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!

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

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.

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

Annual Giving has  an open position for an Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Brian Diss.

Thank you!

Natella

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