Friday, November 2; Cultural Tasting Extravaganza

Dear Development Colleagues:

The Diversity Committee invites you to another Cultural Tasting Extravaganza on Friday November 2. This is an opportunity for us to share and enjoy each other’s cultural and family traditional cuisine.

All colleagues, including those whose office is at different locations, are invited to prepare your favorite dish and drop it in the ESC Cafe or Grace Hall.

The hope is to have food available all day long!

All colleagues, including those who do not bring food, are invited to stop by and taste!

Contact us with questions.

Alyssia Coates & Marilyn Bassett

Feast of All Souls Prayer Service

Please join the Notre Dame Alumni Association, students, staff, and faculty in prayer as we remember loved ones who have died. We will pray the Rosary and offer submitted intentions.
Friday, November 2, 12:30-1 p.m. at the Grotto (Sacred Heart Crypt if inclement weather)

Condolences to Shannon Forry

We are sad to share that Shannon Forry’s father, Dr. Allen Eugene Forry, passed away on October 10 in Columbus, Ohio, with the family at his side.  As his obituary shares, he rejoiced in the happiness and success of his children and grandchildren.
 
Dr. Forry’s complete obituary is found: http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000190543651   
 
A Memorial Service will take place at St. Pius X Catholic Church (Granger) on Saturday, November 10, at 10:30 am. Visitation will begin at 9:30 am.  
 
Please keep Shannon and his family in your prayers.
 
Marty Harshman

Halloween Results!

To All,

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the Halloween Party last Thursday! The decorating creativity was absolutely amazing, and the kids, as well as the adults, had a wonderful time! We are extremely grateful for the entire Development team’s contribution to this event.

Because of the outstanding effort by all teams, we decided to present a number of additional awards this year:

Rodeo Room – Best Looking Cowgirls

Movie Theatre – Best Use of Private Office Space

Safari – Best Immersive Experience

Toy Story – Team Spirit Award

 

Special thanks to Madame Ernestine and her assistant in training Lori Tinkey who predicted good fortunes to our visitors and to all the staff who dressed in costume to run games or hand out candy to our little trick or treaters!

 

 Now what you all have been waiting for — the winner of this year’s decorating contest!

The winners this year are:  The Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing Team with their rendition of SUPERHEROES!

 CONGRATULATIONS!! 

Photos from the event can be found at here. Again, thank you for an absolutely amazing Halloween Party for the kids and start thinking of your theme for next year!

 

Pam, Anita, Brigette

ND Shares Diversity Recap: Dr. Mary Adeniyi

Thank you to Dr. Mary Adeniyi and to all who participated in her presentation on diversity and inclusion throughout Notre Dame.

Mary’s Slides (HR and Insitutional Research have asked that statistics are NOT shared outside the ND staff family)

Employee Resource Groups

Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources, these groups support networking and provide social outlets; they also assist the University with recruitment, retention, and educational activities. Current groups include:

 

 

New Technology Install in Family and Sorin Rooms

New technology, including new acoustic ceiling tiles for improved sound quality, will be installed in the Family Room starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 23rd. The room will not be available for use from the 23rd trough Friday, October 26th.

After the installation of the new equipment in the Family Room, we will have new equipment installed in the Sorin room the following week, Tuesday, October 30th through Friday, November 2nd.

We look forward to the new and improved audio visual experience in two of our most popular conference rooms.

Thank you for your understanding during the install process.

Eddy Street Closed Tomorrow for Halloween

From the Kite Realty Management Team:

Eddy Street will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 23rd, to prepare for the Eddy Street Commons Trick-or-Treat event. Please do NOT park on Eddy Street as vehicles will be towed. The garage can still be accessed from the Napoleon and Burns Street entrances.

The Event will run between 5:30pm-8:30pm. Eddy Street will be reopened after event. Please come join us with friends and family. The poster regarding the event is attached.

 

Thank you

LTND Northwestern Tailgate and Parking Passes

Dear Colleagues,

On Saturday, November 3, 2018, the Office of Gift Planning will host a Love Thee Notre Dame Tailgate for Badin Guild members at the Northwestern game.   The event will be at the Evanston Art Center and event time will be announced when kickoff time is announced.

We have arranged with the venue an opportunity to offer a limited quantity of parking spaces for $100 per vehicle. These are limited to one parking space per entity.  Spaces are still available on a first-come, first-served basis even if not attending our event by calling Donor Experience at 574-631-5198. These spaces will not be available for sale on game day.

Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event.

Please note that this event is at capacity and registration is closed.  For more information, please contact Laura Snell.

Welcome Tara Gilchrist

Dear Colleagues,

Today is a great plus-one news day!  I am very excited to share the news that we welcome Tara Gilchrist, Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant, to our University Relations team.  Tara will be joining us on Monday, October 29!

Tara has spent the last two years as a recruiter for Press Ganey here in South Bend, and prior to that, worked for Better World Books for nine years.  Tara brings innovation, curiosity, and a real passion for the mission of an organization to her work in talent acquisition.  I am confident she will help us continue the important work of attracting talented, accountable, and diverse individuals to join us here in University Relations.

Tara will be located in the Development office space on the 11th floor of Grace Hall.  We will make sure you all get a chance to meet Tara within her first few weeks of on-boarding.  I appreciate you joining me as we introduce Tara to our warm, inviting, and caring culture here in University Relations!

James Riley

Fri Nov 2: Cultural Tasting Extravaganza

Development Colleagues:

The Diversity Committee invites you to another Cultural Tasting Extravaganza on Friday November 2. This is an opportunity for us to share and enjoy each other’s cultural and family traditional cuisine.

All colleagues, including those whose office is at different locations, are invited to prepare your favorite dish and drop it in the ESC Cafe. The hope is to have food available all day long!

All colleagues, including those who do not bring food, are invited to stop by and taste!

Contact us with questions.

Alyssia Coates & Marilyn Bassett

October Matching Gift Email

The October matching gift email was sent on Tuesday, October 16 to this list of assigned entities who work for matching gift companies and have made a gift since August 13, 2018. Please note that individuals on the second tab of the excel file (“Fundraiser Outreach”) have not received the matching gift email message (all gifts exceeding $24,000) but are eligible to match their gift.  You are encouraged to reach out to your assigned benefactors directly to discuss details and answer questions related to the matching gift process.  If you have any questions regarding this communication, please reach out to Laura Snell.

Welcome Scott Graham to Special Events & Stewardship

Dear Colleagues,
It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome W. Scott Graham (Scott) to the Special Events & Stewardship team. As a Program Director within the Executive Events team, Scott will work on events such as Groundbreakings, Blessings and Dedications, Advisory Council weekends, Stewardship events, and a variety of University events including Commencement. Scott will report to Cristi Ganyard.
Scott joins Notre Dame having worked for the past five years as Director of Tradeshows and Events with RVIA in Elkhart. In this capacity Scott’s major responsibility was to manage and lead an annual Tradeshow with over 7,500 attendees and 750,000 net square feet of exhibits, the 14th largest tradeshow in the U.S. Scott was responsible for developing, managing and implementing every aspect of the event. Scott was also responsible for Board of Directors’ meetings, reports, and presentations to the RVIA Board.
Prior to moving to the area with RVIA, Scott was with the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) in Colorado Springs, CO. He began his career with CBA as manager of merchandising, before assuming the position of Meetings and Events Director. In this capacity he managed a Top 200 Tradeshow.
Scott has been involved with the Professional Convention Management Association, American Society of Association Executives, American Management Association, and the Convention & Visitors’ Bureau Advisory Boards in Atlanta, Denver, Indianapolis and Orlando. He holds a Bachelors degree in marketing and business management from Missouri Western State University.
Scott and his family reside in Goshen. Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with his twin daughters, having lunch with friends, and hiking (though he finds this a bit more challenging in Indiana than he did in Colorado!).
Cristi Ganyard

Welcome Devon Aragona

I am pleased to announce the latest addition to Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing. Today, Devon Aragona join us as the Digital Marketing Specialist on the Operations and Technology team.

Devon is a graduate of the University of Findlay with a BA in Journalism and a minor in Western Equestrian Studies. In previous professional roles, Devon specialized in content creation, digital and social strategy, and has served as an Internal Sales Representative, a Social Media Manager, and a Marketing Coordinator.

In her free time, Devon enjoys horseback riding, running, photography, traveling, and boxing.

We’re excited to work with her as she shares her diverse skillset with the University. Please join me in welcoming Devon to the Notre Dame Family!

Brandon Tabor

Congratulations to Gavin McGuire

Friends and Colleagues,

I am very pleased to announce that Gavin McGuire has accepted the position of Advisor to the Vice President for University Relations, effective Monday, October 15. Gavin and Josh Flynt will overlap for one week, and Josh will report to his new position in the Alumni Association, Engagement Marketing Program Director, on Monday, October 22. I want to take this opportunity to offer my heartfelt thanks to Josh for his outstanding assistance over the past three-plus years.

As many of you know, Gavin has been a terrific asset to our team and to Notre Dame since 2013. He currently serves in the role of Program Director for Innovation and Strategies, managing a variety of initiatives to advance and strengthen our fundraising efforts, as well as our culture and workplace experience. In this position, Gavin has advanced our engagement of female leaders in the Notre Dame family through Hesburgh Women of Impact, and serves as the liaison to the IDEA Center. Prior to his current position, Gavin played an exceptional role in helping to plan and execute the Notre Dame Trail. He also previously served as a Development Associate, working closely with Micki Kidder.

Reporting to me, Gavin will be responsible for providing support to internal and external stakeholders, assisting in daily communications, coordinating high-touch and timely constituency service for key alumni, parents and friends, and managing other special projects. I am looking forward to welcoming him to our team in 405 Main.

Please note that Micki will soon provide communications around the transition of Gavin’s current responsibilities.

Please join me in congratulating Gavin!

Best, Lou

 

Jesse Harper Council Founder’s Weekend

Hi everyone! 
 
The below invitation for Jesse Harper Council Founders’ Weekend was just sent to all current JHC Members. The hard copy of the invitation will arrive next week as well.
 
Please feel free to share details of this event with any Jesse Harper Council prospects.  As a reminder, the Founding Member cutoff is November 10th. If you have any questions or if I can help prepare any materials on JHC, please let me know.
 
 
Thank you!
 
Kim
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JHC Electronic Invitation Registration Form

New Snite Director Named

Dear Colleagues,

In case you missed it, the Snite announced Joseph Antenucci Becherer as its new director this week. Joe is the founding director and curator of the sculpture program at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, and from my interactions with him, will be a passionate and visionary leader for the Snite—and soon the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at Notre Dame.
Best,
Amanda

New Networking Opportunity

Would you like to network with others across campus by meeting over lunch?

The Professional Development and Networking Committee 
is offering an exciting, new
networking opportunity for you:Thrive! Lunch Pairings. It’s easy. Just sign up and Thrive! will randomly pair you with a lunch partner.
 

You and your lunch partner will schedule your own date, time, and location. You will cover your own tab and may each bring one friend or colleague if you would like, and that person does not have to be a member of Thrive! to join in the lunch.

If you are interested, please click here to sign up by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 15.

Contact Jessica Schiller at jschill2@nd.edu or at 574-631-7923 if you have any questions.

Welcome Heather McClain!

Dear Staff,

I am pleased to announce the addition of our new Programs Team Administrative Assistant, Heather McClain. She will be supporting our Groups as well as the broader Programs Team for special projects.

Heather is a 2011 graduate of Indiana University South Bend with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising. She has worked with ABC 57 News for the past six and a half years as their Marketing and Promotions Coordinator. Heather lives in Mishawaka and has three Yorkies, a cat and a five-year-old son, Paxton.

Please join me in extending a warm Alumni Association welcome to our newest team member, Heather McClain.

Best,

Angeline

Congratulations and Farewell to Ian Secviar

Colleagues,

I write to share the bittersweet news that Ian Secviar has accepted the position of Associate Director, Annual Giving at the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and will be leaving Notre Dame. For the past two years, Ian has been a valuable member of the Annual Giving team, overseeing our efforts in annual giving for both the Law School and Graduate Business programs. Ian’s last day will be Friday, October 19.

We plan to post Ian’s position shortly. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns on any law or graduate business annual giving related members.

Please join me in congratulating Ian and thanking him for his service at Our Lady’s University.

Brian

Congratulations Brooke Wenzel

I am excited to announce that Brooke Wenzel will be joining the Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle team as an Associate Director effective October 15. In this role, Brooke will help our efforts to hit our $23 million FY19 goal by working with field fundraisers on renewals and new member prospecting. Brooke will also manage our gift, engagement, and budget tracking that will help us create reports to inform our decisions and processes as we grow and innovate.
Brooke has worked on the Gift Planning team since 2013, most recently as an Associate Program Director. Brooke received her MBA in December 2017 from IUSB and her BA from the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN.
I look forward to working with Brooke as we serve Our Lady’s University.
Please join me in congratulating Brooke on this exciting next step.
Best, Shelby

Early-bird Florida State registration is now open

Colleagues,
“Early-bird” Florida State registration is now open for Blue, Gold, Circle, and Council Giving Society members.  Monday’s email to Sorin, Rockne, OSTM, and JCOS members will be followed by an email on Wednesday opening registration to all levels, with the addition of Badin Guild members.
The registration form can be accessed by clicking the game banner on our events website: http://Giving.ND.edu/FB18.  MyNotreDame login is required.

For event questions, please contact the Stewardship & Special Events lead, Sean Boudreau (1-8808).  For registration questions, please contact me at slongo1@nd.edu or 1-6714

.  Registration lists will be shared via UR Intranet on Wednesday of game weeks.
Thanks,
Shannon Longo

Events Coordinator, OnwardND Donor Experience Team

Recap: ND Shares Diversity Jesus Bravo

Many thanks to Jesus Bravo, the Diversity Committee, and the many colleagues who contributed to our dynamic dialogue at ND Shares Diversity. Trust, transparency, and unity were on full display. May we keep the discussion going!

 

See slides from Jesus.

 

Upcoming Diversity Opportunities

October  22:  ND Shares Diversity: The Business Implications of Diversity with Dr Mary Adeniyi

November 2: Cultural Tasting @ ESC and Grace Hall- contact Alyssia Coates

November 12: ND Shares Diversity: Panel with Eric Love