall has accepted the position of Director of Regional Development in Region 4, primarily working with donors in the Houston area. He will assume his new responsibilities on June 1. Joining Development in 2012, Aaron’s leadership has been instrumental in building the University’s first Student Philanthropy program and, of course, in the growth and success of Notre Dame Day. He will have a significant impact on our fundraising efforts in this new role.

Accepting the appointment to serve as Program Director for Notre Dame Day and Employee Giving, effective June 1, is Pablo Martinez. Pablo has been a key member of our Development team since graduating from Notre Dame in 2011, most recently serving as the Assistant Director for 21+ Alumni Giving and Matching Gifts. We are fortunate to have Pablo assuming this important leadership role for Notre Dame.

Please join us in congratulating Aaron and Pablo!

Thanks,

Marty Harshman and Ryan Brennan

Huge congratulations to Michael Loungo’s daughter, Yavara, who won the Pre-K to Grade 2 category of the Notre Dame Office of Sustainability’s 2016 Children’s Artwork Competition.

Yavara won with 472 votes, or 29% of the votes cast in the Pre-K to Grade 2 category.

Winners were chosen by the public through a poll on the Office of Sustainability’s website, green.nd.edu. In total almost 3,200 votes across 3 categories were cast throughout the three week voting period by over 2,900 people.

Dear colleagues,

I want to make you aware of several important changes in Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing.

I am pleased to announce that Jonathan Retartha has accepted the position of Program Manager of Donor Experience, effective July 1. In his current role as Assistant Director for the Corby Society and Young Alumni/Next Generation Giving, Jonathan has been instrumental in driving growth in both participation and unrestricted giving and I am excited for him to have this new opportunity.

In our ongoing effort to elevate the experience for our donors and become more aligned with our Recognition Societies, Jonathan and the Donor Experience team will report to Amy Schell, effective immediately.

Please also join me in congratulating Lindahl Chase, who has been appointed to serve as the Associate Director for the Corby Society and the Notre Dame Fund, effective July 1. Lindahl’s work ethic, creativity and commitment to excellence have had a significant impact on our marketing and fundraising efforts since she joined the team in December 2013.I am confident she will be outstanding in this elevated role.

The position of Assistant Director, Young Alumni/Next Generation Giving will be posted immediately. This is a critical role in our effort to boost total donors and strengthen our undergraduate alumni participation rate. We need top talent and appreciate any recommendations you may have. Please express your interest or recommendations to Andrea Bullock and Ann Moran.

Congratulations, Jonathan and Lindahl!

Thank you,

Ryan

Dear colleagues:

We are happy to announce a new addition to the Special Events & Stewardship team; Christine Wallace will begin her role as Program Director on Monday, May 16. Working closely with Regional Development, Christine will lead all the Wall Street engagement events. She’ll also assist in the planning and execution of various regional development cultivation and recognition events.

Christine comes to Notre Dame from the University of Mississippi, where she served as the Director for University and Public Events since 2010. As the leader of a team of six colleagues, she provided oversight for over 275 annual events. Previously, Christine served as the Director of Communications & Special Events for the Howard Hughes College of Engineering at UNLV. A graduate of Westminister College, she is known for incorporating students into events and for including vendors as strategic partners in event execution. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Notre Dame family.

Our Best,
Katherine Lane and Mary Fisher

Colleagues,

AGSM will host a Recognition Society “Thank You” Reception on Commencement Weekend this Friday, May 13 from 3pm–6pm in the Family Room at ESC.

All members of the Sorin Society, Order of St. Thomas More, John Cardinal O’Hara Society, and Rockne Heritage Fund who are parents of graduating students were invited.

The RSVP list is below. Fundraisers are welcome to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Brian Diss (1-5646) or the Donor Experience Team (1-5198)

Commencement Event RSVP List

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you, along with your benefactors and prospects who will be attending Reunion 2016, to join the Office of Gift Planning to this year’s Navigating Your Financial Future which will be held Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Washington Hall.

Attendees will learn from our panel of experts on global markets, the U.S. economy, short and long term trends, inflationary risks, debt outlook, and how others in the Notre Dame family have leveraged the Notre Dame endowment, including a variety of planned gifts that could help the financial future of your family.
Hosted by: John Affleck-Graves, Executive Vice President, University of Notre Dame
Moderator: Jack Brennan, Chairman Emeritus & Senior Advisor, The Vanguard Group, Inc., Fellow and Chairman-Elect, Board of Trustees University of Notre Dame
Panelists include:
• Scott Malpass ‘84, ’86. Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, University of Notre Dame
• Ann Combs ’78, Principal, The Vanguard Group, Inc.
• Jimmy Dunne ‘78, Senior Managing Principal, Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P., Board of Trustees University of Notre Dame

Attendees will also have the chance to enter a raffle for 2 tickets to the Stanford home football game on October 15, 2016!

Please let me know if you have any questions about this event and we look forward to seeing you there.

Laura Snell

Dear Colleagues,

Brigette and Michael Kinney welcomed their baby boy, Michael Patrick Kinney, Jr., on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Michael was born at 5:19 am, weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces. He was 20.5” long. The Kinneys are overjoyed! Please join me in congratulating the new parents!

-Laura Midkiff

Regional Development Administration Manager

Department of Development

Foundation Relations has an open position for a Program Director. There is a preferred candidate for this position. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Ann Moran or George Keegan,

Thank you!
Jen Harwell

Dear Colleagues,

I am delighted to announce that Allison Maddox will serve as our new Director of Academic Advancement for the College of Science. In this role, Allison will serve as the development liaison for the College as a member of Dean Galvin’s senior leadership team. She will work closely with the Dean, faculty, advisory council members, and field fundraisers to advance the key priorities for the College of Science.

As most of you know, Allison has been an integral part of our Corporate and Foundation Relations team since 2010 where she has served as Corporate Relations Coordinator, Associate Director, and most recently, Director for Foundation Relations for the Colleges of Science and Engineering.  I believe this experience along with Allison’s strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, demonstrated fund raising success, and dedication to the mission of Our Lady’s University, will enable her to advance an ambitious fund raising plan for the College.

We look forward to welcoming Allison to the Academic Advancement Team this summer after a replacement has been identified for her current role in Foundation Relations.  In the meantime, Allison, Sean Kassen, George Keegan, and I will be working closely together to ensure a smooth transition for each of the roles involved.

Please join me in congratulating Allison on her exciting new position!

Jim Morrison

EUCHRE CLUB

We still have seats available for the 5/12 Euchre game! Please contact me if you’re interested in playing. Thanks! Patty 1-1818 psmith15@nd.edu

Do you like to play Euchre? Are you interested in helping to raise money for Relay for Life? Would you like to play cards with your co-workers? If you answered yes to these questions, please join the newly formed Euchre Club for Relay for Life. We will meet in the ESC family room the 2^nd Thursday of every month at 5:15pm. There is no obligation to attend every game. Play once, twice or all twelve times. It’s up to you.

The entry fee will be $10 per game. $5 will go to Relay for Life and $5 will be in the evenings prize pool. After our game on April 13, 2017 the UR Relay for Life Team will be presented with the money we raised over the previous 12 months.

If you sign up to play, please give your entree fee to Patty Smith at least one day prior to the game. This will help us know how many people will be at each tournament.

Signups are on a first come, first served basis and no more than 24 people can sign up for any given tournament. You can sign up until the day prior to the tournament or until the tournament is full. We would like to keep the tournament in the development family so if you have a spouse or significant other who would like to join you at any of the games, just sign them up when you do.

Please remember, we need to begin on time, so you must be able to be in the ESC Family Room by 5:15 on game day. You also must be willing to stay the entirety of the tournament. If you cannot stay until the end, you are not eligible to play. The length of the tournament will depend on the numbers of players; most will run between 2 -2.5 hours. However, if we are full it could take 3-4 hours.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 1-1818 or psmith15@nd.edu

Mark your calendars:

May 12, 2016

June 9, 2016

July 14, 2016

August 11, 2016

September 8, 2016

October 13. 2016

November 10, 2016

December 8, 2016

January 12, 2017

February 9, 2017

March 9, 2017

April 13, 2017

Dear friends,

It is with great enthusiasm to announce that, effective immediately, Katherine Lane will transition to a limited term position as the leader of the ND Trail and University’s 175th anniversary celebration! With unprecedented opportunity to reflect on the founding and mission of Our Lady’s University, the ND Trail will have an historic and lasting impact on all members of the Notre Dame family. Katherine’s dedication to the mission, our team, and extraordinary leadership skills will add to an already impressive and talented project team.

Katherine will lead an internal team of Matt Klawitter, Lauren Fox, and a yet-to-be announced Assistant Director (position currently posted). She will also work with campus and external partners to bring the ND Trail to life. Katherine’s leadership will extend through September 1, 2017, at which time she will return to the Sr. Director, Special Events and Stewardship position.

Effective May 1, 2016 – September 1, 2017, Mary Fisher will serve as the interim leader of the Special Events and Stewardship team. Mary’s tenure on our Development team, extraordinary talents, and dedication to the mission position her perfectly to step into this new leadership opportunity.

We could not be more thrilled at the opportunities ahead, both to create an historic experience for the Notre Dame family as well as additional growth and development opportunities for so many talented members of this team. Thank you for your continued dedication to Our Lady and one another; please don’t hesitate to contact either of us should you have any questions.

In Notre Dame
Micki and Shannon