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Dear Colleagues,
As we continue to develop our marketing of planned gifts to the University, we have partnered with an external marketing research firm that we have used in the past to develop a survey to better understand the decisions potential benefactors make in deciding to make Charitable Annuity Gift (CGA) to Notre Dame.
The first phase of this survey was sent on June 14 of last year to current CGA benefactors. The second phase of this survey was sent this morning, to alumni, parents and friends including assigned entities that have not made a planned gift.
The data that is generated from both phases of this survey will be essential as we develop a comprehensive marketing plan for CGAs.
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Laura Snell
Associate Director, Badin Guild
Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
I’m pleased to announce that Amanda McKee will join our team as the
Eck Visitors Center coordinator on Monday, January 9.
Amanda comes to us from Gordon Food Service where she served as a
sales and service manager. Prior to this, she was a sales manager and human
resources representative at Macy’s. At both companies, she led teams
in attaining sales and marketing goals and providing high levels of
customer service.
Amanda will manage all daily operations of the center. This includes
coordination of campus public and private tours, management of events
held in the atrium and auditorium, and oversight of the wall
displays and exhibits that introduce the University’s rich history and
beautiful campus. In addition, Amanda will also lead our customer
service team and student tour guides.
Amanda graduated from Saint Mary’s College in 1997 with a bachelor of
arts degree in political science.
She and her husband Bob have a son, Carlo, who is 7 and in the first
grade. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family and
traveling…having most recently visited Walt Disney World.
Please join me in welcoming Amanda and making her feel at home at the
Alumni Association.
Thanks,
Mark A. Witucki
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Gail Slevin’s father, Don Casey Sr., passed away on Christmas Eve in Vero Beach, FL. Gail and her mother were with Don when he passed away.
Anyone who knows Gail has heard her describe her close family’s deep love and affection for Don. Gail tells of her Dad’s extraordinary gifts as a writer and communicator, a talent shared by all the siblings. He was devoted to Gail’s mother Carole – sadly, Christmas Eve is Carole’s birthday.
Don’s obituary is below. The funeral was held on December 30 in Vero Beach, FL. Please hold Gail and her family in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tcpalm/obituary.aspx?n=donald-m-casey&pid=183239905&
Sincerely,
Anne Griffith
Dear team,
We are pleased to announce that Matt Gelchion will join the Storytelling & Engagement team as the Director of Creative Strategy and Design for Annual Giving, effective February 1.
Matt has spent the past three years leading the national recruiting efforts for the Alliance for Catholic Education at Notre Dame, which saw a record number of applications in 2016. Prior to this role, he served ACE both as the Associate Director for K-12 Educational Access and as a high school teacher at Resurrection High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Matt received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Notre Dame in 2009 and 2011, where he met his wife Brittany. He holds an advisory role with the Career Center as a member of its recruiting council and, since 2012, has served as a coach for Notre Dame men’s and women’s boxing (and is a former Bengal Bouts champion, 2006.)
Please join us in welcoming Matt!
Jim Small and Ryan Brennan
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Major Regan Jones will be joining the Academic Advancement team on Monday, January 9 as senior project manager for multi-disciplinary initiatives (aka Big Ideas). This two-year term position is jointly supported by University Relations and the Provost Office to ensure innovative planning, disciplined project management, and a strong partnership with Development, is being provided as new multi-disciplinary initiatives continue to emerge and result in transformative opportunities for Notre Dame. One particular project Regan will focus on this spring includes Notre Dame’s new military/veterans initiative, which will include serving as liaison to fundraisers interested in knowing more about the needs and priorities associated with this important effort.
Regan, who retired this past month as infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, has served the past 2.5 years at Notre Dame as Director of Operations for the ROTC Programs (Navy, Army, and Air Force). Prior to Notre Dame, Regan completed two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one deployment in support the 31st Marine Expedition Unit in the pacific theater of operations. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device and the Purple Heart Medal for injuries sustained during combat operations. Regan has an undergraduate degree from the University at Albany in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration degree from Florida State University. He and his wife, Mary, along with their three children, reside in Granger, Indiana.
Please join me in welcoming Regan to the team! We are thrilled to have him on board.
Yours in Notre Dame,
Jim Morrison
Sr. Director of Academic Advancement
The viewing will be held on Friday, January 6th, 6:00-8:00 pm, with the Rosary at 7:30 pm.
