Hello! I’m writing to share a few updates for the Annual Giving Programs team:

• We are renaming the team Annual Giving Campaigns & Initiatives to better describe the work this team accomplishes and align with industry standards. 

• Meredith Sharwarko, the current Director of the team, has decided to move on from her position. Her last day will be February 28th. Meredith has served in this position for two years and in that time has led every one of the 12 programs and initiatives on this team to see incredible growth! Two of her most notable accomplishments include achieving record-breaking numbers on Notre Dame Day two years in a row and leading our most successful Calendar Year-End campaign ever this past December. Meredith is a very strategic thinker and we will greatly miss her wisdom and leadership. We wish you the best, Meredith!

• Wendy Garcia Sigala has been promoted to Associate Director! Her expanded responsibilities include leading ND Listens while continuing her work with peer-to-peer outreach. Additional responsibilities include ND Loyal Student Ambassadors, student philanthropy education, stewardship campaigns for Annual Giving donors, and senior class giving. I can’t imagine a more perfect person to lead our ND Listens students. Congratulations, Wendy!

• Leslie Curry will take on an expanded role leading and executing our large-scale campaigns. Still leading our Notre Dame Fund, Renewals, and Matching Gifts strategy.

We are in the middle of the hiring process for the Director, Annual Giving Campaigns & Initiatives position and will soon post Wendy’s former role of Assistant Director, Annual Giving Campaigns & Initiatives. 

Please reach out to Katie Kerby if you have any additional questions. Thank you!