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