Team,

Please join me in thanking Nick Shelton for his contribution to the Notre Dame family as an Associate Director for the Cavanaugh Council & President’s Circle. Today, November 30, will be Nick’s last day on the Development team, as he will be pursuing new opportunities.

Best, Shelby

We are pleased to post for applications the following openings on our Academic Advancement Team.

As the primary engine for proposal development in the academy, the individuals we hire for these roles will be expected to:

• In collaboration with fundraisers, build and actively manage a proposal pipeline;
• Develop formal proposals to be presented to donors;
• Advance proposals from inception to conclusion; and
• Meet annual collaborative production goals as developed with the Senior Director.

Financial Aid & Student Life – see posting here. 

As a NEW ADDITION to the Academic Advancement Team, this individual will drive philanthropy to advance the academy’s ambitions in the areas of Financial Aid & Student Life by focusing time on fundraising for:

• Undergraduate Financial Aid, TARGETING PROPOSALS AT $1 MILLION AND ABOVE;
• Graduate Student Financial Aid and other fundraising priorities of the Graduate School; and
• Priorities of Student Affairs.

Research Innovation & IDEA Center – see posting here.

As a REIMAGINED AND RESTRUCTURED role on the Academic Advancement Team, this individual will drive philanthropy to advance the academy’s ambitions in the areas of Research Innovation and IDEA Center by focusing time on fundraising for:

• Innovative research priorities lead by Notre Dame Research; and
• Priorities of IDEA Center.

College of Engineering – see posting here.  

As a LONGSTANDING CORE ROLE on the Academic Advancement Team, this individual will drive philanthropy to advance the academy’s ambitions in the College of Engineering.

Thank you for your consideration,

Michael Loungo

Team,

We are excited to share an update on our upcoming integrated work environment plans.  The next phase will be a remodel of a portion of our Regional Development area, creating a shared work environment for certain fundraisers.  A huge thank you to all fundraisers who have agreed to use this as their home-base: Kevin Deeth, Shannon Forry, Mark Futa, Giovana Heeter, Lynn Hubert, Janet Jessup, Bill Kempf, Riley Koval, Ron Linczer, Tom Molnar, Jesse Meyer, Darrell Paulsen, Tara Reilly, Dan Santucci, Steve Sollmann, Aaron Wall.  

 

We anticipate the work being done in mid January once the products arrive, and should only take a week to complete.  Stay tuned for additional details on how we will adjust while the work takes place.

 

Attached are two files.  One is an ESC floorplan with the location of this new space highlighted in yellow.  It is essentially located from the current offices of Deeth, Heeter, Reynolds, and Meyer toward the west windows. The second attachment includes renderings of the products and layout for this phase. 

 

The plan moving forward from the work in January is to complete additional phases throughout the west side of the ESC office.  We will continue to “do, learn, do.”  Please reach out to a member of the Integrated Work Environment Committee with any questions.

 

IWEC Committee:

Brad Goff, Co-Chair

Marty Harshman, Co-Chair

Lynn Hubert

Scott Jessup

Conor Montijo

Eileen Murdock

TJ Pillari

Dan Santucci

Amy Schell

Aaron Wall

Nathan Utz

Lin Wang

Phase 1 Open Space ESC 2

Phase 1 Open Space ESC 2

Please congratulate Theresa Fry on her new role as Marketing Communications Assistant at the Notre Dame Law School, effective Monday, December 3, 2018.  Theresa joins the Law School from her current position as Law School Advancement Coordinator. As part of the Law School’s Marketing Communications Department, she will contribute to a team that produces the publications and marketing materials, manages planning and marketing for events, and maintains the website and social media, of the Law School.

Theresa joined Development as the academic advancement coordinator in November 2016, where she facilitated development efforts for the Notre Dame Law School alumni, supported the Law School’s Academic Advancement Director, and worked on the execution of a wide range of Law School events.

Theresa graduated from Indiana University, and is currently a member of IU’s Bicentennial Advisory Committee.  She brought to Notre Dame experience as business manager for Augusta RV in Elkhart, as well as her time in our university community as Women’s Golf Coach at St. Mary’s College.  From 2010 to 2015, Theresa served as the assistant race director for Sunburst Races, South Bend’s largest community event, and she continues to serve on the steering committee for the race.

This new role will bring Theresa closer to the Notre Dame Law School, and we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate in the future with her and her team, for the benefit of the Law School and Notre Dame.

Please congratulate Theresa on this next step in her career, and look for her on the quad as she continues as a member of our community.

Dear Colleagues,

This week, Badin Guild members with preferred and seasonal addresses in the greater Naples, Florida area will receive a Save the Date communication through email and mail for our Love Thee Notre Dame reception prior to the Naples performance of Sorin:  A Notre Dame Story on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Invitations with further details on this event will be sent in late January.

Please see this list for detail on benefactors who will be receiving this communication.

For more information on this event, please contact Laura Snell Walker.

Please welcome Rubén Medina to his new role as a fundraiser on the South team.  Rubén joins the South Region team from his current position on our Global Advancement team.  As part of the South Region team, Rubén will serve as a front line fundraiser supporting the University’s development efforts in Latin America.

Rubén brings to this new role significant experience at the University, including work in Undergraduate Admissions and Notre Dame International.  During his time on the Global Advancement team, Rubén helped define and develop a geographic focus to the University’s fundraising efforts in Latin America; built and refined a portfolio of prospects; and through diligence and collaboration with his generous colleagues in Regional Development, made significant progress in his fundraising skills and acumen.  This role represents a natural next step in Rubén’s career in Development and continues our efforts to mainstream fundraising outside of the United States by aligning as appropriate, with our domestic fundraising structures and practices.

Rubén graduated from Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering with a second major in Japanese, and is currently completing his Master of Science in Finance at Mendoza.

Please congratulate Rubén, and join us in thanking him for his collaborative spirit.

In gratitude,

Marty Harshman

Michael Loungo

As you are aware, we are having issues with our coffee makers and water coolers in the Eddy Street Office. These problems stem from both our heavy use of the equipment and a building wide issue with the water pressure. The maintenance staff at Kite is aware of the problem and they are looking into solutions to the low water pressure issue. Please be patient with the coffee makers and water coolers until a solution is found. Thank you!

University Relations has an open position for a Senior Office Coordinator. If you are interested in exploring this position please visit jobs.nd.edu and/or contact Debra deSt.Jean.

Thank you!

Natella MicolaVonFurstenrecht

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Casual Conversations with Micki that was scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 8:45-9:30 has been cancelled.  Due to a google glitch the meeting cannot be removed from your calendar.

The next Casual Conversation is scheduled for Tues. December 11, at 8:45 in Cafe Di Grasta at Grace Hall.

Dear Colleagues,

As part of our Charitable Giving and the New Tax Law campaign, the Office of Gift Planning is hosting a complimentary webinar on Tuesday, November 13 at 3:00 P.M. EST.  Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Senior Tax Manager at Porte Brown Accountants & Advisors will be our special guest presenter.  An email promoting this event was sent on Sunday, November 4 to ~46,000 benefactors to the University.  Registration is not required however entities will need to submit their name  and email to access the webinar here on November 13.

For more information about this webinar, please contact Laura Snell Walker.

Colleagues,
I’m pleased to announce that Laura Midkiff has been named Clubs Program Director for the Notre Dame Alumni Association. In her new role, Laura will be responsible for leading the Clubs Team in support of the legendary Notre Dame Clubs Network featuring over 220 clubs around the country. Laura joins the NDAA team after four years of serving our alumni and friends as a member of the Regional Development team. For the past three years, Laura served as the Manager for Regional Development Administration, responsible for hiring, training, and on-boarding administrative assistants for Development’s primary fund raising teams. Laura brings a strong history of building a positive culture, excellent customer service, innovation, and a deep love for Our Lady’s University.

Laura and her husband Dale have three children (Megan – 28, Brian – 25, and Martha – 23).

We are excited to have Laura join the NDAA on Nov. 26th!

Our condolences and prayers to Katherine Lane and family. 

Please join me in extending condolences to Carolyn Hardman and her family on the passing of her mother, Priscilla R. Haynes.  Priscilla passed away on Saturday, November 3.

Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Tuesday, November 6 and 9-11 am Wednesday, November 7 at Miller Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury.  Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7, also at the funeral home.

Please keep Carolyn, Lyle, David and Daniel in your prayers during this difficult time.

Dear colleagues:

It brings me great joy to report that Jessica and Stuart Reasons have welcomed baby boy Sloan into the world on November 1. Mommy and baby are doing well, and are looking forward to going home to big sister Sutton in a few days. Well wishes can be sent to 405 Peashway Street, South Bend, IN 46617. Jessica will return to work in late January. Please contact me with any questions in her absence.

Fondly,

Katherine

Dear Colleagues,

We are sad to share that Donna Adam’s mother, Donna Hermann, passed away on October 26 at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Her obituary can be found here: https://brownfuneralhomeniles.com/tribute/details/2298/Donna-Herrmann/obituary.html#tribute-start

Donna was passionate about the University of Notre Dame, and had a special place in her heart for those in military services. The family has asked that donations in her memory be given to the University of Notre Dame by directing your gift to the Veterans Fund in memory of Donna Herrmann.

A memorial service will be held on November 17, 2018 at Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 219 South State Street, Niles, MI 49120 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Following the service a visitation will be held at Buchanan American Legion, 403 East Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107.

Please remember to keep Donna and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

In Notre Dame,

Carleen Quinlan