We are pleased to share the following IT&S organization announcements effective August 5:

Wayne Harpenau has accepted an opportunity to move from his current role as Director of Strategic Data and Analytics to take on a role as a Systems Integration Specialist. Wayne has served as Director of the Strategic Data and Analytics team for the past 2 years. During this time Wayne has led the team in migration of the reporting to asceND, and played a key role in the data migration efforts. We are deeply grateful and appreciative of his hard work and dedication. With the launch of ascend, the need for effective and accelerated integrations will increase, driven by the growing demand for automations to improve productivity and additional data which will lead to better analysis and decision-making. With Wayne’s selflessness and commitment to Notre Dame and his team, he has agreed to move into this role where this additional demand exists. Wayne’s technical acumen, experience and leadership will be instrumental in achieving increased business outcomes and advancing our mission. Wayne will report to Andrew Yocum.

Matt LaFlash will be taking on a new leadership role as the Associate Director, Business Intelligence. In this new role Matt will place increased emphasis in overseeing the data mart and the acquisition and transformation of additional data into actionable information. This effort will support the creation of reports and dashboards that deliver meaningful insights from large complex data sets. Matt will report to Carleen Quinlan, while Wieslaw Kosidlak and Ling Sun will report to him.

Tracey Mulherin will be returning to take a lead role as the Associate Director, Reporting and Analytics. In this role Tracey will lead a team to design, develop, deliver and support reporting and analytics for the development department to provide operational business needs and guide strategic decisions. This May, Tracey completed her Master’s degree in Data Science and is excited to apply her knowledge and experience to deliver and support decision-making through insightful analytics and reporting. Tracey will report to Carleen Quinlan, with Sheila McMahon, Tucker Kable, and Meggie Richard reporting to her.

Mayuri Changede will be stepping into a new role as the Associate Director, Strategic Analytics. In this role Mayuri will collaborate with senior leadership, prospect management, and Brad Goff to provide an increased focus on their reporting and analytical needs, creating solutions that enhance fundraiser efficiency and advance our mission. Mayuri will report to Carleen Quinlan.

On Monday, August 5, the Gift Planning Team will be out of the office participating in an off-site team day.

I am pleased to announce that Caitlin Hutchison has been promoted to Program Director for University Stewardship Initiatives, effective August 5th. In this new role, Caitlin will serve as the stewardship partner to the College of Arts & Letters, manage the Endowed Professorships and Directorships program within the Stewardship & Donor Relations team, and supervise a new Assistant Director who will be hired in the coming weeks to backfill her current role.

Caitlin has done an excellent job over the past year serving in the Assistant Program Director position for University Stewardship Initiatives, responsible for stewardship partnerships in the Keough School and the Arts & Architecture units. Caitlin has a firm understanding of our processes, an enthusiasm for working with University partners and benefactors through celebrations and other stewardship activities, and a quest to always learn more and seek better ways of doing our work. Further, with her academic credentials as a Ph.D. and having worked as an assistant professor of art history, Caitlin will serve Development and our benefactors well in partnering with academic units around the utilization and reporting on endowed professorships and directorships. All of these qualities and qualifications will serve her well in this next step, and I hope you will join me in enthusiastically welcoming Caitlin into her new role.

The posting for Assistant Program Director for University Stewardship Initiatives will soon be added to the jobs.nd.edu website. Please contact Caitlin or me as soon as possible if you are interested in exploring the Assistant Program Director position.

Cristi Ganyard
Senior Director, University Stewardship Initiatives

It is my privilege to announce and recognize the following colleagues who have received tier promotions for FY25. Please join me in celebrating and congratulating them — for their willingness to take on the increased goals and responsibilities, and moreover, their steadfast performance over time.

Tier 3: Mitch Dansky, Courtney Mattison, Nick Sorg, and Jess Rizzo
Tier 4: Maureen Dunkley, Ron Linczer, Chris Murphy, and Steve Sollmann

Congratulations Mitch, Courtney, Nick, Jess, Maureen, Ron, Chris, and Steve, and know we look forward to celebrating you in person at the UR Summit!

– Sara

Please keep Sharon Rankert and the entire Demski/Rankert family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Sharon’s father, Raymond Joseph Demski.

Raymond (Ray) J. Demski, a life-long resident of South Bend, Indiana, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, July 17, at Memorial Hospital at the age of 90. You can read Ray’s obituary here.

A viewing will be held at St. Joseph Funeral Home on Friday July 19, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a rosary at 3:30 p.m.. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Casimir on Saturday, July 20, at 11:00 a.m. where Ray’s life will be celebrated and remembered by all who were touched by his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family and community.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization that Ray was passionate about.

Dear Colleagues,

The first fall renewal mailing (renew #1) drops in mailboxes on Friday, July 19 to our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 24,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

I write today to share that our friend and colleague Claire Brown will be leaving her role with the Stewardship & Donor Relations team in the coming weeks. Claire has accepted a position at Saint Mary’s College that will take her career in an academically-facing direction. Given her educational background (Ph.D. in Anthropology) and interest in academic research, as well as her long-term professional goals, Claire is very excited to serve as Saint Mary’s new Director of Grants & Sponsored Research. Claire’s last day with the Stewardship & Donor Relations team will be Monday, August 5th.

Since April of 2023, Claire has served as the University Stewardship Initiatives Program Director partnering on stewardship with the College of Arts & Letters and Notre Dame Global, and she has managed the Professorships Program within Stewardship. Claire also served as a front-line supervisor within our unit. Claire has done excellent work during her time with the S&DR team and she will be missed. Please join me in thanking Claire and congratulating her on this exciting new opportunity!

We will begin a search for Claire’s replacement immediately. If you have any questions, ideas, or interest please reach out to me right away.

Sincerely,

Cristi Ganyard
Senior Director for University Stewardship Initiatives

Jimita Potter, who formerly worked in Notre Dame Development as an administrative assistant, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, with her husband and daughters by her side. Jimita’s legacy of passion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to her family and community will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held on July 9th from 4-8 PM at Hahn Funeral Home with a rosary at 7:30 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Pius X on July 10th at 10:30 AM, with visitation an hour prior at church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka. You can view here obituary here.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jimita Potter may be made to the Junior League of South Bend Endowment, Riverbend Cancer Services, Center for Hospice Care, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dear Colleagues,

I write to share the bittersweet news that Jeff Faust will be leaving the Development Development for a position in the Office of Information Technology working primarily for the Office of Research.

Jeff has been an invaluable member of the Information Technology and Services team for 11 years and will be greatly missed by all of us.

I am grateful for his numerous contributions to the team and the department. Please join me in expressing heartfelt appreciation to Jeff for all his hard work and dedication. I wish him nothing but the utmost success in all his future endeavors.

-Rose

Kite will power wash the basement and first-floor parking areas between Monday, July 8th, through Thursday, July 11th. During this time, one of the Eddy Street entrances will be open. All parking traffic will be directed to the second floor and above.

Happy Birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special day in July! You light up our department like a firework!

7/2— Annica Hill
7/2— Amber Machowiak
7/2— Cheryl Vowels
7/3— Katherine Lane
7/4— Giovana Heeter
7/5— Ashley Van Avermaete
7/8— Brian Diss
7/8— Brittany Jaso
7/10— Patrick Brennan
7/10— Megan Hale
7/10— Christina Ryan
7/11— Megan Richard
7/14— Anita Sareen
7/14— Lori Tinkey
7/15— Carleen Quinlan
7/15— Justin Zimmerman
7/16— Gail Slevin
7/17— Patty Kokesh
7/17— Teesha Wright
7/18— Kevin Vaughn
7/19— Meghan Buysse
7/19— Susan Lynch
7/20— Jordan Wahlstrom
7/23— Morgan Anthony
7/23— Valerie Plinovich
7/23— Christopher Walsh
7/23— Brandon Williamson
7/27— Arnaud Zimmern
7/30— Jill Calderone
7/30— Josey Kronewitter
7/31— Sammy Kacius

On behalf of Michelle Joyce, Amanda Retartha, and Ken Camm:

Colleagues and friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Cathy Windeatt passed away peacefully this morning, June 25, in the company of her son Bryan. Cathy bravely fought through health challenges for many years, and met each day with the kind of positivity and resilience that we could only hope to have in the same situation.

Cathy served the University with dedication for 12 years, first as an administrative assistant with Corporate Relations and, more recently, a regional associate with Corporate and Foundation Relations. She was the heart of CFR, and her bright spirit will be deeply missed. Her Notre Dame family meant the world to her, and she had unparalleled love for both Our Lady’s University and her home state of West Virginia.

We will be celebrating Cathy’s life with a prayer service at the Grotto tomorrow (Wednesday) at 4:15pm, and a memorial Mass at the Basilica in August. All are welcome to join, and we ask that you send up your own prayers and thoughts for solace for her family and dear friends.

In Notre Dame,
Michelle, Amanda, and Ken

I am pleased to announce Cristi Ganyard’s promotion to Senior Director for University Stewardship Initiatives as of July 1. Cristi has demonstrated an incredible work ethic, always seeking innovations and efficiencies in her various roles throughout the Department. Having recently celebrated 15 years of exemplary service to the University, she first worked in Philanthropic Strategies and then joined Special Events where she led presidential and executive events for several years. As a project leader, Cristi made a name for herself through her green belt project which changed the way we managed advisory council events.

During the last five years, Cristi has been leading the Stewardship Initiatives team. Similar to the Academic Advancement unit, this team partners with all the colleges, schools, and divisions throughout campus to ensure that University benefactors are stewarded both reactively (through impact and endowment reporting) and proactively (through special touches) to increase philanthropy. During COVID, Cristi led the team in creating and delivering electronic endowment reporting for donors. With the implementation of Ascend we are counting on her to again find new solutions for endowment reporting this fall. We’ll also lean on her for coordinating impact reporting for the For Good Strategic Initiatives.

Cristi has become an extraordinary leader, having mentored our veteran colleagues and attracted incredible new talent. Please join me in congratulating Cristi!

Grateful,
Katherine Lane

Congratulations to Anita Sareen! Effective July 1, 2024, Anita will now serve Our Lady’s University as an Associate Program Director, Development Administration. In her new role as APD, Anita will succeed Roz Palusci in supporting Jerry Barca, Ashley Gerard, and Shaheen Goldrick.

Since 2011, Anita has been a leader on the team, first as a development coordinator and later as an associate director. She has excelled in project management, strategy, process improvement, coaching, and training. Her collaboration with Regional Directors and the broader Development team has consistently uncovered opportunities to enhance fundraising effectiveness. Anita’s diverse talents and enthusiasm for our mission will undoubtedly make her an invaluable asset to the APD Team where she will continue to hone her skills and contribute to Development in new and exciting ways.

When you see Anita please take a moment to thank her for her years of dedication as a manager and mentor to our Development Coordinators and wish her the best of luck in her new role.

-Amy Schell

We are thrilled for Jess and Mike Witous as they welcomed baby George to their family on Thursday, June 20. George is a healthy 5 lbs. 9 oz. Older brother Michael is all ready to jump in and help!

Per Brian’s email, please join us for today’s ND Shares in DeBartolo Hall Room 129 at 3PM. We will have churros from Franky’s Tacos while supplies last. Thank you for your patience and flexibility, and we hope to see you this afternoon!

Colleagues,

I am grateful and pleased to share with you that Matt Gelchion will be promoted to Senior Director of the Academic Advancement team effective July 1. A Notre Dame class of 2009 (BA) and class of 2011 (ACE, M Ed) graduate, Matt has committed his professional career in service to Our Lady’s University – serving in ACE from 2011 – 2017 and then moving to Development where he has worked in Storytelling & Engagement, Annual Giving, and Academic Advancement. Matt served Financial Aid and Student Life as an AAD and added to his portfolio when he was promoted to Senior Associate Director in fall of 2023. Matt has supported and led some of the largest gifts to financial aid for the University and numerous efforts to support student life, including philanthropy for the Office of Student Enrichment, Residence Halls, and the successfully-launched Mental Health Initiative in collaboration with the College of Arts & Letters.

With a heart for Catholic education, Notre Dame students, and the impact that the Academic Advancement team can have on the Notre Dame community and beyond, Matt will bring his rigorous and strategic approach and passion for ND and coaching to the AAD team as we head into the remaining five years of For Good.

Please join me in congratulating Matt on his new role.

In Notre Dame,
Michelle

I am thrilled to share that Jamie Russell Kokesh was born Monday morning. Jamie weighed in at 8lbs and 4 oz and measured 21 inches. Jamie, along with mom Patty, dad Ryan, and big brother Marty are all doing well!

Congratulations to the Kokesh family!

-Brian

Colleagues,

We are excited to share that, after much reflection and consideration, Katy Orenchuk has accepted an opportunity to move from her current role as Senior Director of Academic Advancement to take on a Regional Director role, working with a portfolio of highly engaged and generous Notre Dame benefactors, effective July 1. As many of you who have worked with Katy know, her love of Notre Dame, women’s basketball, all things art-related, and fundraising runs deep. Katy joined Development in 2019 as the inaugural AAD for the Museum, School of Architecture, and the DeBartolo Performing Arts while later adding Hesburgh Libraries to her portfolio. Katy served as a strong advocate for the arts as she supported the fundraising priorities and the Notre Dame Arts Council.

In the summer of 2022, Katy moved into the role of Senior Director of the Academic Advancement team and has spent the last two years leading the team through the priority development process with the launch of For Good. Katy has led new innovations in the area of fundraiser education of priorities through the successful, curated Immersions and broader sessions, such as “Priorities and Pancakes” and Lunch & Learns. Additionally, Katy led the AADs through a structural reorganization this past year in order to be responsive to the For Good priorities and create professional pathways for the team.

In following her passion, Katy is excited to move to the field and get back to front-line fundraising. Prior to her role at Notre Dame, Katy spent 13 years as a fundraiser in Washington DC and Chicago. She has her BA in history and political science from the University of Notre Dame and obtained her MA in Arts Administration from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University in 2006. She became certified as a Fund Raising Executive in 2018 and has maintained that certification.

We are excited for this move for Katy and hope you will join us in congratulating her.

In Notre Dame,
Michelle Joyce & Sara Liebscher

To properly account for pledges and gifts through June 30, 2024, please keep in mind the following items:

Gifts/Pledges

• Gifts in the form of cash and checks need to be received by Monday, July 1, 2024 (in hand).
  • Checks scanned at 405 Main, ESC, Athletics, and Raclin must be scanned into
    JP Morgan by 1 pm on Monday, July 1, 2024.
    • If checks are unable to be scanned into JP Morgan by 1 pm on Monday, July 1, 2024, they should be hand-delivered to Gift Management by 10 am on Tuesday, July 2.
  • Cash should be hand-delivered to 1100 Grace by noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
• Gifts of securities should be in the University’s investment account by Friday, June 28, 2024, to be considered a FY24 gift.
• Gift agreements fully executed (all signatures in place) in Docusign by 11:59 pm Sunday, June 30, 2024, will be processed as FY24 pledges.
  • Regional Development or other key partners must have transmittals created in Ascend by noon, Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
• Gifts and pledges received on July 1 for FY25 will be processed on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Reporting

• The Daily Transaction Report delivered on the mornings of July 1 through July 9, 2024, will reflect FY24 transactions only. The Final FY24 DGR will be shared on July 9, 2024.

Internal Deadlines

• Suspense Fund Closures: Noon, May 30, 2024
• Suspense Fund Transfers (gift & gains): June 28, 2024
• CRT distributions designated to Unrestricted: June 14, 2024
• New accounts: June 28, 2024
• CRT/ND DAF contributions: June 28, 2024
• ND DAF grants: June 26, 2024

Resources (shareable, not confidential)

• DTC instructions
• Wire Transfers instructions

Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy Fiscal Year End!

This summer, RecSports is offering a few leagues and we are happy to organize teams! Please note the VERY QUICK turnaround for this form, it is due today (6/5).

This form is for internal RecSports leagues we will join. For internal leagues you must work for Notre Dame. Some of the leagues are 3v3 or 4v4. If you already have a team and would like to sign up on your own, you’re more than welcome.

We are also hoping to set up drop-in tennis!

We will offer the following sports:
– 3 on 3 Basketball (Mondays @ 5:30 or 6:15; June 10 to July 15)
– Team Softball (Tuesdays @ 5:30/6:30/7:30; June 11 to July 16)
– 4 on 4 Sand Volleyball ( Wednesdays @ 5:30 or 6:15; June 12 to July 17)
– 3 on 3 Soccer (Thursdays @ 5:30 or 6:15; June 13 to July 18)
– Drop-in tennis (Fridays @ Noon)

This form is only for RecSports and internal tennis, if you would like to sign up for external leagues, please view this form: https://forms.gle/S1ti6uzjfgV3gTWq9

How this will work:
1. Determine which sports you’d like to participate in.
2. If you have someone you’d like to be on a team with, please note that.
3. Please note if you’d like to be a captain.
4. Each team is $25 to sign up. We will split this among the team.

Deadline to Sign Up: June 5

Team,

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our 2024 Summer Intern Cohort! This summer, we are excited to welcome interns from a diverse array of backgrounds and academic disciplines. Each intern has been carefully selected for their unique skills and potential to contribute meaningfully to our projects. As they embark on this journey with us, they will be involved in a variety of tasks, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to the success of our department.

We encourage everyone in the office to extend a warm welcome to our new interns. This is a fantastic opportunity for both our colleagues and new interns to learn from each other. Whether it’s through a casual coffee chat, collaboration on project work, or a formal meeting, let’s make every effort to integrate them into our community. If you’d like to learn more about the interns and their work over the summer prior to connecting with them, please feel free to visit our google site UR Interns 2024. We are excited about the journey ahead and look forward to seeing the growth and achievements of our 2024 Summer Intern Cohort.

Welcome aboard, interns! We are delighted to have you with us.

Adria Logan
Associate Director, Organizational Strategy

Stephanie Washington,
Learning and Leadership Development Associate Director, Organizational Strategy

Hi, everyone,
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We have been notified that the Eddy Street entrance to the parking garage will be closed for power washing on Tuesday, 6/4, and Wednesday, 6/5. Please use either Napoleon Street or Burns Avenue to enter or exit the garage on both days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks!
Lana Taylor

Happy Birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special day in June! We hope you have lots of fun in the sun!

6/1— Rebecca Lane
6/2— Joe Sheehan
6/3— Cristi Ganyard
6/3— Pier White
6/4— Kelsey Forry
6/5— Courtney Quinlan
6/7— Carly Harmon
6/8— Megan Andedo
6/8— Maureen Daday
6/8— Sharon Keane
6/8— Matthew LaFlash
6/8— Dawn McGrath
6/10— Danielle Filgueira
6/11— Bill Ribera
6/12— Carolyn Lax
6/16— Lauren Imfeld
6/16— Rich Reynolds
6/18— Jason Stoller
6/19— William Mitchell
6/19— Aleks Mitrius
6/21— Brigette Kinney
6/22— Annie Envall-Latowski
6/29— Mark Witucki
6/30— Sara Aycock
6/30— Tarrez Clark
6/30— Eric Kim
6/30— Jessica Witous

After 16 years of service to Our Lady’s University, Roz Palusci will be retiring at the end of the fiscal year. Roz came to Notre Dame after a 28-year history in commercial banking, brokerage, and consulting.

While at Notre Dame she has served as Development Coordinator, Regional Associate, and Associate Program Director. In these roles, she partnered with some of our most successful RDs, leaders, and teams in Regional Development and has been an integral collaborator behind the scenes in our Wall Street efforts. (Not to mention that she did this all while pioneering remote work long before it was fashionable.)

In retirement, Roz is looking forward to spending more time with her husband, Vince, as well as their two children and four grandchildren. Along with lots of travel, Roz plans to take advantage of the vibrant culture of her beloved New York City.

Roz is going to miss the camaraderie and shared experiences with her coworkers but will be on campus June 6th and 7th to spend some non-virtual time with everyone. Please reach out to her to make sure you get to see her and congratulate her!

-Amy Schell

This week, there will be large bins available throughout the third floor of ESC and floors 10 and 11 in Grace Hall. Please use these bins to take some time to declutter your workspace and/or your assigned locker.

If you have items that you don’t want anymore but feel that they may be useful to someone else, please place these items on the table on the East wall in the Cafe (ESC) or on the large table when you first walk into the suite on 11S (Grace). Any items that are not taken will be sent to ND Surplus or disposed of on May 29th.

Finally, we will be bringing in an outside cleaning company during remote July to clean carpets, glass interiors and surfaces in private offices and cubicles. This decluttering effort is meant to start to prepare your spaces for this cleaning effort. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Patty Kokesh or Nancy Cole.

Dear Colleagues,

The third spring renewal mailing (renew #3) drops in mailboxes on Friday, May 17 to our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 5,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Dear Colleagues,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Bill Doyle’s mother, Ann Doyle (October 29, 1938 – May 1, 2024).

During this difficult time, let us come together to support Bill, Mary Lynn and their family in any way possible.

Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this period of grief and loss.

As further information becomes available regarding arrangements, we will be sure to share those details according to Bill’s wishes.

Sincerely,
Nadia Erickson

Happy Birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special day in May! We hope this new year brings you growth and happiness!

5/1— Meredith Sharwarko
5/4— Scott Berry
5/4— Tashana Kenny
5/5— Annalisa Tombelli
5/6— Gasser Abousaif
5/7— Courtney Mattison
5/7— Grace Prosniewski
5/9— Eleanor Hanson
5/9— Barbara Josenhans
5/9— Gavin McGuire
5/12— Mary Prebys
5/13— Thomas Speranza
5/14— Josh Flynt
5/14— Beth Dietz
5/15— Laura Marks
5/17— Jacqueline Clinton
5/17— Krista Ybarra
5/18— Ron Linczer
5/18— Maya Sison
5/19— Lori Rush
5/20— Sarah Kriegshauser
5/21— Isabel Dance
5/21— Kiran Mistry
5/21— Ben Nowalk
5/21— Terrell Robinson
5/22— Andy Mason
5/22— Stephanie Washington
5/24— Beth Graybill
5/26— Kate Mueller
5/26— Bailey Smith
5/28— Steven Horstmann
5/28— Brooke Speer
5/29— Caitlin Hutchison
5/29— Amelia Ruggaber
5/31— Patrick Charles
5/31— Jennifer Powell

We are writing with an update regarding space in order to provide some clarity around what spaces are available and how to book these spaces. This map should help you locate where some of these areas are if you are unsure. We also wanted to provide an update regarding some of the new initiatives that are coming as it relates to space. As always, thank you for your patience as we work through these projects. Please don’t hesitate to provide feedback through Leadership is Listening or reach out to Patty Kokesh directly with questions. Now, on to the updates!

• Bookable Hot Desks:

We are excited to announce that desktop reservation is now available for Eddy Street, effective immediately!

You can now easily reserve a hot desk directly from go.nd.edu/ndrtango or via the Tango Reserve by AgilQuest mobile app, giving you the ability to choose the perfect spot, space, and time to optimize your productivity and collaboration. We ask that you do not book a hot desk for more than a week at a time. Please note that conference and huddle rooms are still to be booked via Google Calendar.

To help you get started, we’ve prepared a video guide demonstrating how to use the desktop reservation feature on the website and on the mobile app as well as step-by-step written instructions.

You can access those from the NDR – Tango Reservation folder on the Dev Resources shared drive or click on the links below.

• TangoReserve_Desktop Instructions (including links to videos)

• TangoReserve_Mobile Download Instructions and QR Code Reservations Video

Huge shoutout to Carleen Quinlan, Rose Michalski, Jeff Faust and Linda Klaybor for all of their help on this project.

• Huddle Rooms: 

There are huddle rooms available throughout the office with a mix of reservable and non-reservable options. We ask that no huddle room be used for more than 90 minutes at a time. Here are the locations of these spaces:

• Library Quad contains nine huddle rooms:

  • Non-reservable for use up to 90 minutes: Touchdown Jesus, Victory March, Basilica, 1972

  • Bookable via Google calendar for use up to 90 minutes: Laetare, Leprechaun, Bengal Bouts, Baraka Bouts

  • Training room: Cartier Field is meant to function as a training room and is only bookable through Jerry Barca, Erin Newkirk and Angie Palsak

• North Quad contains two non-reservable huddle rooms for use up to 90 minutes.

• Office #3256 is a non-reservable huddle room for use up to 90 minutes. It is in use on Mondays and Thursdays.

• Office #3242 is a non-reservable huddle room for use up to 90 minutes.

• Coming Soon:

• Spring cleaning followed by a deep cleaning in July. More to come on this soon.

• Clear policies around the booking of the Family Room with an emphasis on trying to keep this space open for casual conversations during core working hours.

• Sister Jean Room reconfiguration.

• A new locker solution for individuals who do not have an assigned spot at Eddy Street that will result in additional collaborative and individual workspaces being opened up near natural lighting.

• A brighter look and feel with some cosmetic updates.

• Better solutions for video meetings in some existing conference rooms.

• Additional Information:

• With a growing workforce, we ask that you be respectful of those around you as it relates to phone conversations, in-person conversations and the playing of music. Please use headphones when possible.

• If you have a trash can in your office area, this should be emptied regularly into one of the communal trash cans as trash pickup in offices is not an available service.

• The Family Room has been reconfigured to look and feel more like a cafe and contains ~20 seats along the perimeter available for quick chats, a lunch meeting or a more informal check-in with a colleague.

• The Chapel Room is the open conference room just north of the Prospect Management and Research area. This conference room is now reservable via Google calendar and contains a TV with AirMedia and enough room for 4-6 individuals.

• If you are looking for the Library or Collateral, both can be found just south of Library Quad.

Thank you!

Brian Diss, Nancy Cole and Patty Kokesh

Kite will shut off the water to the Eddy Street offices (both 2nd and 3rd floors) on Wednesday, May 1st, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM to repair a water pipe.

If you have any questions, please contact Lana Taylor or Laura Waltz.
Thanks!

Lana & Laura

Please join me in congratulating Isabel, Austin, and big sister Lillie on the arrival of baby August Miller Dance! August was born on April 17th at 10:29 pm at 6Lbs 13 oz, 19 inches. Both mom and baby are doing great!

Anita

The effort to become more global is as important for the next generation at Notre Dame as the effort to develop research was in the last. Every part of the University, in collaboration with Notre Dame Global (formerly Notre Dame International), will contribute to a more global Notre Dame.  

With this, we are launching a new council this fall – the Advisory Council for Notre Dame Worldwide – dedicated to supporting the global aspirations of Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework (pp. 22-26) and the specific objectives defined in the University’s forthcoming global strategy report. 

This council is unique in that it will offer broad access to academic leaders across the University. Support through this council will be vital to the success of integrating and implementing this global strategy and the University’s overall mission to be a force for good in the world.

Objectives of the Advisory Council for Notre Dame Worldwide:

• To promote the funding priorities for NDG, the international priorities of the Office of Financial Aid, and other global priorities of the University.
• To enhance the relationships of leading NDG and international financial aid donors with the University’s President, Provost and Executive Vice President.
• To increase our presence internationally through undergraduate student experiences, international student presence on campus, graduate exchanges, and increased research and programming, particularly in the Global South. 
• To convene leaders from across the University, showcasing multidisciplinary, global initiatives. 

With the creation of this new council, and the goal to grow beyond a regional focus, we have dissolved the Latin American & Caribbean AC. Four members from the LACAC have been invited to serve as inaugural members of this new council. The remaining members will be retired from the AC program and their leadership and service will be acknowledged by Fr. Jenkins.

Michael Pippenger, Vice President & Associate Provost for Internationalization, will serve as the AC leader for Notre Dame Worldwide. Caitlyn Clinton is the Academic Advancement partner for ND Worldwide.

If you have questions about this new council, or anything Advisory Council-related, contact Betsy Quinn at bquinn7@nd.edu.

To learn more about the rebrand of Notre Dame Global, read the recent news release here.

Dear Colleagues,

The Leadership Events team is beginning to plan the various events that will take place during the 2024 Commencement Weekend. As you know, Commencement is an “all hands on deck” weekend for our team, and yet, even with all of us involved we still need the help of our Development colleagues to steward our benefactors and other special guests.

We are in need of assistance with the following events: 

• May 18:  Saturday Mass in Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. We need volunteers from approximately 3:15 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
• May 18:  Saturday President’s Reception in Club Naimoli at the Joyce Center.  We need volunteers to stay post Mass.  Shift would begin immediately after Mass and ending at approximately 8:00 p.m.
• May 19:  Sunday Commencement Ceremony. We need volunteers from approximately 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. to assist with seating in Development’s Preferred Seats and with the movement of the Platform Party. (Times may vary due to weather)

Please click here to provide us with your availability.

We will provide specific details in the weeks closer to Commencement. Please know if you are a non-exempt staff volunteering, you will need to have your supervisor’s approval. Please let us know by Friday, May 10th. 

Thank you for your selfless dedication to Our Lady.

In Notre Dame,

Kristen Nevill

Associate Director, Leadership Events

University Enterprises & Events

Dear Colleagues,

The Office of Leadership Events is looking forward to working with you as we plan for the Class of 2024 Commencement Weekend (May 18 & 19, 2024). Outlined below is important information regarding requests for:

• Commencement Mass Preferred Seating – Saturday, May 18

• President’s Cocktail Reception invitation criteria and special requests – Saturday, May 18 immediately following Mass

• University Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seating – Sunday, May 19

To help you manage the important deadlines and instructions for each event, please refer to the 2024 Commencement Request Guide.

CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMENCEMENT REQUESTS

All requests must be submitted via the Google Form no later than Friday, May 3, 2024.

COMMENCEMENT MASS

Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:00  – 6:30 pm

• Mass Preferred Seats:

  • We will coordinate a limited number of Mass reserved seats in Section 11 at Purcell Pavilion.

  • Google form requests may be entered for donors with $1M+ household extended giving.

  • Maximum number of seats per request is limited to four.

  • Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request reserved Mass seating; all other requests must be entered with the Google form.

  • Fundraisers should not request seating for themselves.

  • Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Please encourage early arrival for donors without preferred seats. If necessary, overflow seating will be provided in Heritage Hall and the Monogram Room.

PRESIDENT’S COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Club Naimoli at Purcell Pavilion

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 6:30  – 7:30 am (immediately following Mass)

• President’s Cocktail Reception Invitations:

  • The following donor groups (with a 2024 undergraduate) will automatically be invited to the President’s Cocktail Reception:

    • Trustees (both parents and grandparents, if the Trustee is the grandparent)

    • For Good Cabinet (both parents and grandparents, if the Cabinet member is the grandparent)

    • Principal Donors (both parents and grandparents, if the Principal donor is the grandparent)

    • Advisory Council parents

    • President’s Circle & Cavanaugh Council parents

    • Jesse Harper Council parents

    • Cardinal O’Hara Dean’s Circle parents

    • St. Thomas More Leadership Circle parents

    • RHF – Athletics Director’s Circle parents

    • $250K+ parents, based on household extended giving

    • Faculty/Staff Parents

  • Special requests may be made via the Google Form for donors outside the automatic invite criteria outlined above. Priority will be given to donors $100K+ household extended giving – limited to undergraduates and their parents.

  • Those who meet the automatic invitation criteria will be invited via a formal invitation from Fr. Jenkins. These invitations will be emailed by Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

  • Any additional approved donors requested via the Google form, will be invited via a formal invitation from Fr. Jenkins. These invitations will be emailed by Friday, April 26, 2024.

  • Please note that this reception is intended for undergraduates and their parents; invitations will not be extended to graduate students/families.

  • Fundraisers should not request an invitation to the President’s Cocktail Reception for themselves; invitations are limited as indicated above.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Notre Dame Stadium (Severe Weather Location: Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center)

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 9:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am; processional begins at 9:00 am)

• Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seats:

  • We will coordinate seating for the Commencement Ceremony within the preferred (blue) seats on the east side of the stadium.

  • Google form requests may be entered for donors:

    • $350K+ household extended giving

    • For Good parents

    • Advisory Council parents

  • Please note you must enter a request for tickets even if the donor meets the criteria.

  • Google form requests may be entered for donors who do not meet the criteria. These requests will be reviewed and approved if seating is available.

  • Maximum number of seats per request is limited to six. If your donor meets the above criteria please confirm the number of seats needed up to a maximum of six. If they do not need six tickets please only request the amount needed.

  • Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request preferred Commencement seating; all other requests must be requested on the Google form.

  • Fundraisers may request preferred seats for themselves on the Google form, to sit with key benefactors. Please note as #sitwith in the comments section. Preferred seating requests for fundraisers will not be honored if the Commencement Ceremony moves indoors to Purcell Pavilion.

  • All other Commencement Ceremony seating will be open seating and tickets are required (please read below for detailed information on general admission and severe weather tickets).

IMPORTANT NOTE

• In all cases, please do not communicate a possible invitation or preferred seating until you are notified via a confirmation email. Until all requests are received, it is unknown exactly how the invitations and tickets will be apportioned.

• You will find the report of donors with a prospective 2024 graduate in the Dev. Resources Google Drive HERE. Please note, this is an extensive workbook containing four tabs, including both parents and grandparents of 2024 graduates. Please carefully review the list to determine donor eligibility for consideration and if any of your donors are not reflected on the reports.

APPROVALS

• All requests will be updated and approved in the Development Resources Google Drive HERE by Friday, May 3, 2024.

GENERAL ADMISSION AND SEVERE WEATHER TICKET INFORMATION 

General Admission Tickets

If the Commencement Ceremony is in the stadium, tickets for general admission (GA) are required. The number of GA tickets per graduate is not limited but graduates must request GA tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office. Please reference the Registrar’s guidance on the Commencement website. Please note GA tickets are all mobile this year and will be sent to all graduates the week of May 13, 2024.

Severe Weather Tickets

The Office of Leadership Events does not handle severe weather tickets.

• All students, regardless of whether they have GA tickets or preferred seats from Development, will receive severe weather guest tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office.

  • Undergraduates are allotted up to three (3) severe weather guest tickets from the Registrar; graduate students are allotted up to two (2) severe weather guest tickets. These tickets will be emailed a few days before Commencement if there is a chance we move to the Joyce.

• If the Severe Weather Plan is activated:

  • The Commencement Ceremony will move from Notre Dame Stadium to the Purcell Pavilion; graduates will be notified via the ND Emergency Alert system.

  • Graduates and faculty in academic attire will be admitted to the Purcell Pavilion without a ticket. However, only guests with a severe weather ticket will be seated in Purcell Pavilion.

  • The Commencement Ceremony will be broadcast live in the Joyce Center North Dome, auditoriums in the DeBartolo Hall classroom building, and other large auditoriums in nearby buildings as announced. This will allow guests without a severe weather guest ticket to view the event live.

  • It is very important to note that donors approved for stadium preferred seats will not have preferred seats should the Commencement Ceremony move to Purcell Pavilion. Please communicate to your donors that should the Severe Weather Plan be implemented, they will need to find general seating in Purcell Pavilion utilizing their graduates three allotted severe weather tickets.

TICKET DISTRIBUTION

Commencement tickets are scheduled to be distributed as follows. All tickets will be sent via email (general admission and preferred seating)

• Monday, May 13: Every student will receive an email with their general admission ticket. This ticket can be shared via email with all of their guests.

• Wednesday, May 15: Development Preferred seating will be delivered to the Development Fundraiser. Please make arrangements with your approved donors to pick up credentials to gain access to Mass or Commencement preferred seating.

ACCOMMODATIONS

A limited inventory of rooms at the Morris Inn is managed by the Office of Leadership Events, and is available for the honorary degree recipients and Trustees. All donor requests have been approved HERE. Please review and email Stephanie Mead if you have questions or additional requests by Friday, April 19. Guest confirmations have been sent, please communicate with your benefactors if they have been approved.

QUESTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please contact the Office of Leadership Events with questions at sep@nd.edu

Our UR Finance team has developed some new training resources that are relevant to individuals who manage or contribute to a budget as well as all individuals who use any University-issued cards, Concur or are involved in any contracts. These resources are now part of the onboarding process for new hires but we thought that it would be helpful to communicate the availability of these short, video-based trainings:

• FOAPAL Basics

• What is a JV and how do I process one?

• Managing a Budget

• Contract Basics

• Concur Basics

• Card Types

Please let Patty Kokesh, Rachel Myers or Rachel Schaefer know if you have any questions.

As a reminder, the department maintains a townhome property within Eddy Street Commons for use by significant benefactors, guests of University leaders, and internal UR staff members. While donor and University leadership requests will always take top priority, the condo is generally available for work-related stays for UR staff, and should be kept in mind as a cost-effective option for remote employees. Any remote staff traveling to campus for meetings and/or donor visits are allowed to submit a request for use of the townhome, and the property may also be shared by multiple staff members of the same sex if all parties are amenable. Requests for full family stays are allowed as well, though in the event the condo is being shared by multiple parties, again, all involved must be amenable. The condo itself consists of 4 bedrooms (including a total of 2 queen beds, 1 full bed, and 2 twin beds), 3.5 bathrooms, as well as a 2-car garage, though one spot within the garage is currently being used to house our golf cart.

All requests for use of the Development townhome should be submitted through this Google Form at least six weeks prior to the requested dates, when possible. All requests will be reviewed by Brian Diss, Marty Harshman, and Sara Liebscher to determine approval, which if granted will be communicated four weeks prior to check-in. The only costs incurred for internal staff for use of the property is a $285 cleaning fee, which will be charged to (or split across) the appropriate staff member budget lines at the conclusion of the stay. Please contact Brent Henningfeld with any questions about the townhome or the process to request a reservation.

Dear Colleagues,

I write to inform you that, after careful discernment and consideration, Jason Scarlett has accepted an opportunity to move from his current role as Senior Director for the Central region to take on a Regional Director role, working with a portfolio of highly engaged and generous Notre Dame benefactors.

Jason has served as Senior Director for the Central region for the past 3 years, a team he has been an integral member of for more than 14 years (in what was previously the Midwest region). During his time as Senior Director, Jason has led the team to more than $220 million in production and record years in production and mission giving this past fiscal year.

If you have worked with Jason, you know of his passion, selflessness and commitment to Notre Dame and his teammates. We have talked openly about where he can continue to best provide leadership to the team and the University. It is fitting that, just today, Jason booked a $17.4 million leadership gift from the Reisert family, with whom he has cultivated a wonderful relationship. It is one of many that Jason has built and strengthened in his more than 14 years at Notre Dame, over which time he has closed 122 leadership gifts for $152 million in direct support of the University.

For as difficult of a decision as this was, Jason, along with George, Jerry, Sara, Lou and I all agreed that, at this time, we need Jason’s leadership, experience and track record of success in the field, working with several of our topmost benefactors to further Notre Dame and its mission. Jason will continue to lead the Central team until a new Senior Director is in place.

With Jason’s transition, we now have two open Senior Director positions. George, Jerry, Sara and I will be in touch next week regarding next steps in the process to identify the right leaders for these teams. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at all.

In the meantime, please join me in thanking Jason for his continued leadership and congratulating him on this exciting new chapter in his Notre Dame journey.

All the best,
Ryan

Team,

Please feel free to stop by the ESC 3rd Floor Cafe where we have an assortment of pies available in celebration of Pi Day! And a very special thanks to our pie suppliers:

Colleen Bailey-Knapke
Ernestine Gardner
Stephanie Washington
Bailey Smith
Katie O’Friel
Grace Prosniewski
Wendy Garcia Sigala
Pamela Mullin
Bec Grose
Sondra Solloway

Dear Colleagues,

I’m happy to share that Angie Palsak has been promoted to an Assistant Program Director on the Development Administration Team. In this role, Angie will join forces with Kristin Schoenfeld, Samantha Checkley, and Roz Palusci in partnering with the ERD’s and SRD’s. With the addition of Angie, a few partnerships are moving to better align the ERD with the SRD and regions who work most closely.

Beginning March 18, the following partnerships will be in place:
Kristin Schoenfeld will work with George West, Tim Kelly, and Nadia Erickson
Samantha Checkley will work with Ryan Brennan, Jason Scarlett, and Shelby Carroll
Roz Palusci will work with Jerry Barca, Ashley Gerard, and Sean Sharpe
Angie Palsak will work with Erin Newkirk, Joe Dietz, and myself.

Angie joined the Development team in December of 2022 as a development coordinator. Angie has been supporting fundraisers and co-leading the efforts to create training modules for new development coordinators. Angie came to Notre Dame with a host of experience after spending time at a financial institution and another higher education institution where she served for eighteen years.

Erin, Joe, and I are eager to begin working with Angie on a daily basis.

Thank you,
Amy

Dear colleagues,

In light of previous organizational changes, we conducted an assessment of how to best provide professional development opportunities within University Relations and that has led to the difficult decision to discontinue the UR position: Program Manager, Learning & Leadership Development, effective March 7, 2024.

I want to thank Bryan Reaume, who has faithfully served in this position for the past 8 years. Bryan’s commitment to our team and our mission has been evident in everything he accomplished during his tenure, including the launching of our UR CASE internship program, the monthly Learn and Lead sessions, and several cohorts of the Burns Leadership program. I am grateful to Bryan for his service in this role, and wish him well as he continues to serve the University outside of University Relations.

Over the coming months, I will collaborate with the UR Senior Leadership team and partners in NDHR to evaluate the current and future needs for professional development programs within University Relations and develop a long-term strategy in this area. Our people are the most critical component to our success as a division, and our investment in your continued learning and growth is of utmost priority. I welcome your participation and feedback in this process, and will offer times and forums for you to provide this feedback in the near future.

Moving forward, Stephanie Washington, Associate Director of Learning and Leadership Development, will continue to lead the execution of our onboarding efforts, and will report to Adria Logan. Additionally, Adria, Stephanie, and the Talent Acquisition team will provide oversight for the 2024 UR Summer Intern cohort. I am grateful to each of them for being willing to take on these efforts this year.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Brian

Many of you have received emails from me about various huddle rooms that you have booked on the third floor of ESC in the coming weeks. I wanted to send a more comprehensive update about these rooms as well as what options exist for small meetings and calls over the next few weeks. The following rooms will be impacted by various furniture swaps just after the dates shown below:

• Leahy (offline after February 28th)

• Cavanaugh (offline after February 28th)

• Badin (offline after February 28th)

• 3777 (offline after March 8th)

• 3778 (offline after March 8th)

• First-come first-served huddle rooms next to George West’s current office and Anne Overly’s former office (not available after February 28th)

At the upcoming Blueprint, we will be going through an updated floor plan and instructions for booking newly created huddle rooms where the vacated Annual Giving and Prospect Management offices existed. Until then, we ask that you use the following rooms on a first-come, first–served basis for small meetings and calls:

• Office #3121, Katie Kerby’s vacated office, will remain available throughout construction

• All other offices lining the Annual Giving area have furniture swaps taking place February 29th and March 1st but are available for drop-in meetings/calls starting the week of March 4th

• The two huddle rooms near the Family Room in the “Blue Room” area will remain available throughout construction

• Cavanaugh Room has furniture swaps taking place February 29th and March 1st but is available for drop-in meetings/calls starting the week of March 4th

• Badin Room has furniture swaps taking place February 29th and March 1st but is available for drop-in meetings/calls starting the week of March 4th

• The Family Room, when not in use, can be a great place to have an impromptu meeting with a colleague

And then there are still a couple of currently bookable rooms available that are ideal for smaller meetings as well, both of which will remain available throughout construction:

• Rockne Room

• Hammes Room

• Holy Cross Room

During this transition period, we understand that finding a space for a small meeting may be more difficult but we appreciate your patience as we work through this. Please reach out with any questions or concerns!

Patty Kokesh

I want to alert you of a texting data issue that impacted several assigned benefactors yesterday. We intended to send a text alerting unassigned, undergraduate alumni of their dropped/missing 2024 football ticket lottery status and the text mistakenly went to certain individuals who do qualify for the 2024 Football Ticket Lottery, some of whom are assigned. I am very disappointed by this because our team should never reach out to assigned benefactors for things of this nature. Our communication with assigned benefactors is primarily restricted to stewardship and engagement based on their level of giving (Giving Society stewardship, etc.).

Everyone who received the text incorrectly also received an apology text 20 minutes later. Our team has been responsive to all inquiries and people have been very understanding, but I wanted to share a list of assigned benefactors who were impacted in case you also wanted to reach out to them.

Here is the list of people who are impacted >

I am really sorry about this issue. Please know how committed I am to ensuring this does not happen again.

-Katie Kerby

If you received an email from Development devhelp to upgrade to Windows 11, your action is required!  The upgrade can take up to 2 hours so please install the Windows upgrade on your computer at your convenience and a time that will not interfere with your work schedule prior to Friday, March 1, 2024.  

If you do not perform this upgrade by Friday, March 1, 2024 the Windows 11 upgrade will automatically be installed when you login to your computer on or after Monday, March, 4, 2024, preventing you from working until it is complete.

If performing the upgrade from home, please be sure you are connected to the VPN!

Dear UR Team,

I wanted to let you know that Sean Sharpe informed Lou, Sara, and the Executive Directors that he will step away from leading the Northwest Team and become a fundraiser in regional development.

In his own words, Sean said, “This decision comes not only with mixed emotions, but with gratitude and excitement; I have truly enjoyed being a part of and leading the Northwest region, and am thankful for the opportunity. I am eternally grateful for the dedication, hard work, and collaboration among our team and the broader UR family. Our ERD/SRD team is the best in higher education, and I am grateful to be a part of it. I am also excited to contribute in a different capacity, as I feel at this time in my journey it is the best use of my skills and experience, and the most effective way for me to serve Our Lady and drive philanthropy for Notre Dame.”

I want to acknowledge Sean for giving everything he had to lead the Northwest Team. I am inspired by his commitment to serve Notre Dame and by the courage it takes to make this call. I have great admiration for both. Sean will remain the leader of the Northwest Team until the next Senior Regional Director is selected.

Though he will be in a new role, we will count on Sean to continue to be a leader in our department. With his energy, excitement and dedication to Notre Dame, I know success will follow for him in this next role.

For the Northwest team, we will begin discussions for that next leader shortly. More details to follow.

In Notre Dame,

Jerry

Please note that the Women Owned Business Market mentioned in today’s souNDoff is being held on Monday, March 4th, not the 14th. The corrected blurb will run again next week and read:

Women Owned Business Market
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join South Bend vendors to shop and learn more about local women-owned businesses. The event will take place Monday, March 4, from 3-7PM in the Dahnke Ballroom. 

We apologize for any confusion.

Congratulations to Rachel and Greg Schaefer and big sister, Caroline, on their new arrival! They welcomed Audrey Kathryn Schaefer into the world on Friday afternoon (2.16.24). From Rachel — they are overjoyed and a little under-slept!

-Patty Kokesh

Dear Colleagues,

The first spring renewal mailing (renew #1) dropped in mailboxes Friday, February 9, to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 11,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Colleagues,

Please join the Leadership Events and Internal Engagment teams in offering your prayers and condolences to our friend and colleague Blake Rodman. Blake’s father passed away unexpectedly this week. Services are still pending.

Geni Holmes and Lana Taylor

Please join the Stewardship & Donor Relations team in offering your prayers and condolences to our friend and colleague Rosie McDowell, Financial Aid Stewardship Program Director. Rosie’s much-beloved father, Terry Riordan, Sr., passed away unexpectedly last week. Visitation and services will take place in South Bend on Friday, Feb. 9th and Saturday, Feb. 10th.

Obituary for Terry Riordan, Sr.

Cristi Ganyard

Dear Colleagues,

Please join me in congratulating Patty Herrity on her promotion to the Sr. Director of Gift and Data Management effective February 1.

Patty has been a longstanding member of the Gift Management team, serving in a variety of capacities including leading the first ever data integrity team, and, most recently, overseeing the gift operations team. She has been an integral part of our gift management operations, always pushing the team to try new things, improving our processes, and bringing levity to our team meetings. Patty, who is a 1997 graduate of Notre Dame, has been at the University for 19 years and a member of the development team for 13 years.

Reporting directly to Patty in her new role will be Meg Buysse (focusing on asceND, pledge communications, and ongoing process improvement projects), Jessica Witous (leader of gift processing and biographical updates), Alyssa Strbjak (leader of gift management communications) and the Audit and Compliance Program Director (formerly held by Colleen Bailey-Knapke prior to her transition to the Gift Planning team). The posting for the Audit and Compliance Program Director will be posted in the coming days. If you have anyone you know of who may be interested in this leadership role, please contact Beth Graybill or Patty Herrity.

In Notre Dame,
Amy Schell

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in February! We hope this new year brings you lots of love!

2/2—Kim Biagini
2/3—Shelby Carroll
2/3—Katie Sphor
2/3—Alyssa Strbjak
2/4—Becky Kincaid
2/8—Davida Kozlowski
2/9—Steven Asiala
2/9—Shinnell Lee
2/10—Cat Edmonds
2/10—Jessica Reasons
2/10—Chris Russell
2/12—Aaron Wall
2/13—Christa LeeVan
2/16—Matt Abernathy
2/17—Allie Griffith
2/20—Riley Koval
2/21—Ashley Bennett
2/21—Ashley Moeller
2/21—Kara Primmer
2/23—Heather Moriconi
2/23—Anu Osinubi
2/24—Shannon Longo
2/24—Hannah Thompson
2/25—Stephanie Mead
2/27—Hilary Ott
2/27—Amy Schell
2/29—Bill Kempf

With almost two weeks of gift processing under our belts, the Gift and Data Management team will be using Friday, January 26th as an opportunity to assess lessons learned, work on individual backlog items, and ensure processes implemented will be sustainable as we ramp up for fundraising initiatives coming in the next few weeks. We will not be processing gifts or pledges on Friday but will have coverage of our 1-5150 phone line and givegift@nd.edu email. We will return to our regular processing on Monday January 29th.

Dear Colleagues,

Yesterday, we started sending our 2023 Giving Statements electronically. The initial send was a subset of the overall population of 22,000+, which was comprised of payroll deduction donors, ND DAF donors, and a small sampling of donors that give through multiple pipelines (ie. stock gifts, IRAs, etc.)

The subject line is 2023 Charitable Giving Tax Statement: University of Notre Dame, and the sender was the University of Notre Dame using the givegift@nd.edu.

We anticipate all electronic copies to be sent by EOD today, January 23. All hard copies will be sent before Wednesday, January 31.

If your benefactors have questions, please encourage them to search by the subject line, sender, and/or send date (1/22 and 1/23).

FAQs and other pertinent information regarding 2023 cumulative giving letters can be found here.

Thank you,
Alyssa Strbjak

Please note that due to the construction happening on the 2nd floor of the ESC offices, the elevators are significantly delayed to the 1st floor. Kite is aware of the situation and is periodically resetting the elevators. If you are unable to wait for the elevator, please be advised to take the stairs or to take the Investment Office elevator to the 4th floor, where you can then either take the elevator down to the 3rd floor or use the stairs. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

I am delighted to share that proud parents Tom Scrace and Sarah Carruthers welcomed baby boy John Bessette Scrace on January 7. Weighing in at 7lbs 13oz, John is settling in well at home with his new dog besties. Congrats to the wonderful family!

– Amanda Retartha

The Gift and Data Management office will be closed this Friday, January 12. givegift@nd.edu will be monitored for donor emails and calls.

Thank you,
Amy Schell

South Bend is in desperate need of blood this January. The American Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive tomorrow, Tuesday, January 9th from 11am to 4pm at the IDEA Center. Please “Walk the Walk” and consider being a blood donor to meet our area’s needs.

The Office of Gift Planning will be closed this Friday, January 12, in recognition of our team’s work during the year end.

Thank you,

TJ Pillari

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in January! We hope this new year brings you joy!

1/2—Koby Keck
1/3—Andrea Swanagan
1/4—Molly Cosby
1/5—Nancy Cole
1/6—Elicia Dennis
1/6—Dylan Reed
1/7—Drew Buscareno
1/9—Kate Brown
1/11—Colleen Bailey-Knapke
1/11—Stu Fortener
1/12—James Riley
1/13—Laura Walker
1/16—Tracey Cantwell
1/17—Matt Frazier
1/19—Jeff Fersch
1/21—Matt McVeigh
1/21—Michael Stark
1/23—Nadia Erickson
1/24—Suzanne DeGuillo
1/24—Melissa Lechlitner-Lewis
1/24—Katie Leigh
1/25—Kelly Courington
1/25—Lou Nanni
1/26—Chris Baguer
1/26—Joanne Norell
1/30—Geoff Stookey
1/31—Bryan Reaume

2024 Endowment Update
Please join us Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET, for the 2024 Notre Dame Endowment Update. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question-and-answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team. Invitations to CRT and DAF benefactors will be sent in January.

Please contact Laura Walker with any questions regarding these Badin Guild events.

Included in your planning for the upcoming holiday break, please ensure that your department’s requests for pre-break payments are forwarded timely for processing. During this high volume time, we ask that all requests for vendor payments, employee reimbursements, etc. be forwarded as soon as possible.

We will make every effort to generate pre-break payments for all requests received by the end of day on Monday, December 18. Requests for payment received after that time may not be processed until after break as our efforts will be focused on those received by the deadline. Please allow additional time for us to process requests for new or international payees due to potential tax or other compliance issues that may arise.

Please make faculty, staff, or others who submit payment requests for your area, aware of this timing. Also, please consider using your Procurement Card for eligible, small dollar transactions.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your requests during this time, please contact us. If you have an emergency payment situation that may arise during the break, please notify us at acctpay@nd.edu which will be monitored.

On a personal note, I will be retiring at the end of December. It has been wonderful working with all of you over the past 21 years. Take care!

From all of us in Accounts Payable, Happy Holidays!

Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager
University of Notre Dame

Today is #GivingTuesday! Join the Notre Dame Family today, November 28, for a global day of generosity and collective impact. Global philanthropy is one of the most important ways of affecting positive change in the world. As Notre Dame’s mission is to be one of the most powerful means of doing good in the world, we are ecstatic to join the rest of the world on #GivingTuesday.

All unrestricted $35 gifts or more will unlock a $50 match in celebration of this momentous occasion.

Please share our #GivingTuesday campaign with your family and friends by sharing our NDLoyal social media pages or by sharing our giving page directly.

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Also, for any Giving Society member who renews their gift today, we’ll send them an exclusive Notre Dame apron!

For any questions regarding #GivingTuesday, please contact Dezha Moore (dmoore23@nd.edu) or Meredith Sharwarko (msharwar@nd.edu).

Dear Colleagues,

On Thursday, November 23, 2023, Badin Guild members will receive an email sharing the Fiscal Year 2023 Badin Guild Impact Report. If you have a benefactor in your portfolio who is a Badin Guild member and would like to be featured in our next report or in the Badin Guild newsletter, please contact Laura Walker. This is a great stewardship opportunity!

Are you or someone you know looking to take the next step in a creative career? Check out the newly posted Director of Visual Storytelling role. This position will be responsible for leading the strategy on all aspects of visual storytelling in a manner that resonates with our audiences, aligns with the University’s mission and values, and drives ambitious revenue goals. If you’re interested in applying or learning more, check out the posting here.

Colleagues,

On Wednesday, November 15, the access scanners at Eddy Street will be upgraded by ND Maintenance. Since the card scanners will be offline to facilitate this transition, please note:

• On November 15, the only accessible suite entrance will be the main entrance door in the elevator lobby. This is the door to the right when exiting the elevator. This door will be propped open for easier access on November 15th only.
• The east side elevator lobby door (to the left when exiting the elevator) and both stairwell doors will be available for exit from the suite only on November 15.
• The upgrade will not affect anyone’s suite access.

If you have any questions or need anything else, please contact Laura Waltz (lwaltz@nd.edu) or Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu).

We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to the Gammage family! Baby Xavier Robert Gammage made a grand entrance into the world on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, bringing immense joy and love to parents, Austin and Katrina, and siblings, Kyra and Oakley. Weighing in at 9lbs 8oz, this little one is already stealing our hearts.

Please join us in welcoming baby Xavier and showering the family with congratulations and warmest wishes!

– UR Family

Friends,

I am very pleased to share that Colleen Bailey-Knapke has been hired to succeed RaeLee Rea as Senior Director of Gift Planning Strategic Operations, to begin on Monday, November 13.

Colleen earned her BBA in Accountancy from Notre Dame in 2013 and returned to the University in 2018. Since that time Colleen has been a standout member of the Gift Management team, most recently serving as Audit and Compliance Program Director where her responsibilities included ensuring the accuracy of gift data, serving as subject-matter expert on regulatory sanctions, and liaising with the University’s Controller’s Office, Tax Department and our Gift Planning team.

Following her graduation from Notre Dame and prior to returning to the University in 2018, Colleen served as a Senior Associate at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, as an independent consultant where she partnered with clients to design and implement accounting systems, and as Controller for Holy Cross Services.

In her role as Senior Director, Colleen will lead the Gift Planning Strategic Operations team and maintain oversight of the University’s Donor Advised Fund, Charitable Remainder Trust, and Charitable Gift Annuity programs, as well as the administration of realized trust and estate gifts. Her abilities and experience in the design and implementation of continuous process improvements will be a boon to the Gift Planning team, to the continued growth of our DAF and CRT programs, and to the benefactors we serve.

Please join me in congratulating Colleen on this new role!

-TJ

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in November! We’re so thankful to have you as teammates!

11/1—Sid Corrigan
11/1—Sean Cuneo
11/2—Ling Sun
11/3—Paul Hernandez
11/4—Tom Molnar
11/7—Beth Pritchard
11/7—Mike Sullivan
11/8—Michelle Joyce
11/9—Lupe Gomez
11/9—Daria Kapinos
11/10—Ernestine Gardner
11/10—Jennifer Witucki
11/11—Sarah Forner
11/12—RaeLee Rea
11/13—Sean Sharpe
11/14—Shannon Forry
11/14—Kristen Nevill
11/15—Mitch Dansky
11/15—Laura Waltz
11/17—Jim Furlong
11/17—Sara Liebscher
11/20—Sara Kassen
11/23—Debra de St. Jean
11/23—Kelly Kalisak
11/23—Jennifer Odell
11/24—Susan Morse
11/27—Vahid Sadrzadeh
11/30—Ken Camm
11/30—Angel Hess

Please join me in congratulating Kat and Wills Gardner on the birth of Parker Flynn Gardner. Parker entered the world on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 1:38 pm, weighing 6lbs, 8 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Welcome to the world, Parker!

– UR Family

Kite is asking each tenant group to provide a quick reminder to staff about the loading/unloading area on the ground floor:

• Vehicle parking along the circle or the concrete island is for loading and unloading purposes only. These spots are not for long term parking.
• Vehicles should not block the drivable lanes leading to the entrance or exit to the circle.

If there are any questions, please reach out to Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu).

Colleagues,

Over the past year, we have been gathering feedback from Development colleagues and on-campus leaders and partners on Academic Advancement. While we heard how critical the role of the AAD is to our fundraising efforts, we also heard that the current flat organizational structure of the AAD team has not scaled to match the growth of the field, to foster a talent pipeline, or to serve the units with For Good priorities strategically.

In response to this feedback, we are excited to share a new AAD organizational structure to better serve the fundraising field and our overall Development goals, helping us drive philanthropy to the Colleges, Schools, Divisions, and units.

Effective November 1st, this new organizational structure will include three “verticals”, grouped thematically, led by a newly-created Senior Associate Director role. Each vertical will benefit from a new Assistant/Associate AAD who will maintain a small portfolio while supporting the efforts of the AADs in the vertical. We will be utilizing the proven Graduate Fellow model to support the groups, as well.

We are excited to share the promotion of Ellen Kirol and Matt Gelchion to the role of Senior Associate Director. Ellen has served as Academic Advancement Director for Arts & Letters since 2021, working closely with Dean Sarah Mustillo to launch several College priorities, including the efforts on mental health. Prior to this role, she worked across a variety of roles on Annual Giving, focused on alumni giving and crowdfunding efforts. In his role as AAD for Financial Aid and Student Life, Matt successfully collaborated with 87 different fundraisers to close gifts. A proud co-captain with Ellen of #TeamMentalHealth, he has helped Student Affairs already raise more than double the funds for the purpose of student mental health and wellness in For Good than were raised in the entirety of Boldly.

We will be posting the new roles of Assistant/Associate AAD (commensurate with experience) shortly and look forward to conversations about these three roles. We are currently hiring for the open Senior AAD role, which will serve as the newly-created Senior Associate Director – posting to be out soon.

Finally, please know of our tremendous gratitude for your candid feedback and awesome partnership as we work together For Good!

Gratefully,
Michelle and Katy

Those who participated in the UR Family Holiday Photos by the Grotto and in front of the Dome last Monday, October 16th, can find and download their photos here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zcJdbk8_rwMVS-FFp3cM8Jq2uRmXtonT?usp=sharing

Special thanks to Brad Goff for sharing his time and photography skills with us!

We hope you will all join us this Wednesday, October 25th from 3-4PM in the ESC Family Room for our next ND Shares session, “You Are Not Alone: Mental Health Journeys.” If you have a question you’d like to ask our panelists, please feel free to submit it anonymously here:

https://forms.gle/kq6ArBg2y1gofE8d7

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks this Thursday, October 26th, please fill out this form. Michelle Joyce will be leading the walk from Main Building at 12:00PM. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

Dear Colleagues,

The third fall renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, October 20 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 20,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Colleagues,

Kite will be power washing the Parking Garage 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Floors starting Monday, October 16th-Thursday, October 20th, which will require parking adjustments for staff next week.

• All parking garage patrons (employees, tenants, etc) should use the 1st floor and basement to park on Monday, October 16th through Friday, October 20th.
  • Basement parking can be accessed at the Burns Ave entrance. You may need to swipe in at both the entrance to the garage and the entrance to the basement. You will also need to swipe out at both locations to exit the garage. For ESC tenants, your access card will allow you access to the basement area.
• On the morning of Monday, October 16th, any vehicles on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors will be towed.
• After Friday, October 20th, normal parking procedures will be back in place. Staff should park above the 1st-floor ramp “bump” and on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th floors.
• Signage will be attached at each entrance starting today (Thursday, October 12th).

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to anyone on the IE team

Thanks,
Lana

On All Souls’ Day, members of the Notre Dame family will gather at the Grotto to pray a Rosary in honor of family members, friends, and other loved ones who’ve died. The Alumni Association sends out a call for prayers to alumni, parents, and friends around the world — and typically receives about 5,500 intentions. We cordially invite you to join us at the Grotto on Thursday, November 2, at 12:30 p.m., to be part of this moving experience.

We especially want to remember individuals who’ve passed away in the last year. If you wish, please take a moment to share the names of deceased neighbors, colleagues, family members, and friends by submitting this form. The names will be included in the intentions prayed on November 2.

University Relations has another opportunity to celebrate our beloved dead — an Ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos. Consider sharing a photo and a brief story in order to remember loved ones you’ve lost.

Colleagues,

I’d like you all to welcome our new Mendoza College of Business Academic Advancement Director, Aimee Sharpe! Aimee received her B.B.A. in Accounting from James Madison University in 1998. And she also has a minor in Russian Studies. She received her M.B.A. from the University of Delaware in 2004 where she was a full-time student and Graduate Assistant, as well as the Women’s Lacrosse Coach. Her experience ranges from healthcare to publishing and sales enablement, which will serve her in the AAD role.

As the Business AAD, Aimee will be responsible for driving philanthropy to the Mendoza College of Business, working closely with Martin J. Gillen Dean and Bernard J. Hank Professor of Finance, K.J. Martijn Cremers. This position has been vacant since July 2023, so we are excited that Aimee’s first day in Development will be Monday, October 23, 2023. We have space reserved for her in the AAD Huddle Rooms at ESC (3262 & 3264) for the first few weeks, so please stop by and say hello.

And if Aimee looks familiar, she is also Sean Sharpe’s wife!

We are thrilled to have Aimee join the team!!!

-KO

Colleagues,

Due to the anticipated parking in the Eddy Street Garage for the USC game on October 14, 2023, Kite has moved up the deadline for submitting parking requests.

If you are an Eddy Street Tenant with a garage access pass and you are working the USC game, you must have your BEAT parking request submitted by 12:30 p.m. on Monday, 10/9/2023.

• • You must have an Eddy Street Garage access pass in order to be eligible for gameday parking.
  • To submit a BEAT request, enter your name, choosing “Parking” as the activity, “ESC – Staff” as the parking preference, and “Send to: Development”.
  • If you do not have access to BEAT, please email me (ltaylor1@nd.edu) no later than 12:00 pm on Monday, 10/9/2023
  • Parking confirmations will be sent out on 10/11/23.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks!
Lana

Did you know?

• Notre Dame faculty and staff are generous. About 15 percent of all United Way campaign dollars raised in St. Joseph County comes from you.
• Five percent of the campaign dollars raised here is deposited into the Notre Dame Compassion Fund, an emergency assistance program for our faculty and staff.
• A gift to the United Way stretches your giving to vetted programs at 25+ local agencies.

2023 ND Public Affairs Poster

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brian Diss will be leading the walk from Grace Hall at 12:00PM. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in October! We hope you have a scary good year!

10/1—Alex DeWeese
10/1—Geni Holmes
10/3—Brandon Tabor
10/4—David Chaudoir
10/4—Ellen Kirol
10/4—Kaylee Wolf
10/5—Sheri Egendoerfer
10/6—Kimberly Bakle
10/7—Kevin Frost
10/8—Jessica Dennis
10/8—Maureen Dunkley
10/10—Denise Moulds
10/10—TJ Pillari
10/10—Nicholas Weiler
10/11—Ashley Gerard
10/11—Thomas Scarce
10/12—Christopher De Trempe
10/12—Katie Eckrich
10/13—Mary Fisher
10/13—Julie Seniff
10/14—Ti Lavers
10/14—Dezha Moore
10/14—Carly Schmitt
10/15—Jim Gosz
10/16—Angeline Johnson
10/17—Katherine Cinninger
10/17—Javonte Lipsey
10/19—Allison Slabaugh
10/20—Brad Goff
10/20—Sondra Solloway
10/21—Dawn Smith
10/23—Betsy Quinn
10/24—Andrew Yocum
10/25—Helen Rajkumar
10/27—Mary Jane Añón
10/27—Leah Corachea
10/28—Tommy Chase
10/28—Anne Wieber
10/31—Iliana Contreras
10/31—Jason Scarlett
10/31—Kaitlyn Winkle

During our Memorial Mass on Monday, September 25th, we lit two candles, one for our beloved dead and the other for those loved one who are grieving. These two candles were placed at the Grotto this morning as a sign of our faith in the Resurrection and the Life, Jesus Christ.

-Fr Ralph

I’m excited to announce that Valerie Plinovich has been promoted into the Digital Marketing Specialist role within the Marketing Operations Team, effective Monday, October 9, 2023. We are excited that Val’s marketing experience, creativity, and can-do attitude will be utilized in a greater capacity within the Annual Giving team.

Val joined the Annual Giving team last year as our Development Coordinator, Member Experiences. In this prior role, she primarily fielded Giving Society donor inquiries, and has assisted in our membership experiences. This role has made her an extremely knowledgeable resource within our team.

Formerly, Val graduated from Purdue Northwest with a BA in Communications and was later a HR Program Manager at Luke Family of Brands. She led employee and community engagement initiatives and created training content for business divisions.

If you were working with Sydney Kuhn (formerly in this role) recently on crowdfunding or other digital marketing campaign needs, please direct those to me in the next couple of weeks until Val is onboarded in October.

Congrats, Val!

-Lauren

Please join me in congratulating Rachel Schaefer (formerly Parks) on her wedding to Greg Schaefer! We wish them a happy future together.

-Patty

Please join me in congratulating Emily and Chandler Naff on the birth of their first child, Blake Oliver Naff. Blake entered the world on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:54 pm, weighing 8lbs and measuring 21 inches. Both mom and baby (and dad) are well.

-Anita

Looking to hit your step goal? Craving some sunshine? Want face time with our department’s senior leaders? If you answered yes to any of these, please consider signing up for an upcoming UR Walks!

These informal walks take place over the lunch hour, and all you need is a pair of comfortable shoes. For your convenience, we have upcoming walks starting from both ESC and Grace Hall. Please sign up for one or both of the walks using the links below:

UR Walks with Lou Nanni – Thursday, September 28 at 12:00PM (ESC)
Sign up here

UR Walks with Brian Diss – Tuesday, October 3 at 12:00PM (Grace Hall)
Sign up here

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Lou Nanni will be leading the walk from ESC at 12:00PM. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

Do you have old bank statements, checks, copies of bills or other non-business related confidential papers piling up at home?

We can help!

The University’s shred provider, Shred-it, in conjunction with the University Archives, is offering a free, secure and confidential document shredding event for Notre Dame faculty, staff and retirees.

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 18th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A Shred-it truck will be parked in the parking lot of the Mason Support Center, which is located off of St. Joseph Drive behind the Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. The truck accepts paper only, so please be sure to remove any binders, binder clips or non-paper items before the event (staples and paper clips are acceptable). For the courtesy of others, we ask that you limit your shred material to no more than five file-size boxes. We also ask that you remain with your material until it is in the shred truck as Notre Dame cannot be responsible for papers left unattended. We will be
happy to recycle your empty boxes after the event so feel free to leave these behind.

Contact Sarah Joswick, Archivist for Records Management, with any questions at:sjoswick@nd.edu or 574-631-4028

*this event will be held rain or shine

I’m writing to share the bittersweet news that our dear colleague and friend RaeLee Rea will be retiring from her role as Senior Director of Gift Planning Strategic Operations in the coming months in order to spend more time with her family.

As all who know and have worked with RaeLee can attest, her practical wisdom, work-ethic, care and attention to detail, and compassionate service to colleagues and benefactors is second-to-none. The value of her contributions to Notre Dame, especially in the building and oversight of the Donor Advised Fund program (among many, many other responsibilities) over the past several years is immeasurable.

RaeLee is committed to enabling a smooth transition, therefore the precise timing of her departure is not yet determined and will be communicated in the coming weeks. A posting for the Senior Director of Gift Planning Strategic Operations will be live in the coming days, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out to Beth Graybill.

TJ Pillari

I am thrilled to share that Indi Jackson will be stepping into the position of Director, Leadership Annual Giving, effective September 25th. We are thrilled that her creativity, leadership, and immense dedication to the mission of Notre Dame will be expressed in new ways!

Indi is a 2017 graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s in Film, Theatre, and Television and a Minor in Computer Digital Technologies. Indi first started working at the University with Fighting Irish Media, creating award-winning content for 26 sports, developing the first black student-athlete podcast, and managing 50 student workers. She began working with the Annual Giving team in May of 2021 where she surpassed her fiscal year goal by 14%, driving $3M in unrestricted revenue. Most recently, Indi has served as Regional Director. We’re thrilled that Indi’s prior experience in other University departments, within Annual Giving, and with Regional Development will elevate the work of our Leadership Annual Giving team.

Please direct all questions related to the Leadership Annual Giving team to Indi moving forward. Congratulations, Indi!

-Katie Kerby & Tim Kelly

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of Bill Doyle and the East team, we wanted to share the Obituary and service information for Bill’s father, William Joseph Doyle.

For those who may not have known, Bill’s father sadly passed away September 7, 2023.

Please take a moment to share your condolences and keep Bill, Mary Lynn and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

With gratitude,
Nadia

I’m excited to share that Sydney Kuhn has earned the role of Associate Director of Athletics Annual Giving. Sydney will transition from her current position as Senior Digital Marketing Specialist on the Annual Giving team, where she planned, managed, and executed Notre Dame crowdfunding, including significant events such as Notre Dame Day. Her primary focus will be on our Gold and below levels and helping drive Monogram engagement.

Sydney is a 2018 Notre Dame graduate, four-time volleyball Monogram winner, and former professional athlete. She will bring a relentless work ethic to the Rockne team and uphold our standard of elite stewardship.

Congratulations, Sydney!

-William Mitchell

As our Development Team grows, we continue to assess our usage of space and test different setups to ensure, above all, collaborative and effective fundraising success. As such, beginning this week, the desks in the Annual Giving and Prospect Management and Research spaces will become hot desks for use by other individuals in the department when not in use by those teams. Special thanks to the Annual Giving and Prospect Management and Research teams for making these spaces available to the wider team. If you would like to book one of these spaces to use for either a few hours or for an entire day, you are welcome to do so using the following instructions:

• Go to Google Calendar and set up a meeting for the date / time that you want to reserve and click on “More Options”.
• Under “Rooms” (top right) search for the number / letter of the cubicle that you want to reserve. All newly reservable cubicles start with “3131” and are followed by a letter. Each cubicle name can be found in the map here.
• Add a title such as “*Your Name* Reservation”
• Change “Busy” to “Free”

Additionally, offices #3113 – #3129 (odd numbers only), as well as 3159 and 3161 are available for a quick phone call or Zoom meeting if they are not in use by their normal occupant. If you need to pop into a space for a quiet conversation, you can look for offices that are marked as “Vacant” (via office signage). When you are using the office, please flip the sign to “Occupied” and when you leave the office, please change the sign to read “Vacant”. These signs will not be installed until later in the week. Offices are not available to book via Google calendar.

As you may know, we are commencing construction of additional space on the second floor of Eddy Street. Once the second floor construction is completed in the next few months, the desks in the Annual Giving and Prospect Management spaces will be available for reservation every weekday.

Please reach out to Patty Kokesh with any questions.

Dear Colleagues,

I’m writing today to share that Allison Slabaugh is departing Development to pursue an opportunity in the College of Science. In this newly created position, she will work with the Dean to guide the College’s administrative operations and academic strategy. Specifically, she will help develop and implement strategic projects, manage relationships with key internal and external constituents, and serve as a representative of the Dean on a variety of committees and initiatives.

Allison has been an integral part of development since she joined in 2010 as a corporate relations coordinator to her current role as the Academic Advancement Director for the College of Science. Her work in partnership with many of you on this team has resulted in over $200 million in gifts to the College of Science in the last 5 years. Beyond the numbers, she has been instrumental in building relationships with benefactors and faculty alike and seamlessly transitioned relationships and priorities across three different deans. She also played a key role in the development and implementation of a number of new initiatives such as the Mary E. Galvin Science and Engineering Scholars Program, Sports Science Initiative, and Rare Disease Patient Advocacy Program.

Her passion and determination to elevate Notre Dame and the College of Science are unquestionable and we are excited to see what she will accomplish in this new role. And she will be greatly missed by the AAD Team!

Allison will begin her new role on October 1st but please note that this will not be formally announced to the faculty or the advisory council until the end of the month. We are sharing the news with you today so we can post her position but I ask that you please keep it confidential at this point.

Starting October 1st, please see Kelly Courington with any needs or requests around BELS. Please see Caiti Houlilan or check Highspot for questions around priorities – priority pages will be posted soon. Anything else, please see me as interim AAD for Science. We want to make an efficient transition for Allison as she begins her role in the College!

-Katy

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brandon Tabor will be leading the walk from ESC at 12:00PM. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

It’s that time of year again, so brush off your broomsticks and get ready for the annual UR Halloween Spooktacular! On Thursday, October 19th from 4:00-6:00pm, bring your little monsters for an evening of trick-or-treating through the Development offices. We’ll have activities, prizes, and of course, lots of sweet treats! This year, we’ll be holding the festivities in the eerie Eddy Street 3rd floor, and we need your help to make this the best Spooktacular yet. Please reach out to Grace Prosniewski to sign up your team for a space to decorate (and your theme!). Happy haunting!

Beginning this week (9/11/2023), Mail Distribution is instituting a new procedure for handling metered mail (envelopes and/or packages) being sent out by the US Postal Service. This new process is being implemented campus-wide to help ensure that mail is charged to the appropriate FOAPAL numbers. 

The new procedure applies only to mail needing to be metered (i.e. having postage added).   

• Mail needing to be metered must have a completed copy of this form. The form can be filled out then printed; you can view a sample form here.
  • For single pieces of mail (i.e. 1 envelope or 1 package), the form can be secured using a paperclip, rubber band, or small piece of Scotch tape.
  • For multiple pieces of mail being charged to the same FOAPAL, these can be secured with rubber bands or for larger mailings in a mail tub. With either option, a copy of the completed form must be included. 

There will be blank forms at the Eddy Street Reception desk in case anyone needs to add a form. Please note, by not including a completed form this may result in the mail being delayed.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Waltz or Lana Taylor.

Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to share that Tim Kenney will be joining the New York Metro team as a Regional Director, effective September 12, 2023. We are excited that Tim’s creativity, dedication to the Notre Dame mission, and genuine care for the Notre Dame family will be expressed in new ways.

Over the past four years, Tim has served on the Annual Giving team in several capacities, most recently leading the Sorin to two record-breaking years. Tim’s former position will be posted soon. Please contact Katie Kerby if you have any candidates that may be a good fit.

Congratulations, Tim!

Joe Dietz & Katie Kerby

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brian Diss will be leading the walk from Grace Hall at 12:00PM. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

Dear Colleagues,

The second fall renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, September 8 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 26,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

On Friday, September 15th at 3:30PM at Leighton Concert Hall, The Thomas H. Quinn Lecture Series will present: Steve Levitt, Economist & Co-author of NYT Bestseller Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything. This is a free but ticketed event. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ticket Office one hour prior to the event. There are no advanced reservations for this event. Limit 2 tickets per person. Learn more here.

Please join me in welcoming Kathy Link to the Illinois Team as a Regional Director!

Kathy is a proud ND parent of daughter, Maddie ’20, ’23 who is also a current PhD student in the Medieval Institute. Kathy recently moved to South Bend this summer from Pennsylvania. She has spent the last 12 years consulting to Catholic schools on issues of sustainability (enrollment, advancement, and governance). Prior to that, she served multiple non-profits through her consulting firm (focused primarily on advancement and marketing), and taught management and marketing courses at the collegiate level.

She has a true passion for the mission of Notre Dame and we are so excited to have her join our team!

Kathy’s first day in the office was Tuesday, September 5. Please stop by to say hello.

Thanks!
Ashley Gerard

Staff may purchase parking to tailgate ahead of this weekend’s game versus Tennessee State. Please enter your request in BEAT. Email Jill Calderone or Andrew Frye if you do not have BEAT access. Available lots: Bookstore ($125), Joyce ($150), Stadium ($175).

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Sara Liebscher will be leading the walk from ESC at 12:30PM tomorrow, Tuesday, August 29th. We will meet in the first floor elevator lobby. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

Mark your calendars!
We are excited to announce two exclusive events to welcome our Badin Guild members back to campus this fall. The first event, our Badin Guild Reception, will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023 (ND v. Tennessee State) from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Walsh Family Hall of Architecture. Stefanos Polyzoides, the Francis and Kathleen Rooney Dean of the School of Architecture and Professor will be our special guest speaker that evening.

Our second event, the Badin Guild Luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023 (ND v. USC) from Noon – 2:00 p.m. at McKenna Hall.

Benefactors registered for our Reception over Tennessee State weekend are listed in the Badin Guild Reception tab available here. The Badin Guild Luncheon registration over USC weekend will be available beginning late September.

On Thursday, August 3, the Gift Planning Team will be out of the office participating in an off-site team day.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in August! Soak up the sunshine!

8/2—Colleen Cross
8/2—Adria Logan
8/1—Michelle McDaniel
8/12—Amber Cerveny
8/12—Katie Edel
8/12—Melissa Medina
8/13—Sean Carroll
8/13—Jami Radcliff
8/14—Lauren Dolzan
8/16—Brian Benedict
8/16—Michael Infantine
8/18—Tim Kelly
8/18—Brandon Stewart
8/19—TJ Alford
8/19—Brent Henningfeld
8/19—Julia Sama
8/20—Marty Harshman
8/22—Jennifer Milliron
8/23—Shaheen Goldrick
8/23—Amanda Retartha
8/24—Mary Lake
8/27—George West
8/30—Abbey Johnson
8/30—Molly Lenaburg
8/30—Michelle Varda

The Central Region would like to welcome Joe Feeks to the UR Family and to the Central Region team. Joe joins us from the Ford Motor Company where he worked in sales and service with some of the top dealers in the country. He is originally from South Bend and he looks forward to serving the mission of Notre Dame, noting that “Our family is rich with Blue and Gold history.” Joe and his wife, Grace (“Gracie”), have two children, Indiana (“Indy”) and William (“Liam”). Joe is a racing and automotive enthusiast who is “in his happy place” when behind the wheel at the go kart track. He and Gracie enjoy game nights featuring board games, euchre, or TRIVIA. Joe will be a Tier 2 fundraiser primarily focused on Indianapolis and Cincinnati and his first day will be Wednesday, August 2nd. Congratulations, Joe, and welcome to the team!

-Jason Scarlett

It is my privilege to announce and recognize the following colleagues who have received tier promotions for FY24. Please join me in celebrating and congratulating them — for their willingness to take on the increased goals and responsibilities, and moreover, their steadfast performance over time.

Tier 3: Pete Hlabse and Susan Lynch
Tier 4: Mike Connaughton and Dylan Reed
Tier 5: Aaron Wall

Congratulations Pete, Susan, Mike, Dylan, and Aaron, and know we look forward to celebrating you in person at the UR Summit!

– Sara

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to my University Relations colleagues for all the kind notes and well-wishes that I received on the occasion of my recent retirement. Twenty-seven years sounds like a long time, but it went by in a flash!

Eileen Gieselman

Dear Colleagues,

The first fall renewal mailing (renew #1) is dropping in mailboxes starting Thursday, July 20 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 26,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Be advised of a possible UPS labor strike on August 1, 2023, when the company’s current labor union contract with employees expires.

While the strike may be averted by a new labor contract, we have a set of recommendations to minimize potential disruptions to outbound shipping operations in the event there is a strike.

These steps include:

• Departments with existing Federal Express (FedEx) parcel accounts should leverage this service provider as the primary conduit for urgent mail shipments during a strike—contact Procurement Services for parcel account lookup and user administration. See below for how to request a FedEx account should one be needed. FedEx provides priority domestic and international air and ground delivery services, including a competitive discount, in-office pickup, and authorized drop-off locations on or nearby campus.

• FedEx parcel accounts can be used at FedEx Office locations, namely the LaFortune Student Center location. FedEx Office associates will create shipment labels on demand at the counter and accept a FOAPAL as payment. Store locations will also accept pre-labeled FedEx Express and FedEx Ground packages in lieu of using in-office pickup or a FedEx Drop Box.

• A secondary means of sending priority mail and small package shipments include using the United States Postal Service (USPS). Procards are accepted as payment at the on-campus Hammes Mowbray location. FOAPALs are accepted as payment through an arrangement with Mail Distribution.

• For outbound shipments weighing more than 150 lbs. (i.e., Freight), contact Central Receiving for assistance at 574-631-4188.

In addition to these measures, there are steps you can take at the unit level to prepare for a potential UPS strike, including:

• Begin to transition outbound shipments to alternate carriers to avoid packages being held up within the UPS transit system if a strike occurs.

• Plan ahead and prepare for longer lead times for both inbound and outbound shipments.

• Expect delays.

• Drop off pre-labeled packages, as in-office pickup services may be limited while a strike is active.

• Review projects, work, and needs through August and inform colleagues who may be dependent upon shipping for their work of the implications of a potential UPS strike.

Moving forward, Procurement Services will continue to monitor the UPS situation and offer updates on this webpage. In the meantime, please contact our office if you have any questions.

How to request a FedEx parcel account:

To set up a new FedEx parcel account and parcel user profile, please email the following information to jsokol2@nd.edu:

• Department Name, Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code

• Shipper’s Name, Phone Number, and Email Address

• FOAPAL (this will be used as a default for outbound shipping charges, this value is required and can be changed at the time of label creation)

Additional FedEx information can be found HERE.

Respectfully,

Procurement Services

buy@nd.edu

574-631-4289

Please note the location of the next Benchwarmers playoff game listed in today’s souNDoff was incorrect. The next game will be played at Boehm Park.

We’re excited to share three new job postings!

If you love to create, inspire, plan, and deliver, check out Annual Giving’s Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving Associate Director role!

Closes: Sunday, July 16 @ 11:59 pm

Focus on: Donors and benefactors excited to support the Law School and Mendoza College of Business Graduate school through a Giving Society

To learn more: reach out to Katie Kerby or Sheri Egendoerfer

Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at segendoe@nd.edu.

If you love ND Athletics and have experience in working in close partnership with Athletics administration, coaches and Development colleagues to close leadership-level philanthropic gifts, check out Regional Director, Athletics Advancement role!

Closes: Monday, July 24 @ 11:59 pm

Focus: Donors and benefactors excited to unlock the grace of giving through their support and affiliation with ND Athletics.

To learn more: reach out to Riley Koval, Beth Graybill or Adria Logan

Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at alogan3@nd.edu or bgraybil@nd.edu.

If you love working with inspiring women to unlock the grace of giving inside the challenge of a brand new role, check out Director, Hesburgh Women of Impact role!

Closes: Tuesday, July 18 @ 11:59 pm

Focus: Planning, strategizing, and executing on deliverables for Hesburgh Women of Impact as they celebrate and empower the women of ND through philanthropic initiatives

To learn more: reach out to Anne Overly or Beth Graybill

Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at bgraybil@nd.edu.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in July! You shine as bright as a firework!

7/2—Cheryl Vowels
7/3—Katherine Lane
7/4—Giovana Heeter
7/5—Ashley Van Avermaete
7/7—Brigid Jackson
7/8—Brian Diss
7/8—Brittany Jaso
7/10—Patrick Brennan
7/10—Megan Hale
7/10—Roz Palusci
7/10—Christina Ryan
7/11—Megan Richard
7/11—Lin Wang
7/14—Anita Sareen
7/14—Lori Tinkey
7/15—Carleen Quinlan
7/16—Gail Slevin
7/17—Patty Kokesh
7/17—Darrell Paulsen
7/17—Teesha Wright
7/18—Kevin Vaughn
7/19—Meghan Buysse
7/19—Susan Lynch
7/20—Jordan Wahlstrom
7/23—Valerie Plinovich
7/23—Christopher Walsh
7/23—Brandon Williamson
7/26—Tracey Mulherin
7/27—Greg Williamson
7/30—Jill Calderone

Colleagues and friends,

I am excited to announce effective July 1, Brandon Tabor will assume the role of Associate Vice President for Development, leading our Annual Giving, Stewardship and Storytelling teams. Brandon brings a strong track record of innovation and leadership along with over ten years experience in Annual Giving and Storytelling.

Most recently, Brandon managed Annual Giving as Senior Director, leading the team to all-time records in giving society production, annual donor count and Notre Dame Day gifts and production. He led changes to our online marketing and fundraising technologies, generating $104 million in online gifts over the past four years.

Previously, Brandon served as Associate Director for Storytelling and Engagement during the Boldly Notre Dame Campaign, developing inspiring content across multiple mediums. Prior to his time at Notre Dame, Brandon was Director of Sales and Marketing for Souldier/Goodship, Inc. and Lead Designer for Firevine Advertising. Most importantly, Brandon brings humility and hunger to his work and his teams.

Brandon’s current position as Senior Director for Annual Giving will post in the coming days. If you are interested, or know of individuals who could serve in this role, please contact Adria Logan. For now, please join me in congratulating Brandon and welcoming him to this new role.

Many thanks, Lou

Dear Colleagues,

Please review these important deadlines for closing the FY 23 books. We appreciate your partnership!

-Amy Schell

UR Team,

Please note that Friday, July 7, will be Jim Hill’s last day on the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team. Jim will be heading to Philly and is taking his experience and journalism background to Villanova, his alma mater, and will serve as their new Public Relations Associate.

Jim has been such a rockstar on our team the past year and a half and we’re thankful for how he has elevated our communications, tested and reported out on our work, and improved processes for our team. Beyond his work efforts, we will miss his abundant coffee refills and his ever present can-do attitude.

If you were working with Jim directly on any projects, please contact me for a plan of transition. The role of the Content Marketing Specialist will be posted on jobs.nd.edu in the coming week. We will release further information regarding this vacancy as it becomes available.

Please join us in congratulating Jim and wishing him all the best in this next chapter of his career!

-Lauren Dolzan

After more than 27 years of gracious service to Our Lady’s University, our dear friend and colleague Eileen Gieselman will retire effective June 30th.

Eileen began in Regional Development in the Atlanta regional office in 1996, working as a Regional Associate. Eileen’s knowledge of the region’s benefactors, and the relationships she helped to cultivate alongside fundraisers Tim Rippinger, Chris Bonwit, Bill Doyle, and others, will continue to garner benefaction for Notre Dame and Her students for generations to come.

Following the closure of the Atlanta regional office in 2017, Eileen joined the Stewardship & Donor Relations team where she has served as Sr. Coordinator for the University Stewardship Initiatives team. In this capacity, Eileen has played a significant role in the annual endowment reporting process, handled the University’s suspense fund reporting, served as a writer and editor to the team, partnered with Notre Dame International on their stewardship efforts, and researched gifts and documentation for the team, among many other responsibilities.

Eileen enjoyed celebrating her retirement with members of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team, former colleagues, and lifelong friends during a recent campus visit. Please join me in congratulating and thanking Eileen for her many years at Notre Dame, and wishing her all the best in this next chapter.

With gratitude,
Cristi Ganyard

I am pleased to share the birth of Bobby (Robert Michael) Knapke on Wednesday, July 14. Bobby is a healthy baby weighing 9 lbs 9 oz, and is 20 inches long. Bobby is the third child of Kyle and Colleen Bailey-Knapke. Both Bobby and Colleen are doing great and will be welcomed home by big brother PJ and big sister Maggie.

-Amy Schell

Come join the UR (and friends) Softball team! If you would like to join “The Benchwarmers”, please email Maureen Daday. The Benchwarmers will play Tuesday June 13th at either 6:30, June 20th at 7:30, with playoffs to follow. We would love to add more players/substitutes to our roster. We are very inclusive, so please join us, even if just to watch! Questions, click to email Maureen Daday. Please spread the word!

If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet this Thursday, June 15th, at 11:45AM at Grace Hall by the 11th Floor Elevators. Brian Diss will be leading the walk. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Interested in learning more about the health benefits of walking? Check out this article.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in June! Time for some fun in the sun!

6/1—Rebecca Lane
6/2—Joe Sheehan
6/3—Cristi Ganyard
6/3—Pier White
6/4—Kelsey Forry
6/5—Courtney Quinlan
6/8—Megan Andedo
6/8—Maureen Daday
6/8—Sharon Keane
6/8—Matthew LaFlash
6/8—Dawn McGrath
6/10—Danielle Filgueira
6/11—Bill Ribera
6/12—Carolyn Lax
6/16—Lauren Imfeld
6/16—Rich Reynolds
6/18—Jason Stoller
6/19—William Mitchell
6/21—Brigette Kinney
6/22—Annie Envall-Latowski
6/28—Monica May
6/29—Mark Witucki
6/30—Sara Aycock
6/30—Tarrez Clark
6/30—Jessica Witous

Colleagues,

I write to share bittersweet news that Kasey O’Connor ‘12 will leave Notre Dame on June 30 and return home to New York where she’ll be near her family and continue her career with the USTA Foundation.

Kasey is a 2012 graduate of Notre Dame and a four-year softball monogram winner who has served in roles in Athletics and Development, most recently as Director, Annual Giving.

Throughout her time with us, Kasey has consistently demonstrated qualities that have inspired us all: grit, optimism, and fearlessness in her commitment to serving Notre Dame’s mission. She has been a true warrior, tirelessly advocating for Notre Dame Athletics—especially female student-athletes—and putting our Leadership Annual Giving fundraisers in a position to win.

Kasey has made a lasting impact on our team, department, and Notre Dame. I speak on behalf of many who feel privileged to have been a small part of her incredible journey.

Please stop by Kasey’s office and wish her well as we close out the fiscal year!

-Brandon Tabor

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with bittersweet emotion that I share with you the news that Jim Small is retiring from Notre Dame, effective June 30, 2023.

Jim has served as a senior leader of our team for over eleven years, transforming development communications into inspiring stories for Notre Dame alumni, parents and friends. We will miss Jim’s passion, innovation, commitment to excellence and devotion to Notre Dame and our mission.

Jim is leaving Notre Dame and our University Relations team in a much better and stronger place. Jim pioneered and executed many of our biggest and most creative endeavors over the past decade, including Notre Dame Day, the Notre Dame Trail, and Sorin: A Notre Dame Story. Under Jim’s leadership, Storytelling developed custom donor proposals to convey our priorities, translating into billions donated to the University. He built videography, design and social media experiences previously unconceived; enhanced brand messaging; and taught us the importance of “Think, Feel, Do” through storytelling. While the Annual Giving team continues to break records in unrestricted and giving society gifts and donor counts year after year, Jim pushed colleagues to think differently, not to look back, but rather, to always look ahead with excitement. Similarly, Jim and Susan are now doing just that with retirement on the horizon, and Jim asked me to share the attached message with you.

Later this week, the position of Associate Vice President for Development will be posted. In the meantime, please take a moment to read Jim’s heartfelt message and join me in wishing Jim, Susan, and the entire Small family every happiness on their next adventure.

Best, Lou

Colleagues,

Often times it is difficult to see someone leave the University of Notre Dame, and this is one of those times. After 18 years of service, Lynn Hubert is leaving Our Lady’s University to pursue a new opportunity with Ave Maria University as the Vice President and Advisor to the President. She will help Ave Maria build out their development team and also manage a principal gift portfolio.

While it is difficult to see Lynn go, it is with a heart of gratitude that we wish her, Dan, and the entire family well in their new pursuit. The Hubert family has been an immense blessing to Our Lady’s University as well as to the St. Pius X parish family. We are grateful to Lynn for taking such fantastic care of her benefactors, deeply and authentically living her Catholic faith, and for simply being a great friend to us all. Lynn, we wish you all of God’s blessings and tremendous success. Lynn’s last day in the office will be Wednesday, May 24th.

Jason Scarlett
Senior Director

If you wish to leave a message for Lynn, you can do so here: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/1tm6JbUa

Dear Colleagues,

The third spring renewal mailing (renew #3) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, May 19 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 5,200 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to announce that Lynette Shunka joined the Information & Technology Services team on May 8. Lynette will be a Salesforce CRM Administrator for asceND.

We are excited to see the impact Lynette will have on our team. Her experience,
skillset, and commitment to the mission of Our Lady’s University will help advance our
team’s work and culture.

Lynette has her bachelor’s degree from Lamar University, and is a Certified Salesforce Administrator. She and her husband, Kyle reside in the Houston TX area.

Please join me in offering a warm welcome to Lynette as she joins the University Relations family.

– Carleen

Friends,

I am both proud and grateful to announce that Mary Bueno will be retiring from her role as Development Associate, Advancement Services effective June 30, 2023 after 10 loyal years of service to Notre Dame.

Mary joined the Development team in 2013 after a career in administrative support positions at both Attco Machine Products and Honeywell International. Mary quickly became a beloved member of the Annual Giving team, providing assistance with nearly every annual giving effort, from Notre Dame Day to donor experience support for Giving Society members. Above all, she served as a trusted advocate, cheerleader, counselor, and friend to so many of us who have been blessed to work with her. Whether with a high five, a hug, or simply a smile, Mary has the rare ability to make every day better just because you have the chance to work with her.

I personally am so grateful to Mary for joining the Advancement Services team this past year, bringing with her the same can-do and “how can I help” approach to a new role and team. Mary will be incredibly missed, but we are thrilled that she and her husband, Manny, will be jumping into this exciting new phase of life!

Please join me in thanking Mary for all she has done for Notre Dame and our team. We will miss you, Mary!

Brian

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. Brian Diss will be leading the walk from Grace Hall. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

Colleagues,

It is with excitement for our longstanding colleague Cheryl Schlimpert that we share news about her new endeavor. Beginning June 1st, Cheryl will join the Accounting and Financial Services team in the Controller’s Office, assuming the new role of Endowed Programs Manager. In this role, Cheryl will be developing processes to increase the utilization of endowed resources, enhance communication among constituent departments, and improve the monitoring of unique gift arrangements and related donor restrictions.

Cheryl is a proven solutions leader and has worked extensively with our annual endowment reporting process for the past several years, providing project and data management to the University Stewardship Initiatives team. In addition, Cheryl is the technical force behind the Student Thank You Note project which produces more than 8,000 student letters annually. Cheryl has also automated a significant number of processes for the broader Stewardship team, including the annual Stewardship & Dedications budget.

Cheryl’s mindset toward continuous process improvement and automation has helped the Stewardship & Donor Relations team immensely in recent years. She will be missed for both her technical expertise and her stewardship heart. Gratefully, Cheryl isn’t going far, and supporting the University’s efforts toward more consistent spending of endowed funds will serve our generous benefactors well. We look forward to working closely with Cheryl in this new capacity. Please join us in offering all good wishes to Cheryl as she embarks on this new and exciting opportunity!

We will be posting for Cheryl’s replacement as Project and Data Assistant Manager in the coming days. Please contact Cristi Ganyard if you have questions or would like to discuss this role.

Katherine Lane and Cristi Ganyard

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in May! We hope your year is filled with sunshine and fun!

5/1 – Meredith Sharwarko
5/4 –  Tashana Kenny
5/5 – Emily Naff
5/7 – Courtney Mattison
5/7 – Grace Prosniewski
5/9 – Eleanor Hanson
5/9 – Barbara Josenhans
5/9 – Gavin McGuire
5/10 – Michele Wolff
5/12 – Mary Prebys
5/13 – Thomas Speranza
5/14 – Josh Flynt
5/14 – Beth Dietz
5/15 – Mary Flynt
5/15 – Laura Marks
5/17 – Jacqueline Clinton
5/17 – Krista Ybarra
5/18 – Ron Linczer
5/18 – Maya Sison
5/19 – Lori Rush
5/20 – Sarah Kriegshauser
5/21 – Isabel Dance
5/21 – Kiran Mistry
5/21 – Ben Nowalk
5/21 – Terrell Robinson
5/22 – Andy Mason
5/22 – Stephanie Washington
5/24 – Beth Graybill
5/26 – Kate Mueller
5/26 – Bailey Smith
5/28 – Steven Horstmann
5/29 – Amelia Ruggaber
5/31 – Patrick Charles
5/31 – Jennifer Powell

Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. ~Robin Wall Kimmerer

Happy Earth Day! 

Celebrated for the first time on April 20, 1970, Earth Day brought together millions of Americans wanting government regulations in place that would end pollution, mostly by large corporations.  Since then, Earth Day has become a call for individuals and communities to learn about and live more sustainably, push for policy change, and to recognize that sustainability is crucial to ensure the equity and equality of all living beings. 

Throughout most of history, a reciprocal relationship has existed between people and nature. At times it may seem that we have lost that relationship with nature and the earth. Nearly every religion, culture and tradition offer a connection to the earth: Creation stories. Creation stories often keep humans rooted to nature, reminding us that the earth naturally creates and sustains life. While Creation stories vary widely, from God’s spoken words breathing life into existence to a pregnant woman falling from the sky who was saved and cared for by animals, they remind us that humans belong within the complex nature system.   

Below are four short clips of creation stories from various traditions: 

Genesis Creation Story (Judeo-Christian faith tradition)

Sky Woman Falling (Haudenosaunee tradition)

Hindu Creation Story (Hindu faith tradition)

The Earth with Kaang (African San Bushmen Creation story)

Earth Day does not have to be (and should not be) the only time we focus on living more sustainably. Some suggestions for incorporating more sustainable practices in our everyday lives are included below. And please keep in mind – progress over perfection! Not everyone can practice all of these suggestions, but choosing one or two things from the list that feel feasible for your life at this time will make an impact! 

1. At work:
   1. Keep reusable lunch items at work such as silverware and a cloth napkin.
   2. Use a mug or water bottle for drinks.
   3. Invest in reusable sandwich and snack bags.
   4. Limit your paper towel use to one each time you dry your hands. Enjoy this Ted Talk on the topic.
2. While grocery shopping:
   1. Use reusable produce bags instead of the thin plastic bags in the produce section and reusable bags for packing your groceries.
   2. If possible, buy from the bulk area of the grocery store using jars from home or investing in jars for bulk food. Local grocery store, Purple Porch, carries spices, grains, coffee and many other bulk options.
3. Outdoor spaces:
   1. Visit one of the many beautiful county and state parks near us. The more time we spend in nature the deeper connection we feel to nature (not to mention so many other health benefits!). 
   2. Suggested read: Florence Williams’ The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. 
   3. Plant native plants in your yard. They attract pollinators – and the more plants taking up yard space means less mowing!
4. Clothing
   1. Buy thrifted clothes at places like Clothes Mentor, Once Upon a Child, and ThredUp (online). 
   2. Buy fewer clothes. Value what you buy and invest only in clothes you really like and need. 
   3. Buy clothing made with natural fabric fibers instead of synthetic fabrics. You’ll reduce the amount of microplastics in rivers and oceans that shed during washing. 
   4. Upcycle your clothes using companies like For Days where you can send textiles to be recycled. You pay $20 up front for a bag, but then you receive $20 to spend in their store!

If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet at the first floor lobby of ESC on Tuesday, April 25 at 11:30AM. Sara Liebscher will be leading the walk. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. Interested in learning more about the health benefits of walking? Check out this article.

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, the Badin Guild will host a cocktail reception from 2-4 p.m. in 215-216 McKenna Hall for Badin Guild members and their guests. Please see this list of registered attendees for details on benefactors who will be attending this event. If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.

The Office of Leadership Events is looking forward to working with you as we plan for the Class of 2023 Commencement Weekend (May 20 & 21, 2023). Outlined below is important information regarding requests for:

• Commencement Mass Preferred Seating – Saturday, May 20

• President’s Cocktail Reception invitation criteria and special requests – Saturday, May 20 immediately following Mass

• University Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seating – Sunday, May 21

To help you manage the important deadlines and instructions for each event, please refer to the 2023 Commencement Request Guide.

CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMENCEMENT REQUESTS

All requests must be requested with the Google Form no later than Friday, April 28, 2023.

COMMENCEMENT MASS
Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 5:00  – 6:30 pm

• Mass Preferred Seats: 

  • We will coordinate a limited number of Mass reserved seats in Section 11 at Purcell Pavilion.

  • Google form requests may be entered for donors with $1M+ household extended giving.

  • Maximum number of seats per request is limited to four.

  • Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request reserved Mass seating; all other requests must be entered with the Google form.

  • Fundraisers should not request seating for themselves.

  • Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Please encourage early arrival for donors without preferred seats. If necessary, overflow seating will be provided in Heritage Hall and the Monogram Room.

PRESIDENT’S COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Club Naimoli at Purcell Pavilion 
Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 6:30 – 7:30 pm (immediately following Mass)

• President’s Cocktail Reception Invitations:

  • The following donor groups (with a 2023 undergraduate) will automatically be invited to the President’s Cocktail Reception:

    • Trustees (both parents and grandparents, if the Trustee is the grandparent)

    • For Good Cabinet (both parents and grandparents, if the Cabinet member is the grandparent)

    • Principal Donors (both parents and grandparents, if the Principal donor is the grandparent)

    • Advisory Council parents

    • President’s Circle & Cavanaugh Council parents

    • Jesse Harper Council parents

    • Cardinal O’Hara Dean’s Circle parents

    • St. Thomas More Leadership Circle parents

    • RHF – Athletics Director’s Circle parents

    • $250K+ parents, based on household extended giving

    • Faculty/Staff parents

  • Special requests may be made via the Google Form for donors outside the automatic invite criteria outlined above. Priority will be given to donors $100K+ household extended giving – limited to undergraduates and their parents.

  • Those who meet the automatic invitation criteria, plus any additional approved donors requested via the Google form, will be invited via a formal invitation from Fr. Jenkins. These invitations will be emailed by Friday, April 14, 2023.

  • Please note that this reception is intended for undergraduates and their parents; invitations will not be extended to graduate students/families.

  • Fundraisers should not request an invitation to the President’s Cocktail Reception for themselves; invitations are limited as indicated above.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Notre Dame Stadium (Severe Weather Location: Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center)
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 9:30 am (doors open at 8:00 am; processional begins at 9:00 am)

• Commencement Ceremony Preferred Seats: 

  • We will coordinate seating for the Commencement Ceremony within the preferred (blue) seats on the east side of the stadium.

  • Google form requests may be entered for donors:

    • $350K+ household extended giving

    • Advisory Council parents

    • President’s Circle & Cavanaugh Council parents

    • Jesse Harper Council parents

    • Cardinal O’Hara Dean’s Circle parents

    • St. Thomas More Leadership Circle parents

    • RHF – Athletics Director’s Circle parents

  • Please note you must enter a request for tickets even if the donor meets the criteria.

  • Google form requests may be entered for donors who do not meet the criteria. These requests will be reviewed and approved if seating is available.

  • Maximum number of seats per request is limited to six.

  • Note that Trustees and PLC/Deans will receive a registration form from the President’s Office to request preferred Commencement seating; all other requests must be requested on the Google form.

  • Fundraisers may request preferred seats for themselves on the Google form, to sit with key benefactors. Please note as #sitwith in comments section. Preferred seating requests for fundraisers will not be honored if the Commencement Ceremony moves indoors to Purcell Pavilion.

  • All other Commencement Ceremony seating will be open seating and tickets are required (please read below for detailed information on general admission and severe weather tickets).

IMPORTANT NOTE

• In all cases, please do not communicate a possible invitation or preferred seating until you are notified via a confirmation email. Until all requests are received, it is unknown exactly how the invitations and tickets will be apportioned.

• You will find the report of donors with a prospective 2023 graduate in the HERE. Please note, this is an extensive workbook containing four tabs, including both parents and grandparents of 2023 graduates. Please carefully review the list to determine donor eligibility for consideration and if any of your donors are not reflected on the reports.

APPROVALS

• All requests will be updated in the Development Resources Google Drive once approved.

GENERAL ADMISSION AND SEVERE WEATHER TICKET INFORMATION  

General Admission Tickets
If the Commencement Ceremony is in the stadium, tickets for general admission (GA) are required. The number of GA tickets per graduate is not limited but graduates must request GA tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office. Please reference the Registrar’s guidance on the Commencement website. Please note GA tickets are all mobile this year and will be sent to all graduates the week of May 15, 2023.

Severe Weather Tickets
The Office of Leadership Events does not handle severe weather tickets.

• All students, regardless of whether they have GA tickets or preferred seats from Development, will receive severe weather guest tickets as instructed by the Registrar’s Office.

  • Undergraduates are allotted up to three (3) severe weather guest tickets from the Registrar; graduate students are allotted up to two (2) severe weather guest tickets. These tickets will be emailed a few days before Commencement if there is a chance we move to the Joyce.

• If the Severe Weather Plan is activated:

  • The Commencement Ceremony will move from Notre Dame Stadium to the Purcell Pavilion; graduates will be notified via the ND Emergency Alert system.

  • Graduates and faculty in academic attire will be admitted to the Purcell Pavilion without a ticket. However, only guests with a severe weather ticket will be seated in Purcell Pavilion.

  • The Commencement Ceremony will be broadcast live in the Joyce Center North Dome, auditoriums in the DeBartolo Hall classroom building, and other large auditoriums in nearby buildings as announced. This will allow guests without a severe weather guest ticket to view the event live.

  • It is very important to note that donors in the preferred seats will not have preferred seats should the Commencement Ceremony move to Purcell Pavilion. Please communicate to your donors that should the Severe Weather Plan be implemented, they will need to find general seating in Purcell Pavilion utilizing their graduates three allotted severe weather tickets.

TICKET DISTRIBUTION
Commencement tickets are scheduled to be distributed as follows. All tickets will be sent via email (general admission and preferred seating)

• Monday, May 15: Every student will receive an email with their general admission ticket. This ticket can be shared via email with all of their guests.

• Tuesday, May 16: Development Preferred seating will be sent via email to all approved benefactors.

ACCOMMODATIONS
A limited inventory of rooms at the Morris Inn is managed by the Office of Leadership Events, and is available for the honorary degree recipients and Trustees. All donor requests have been approved HERE. Please review and email Stephanie Mead if you have questions or additional requests by Friday, April 17. Guest confirmations have been sent, please communicate with your benefactors if they have been approved.

QUESTIONS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please contact the Office of Leadership Events with questions at sep@nd.edu

Congratulations Michael Infantine, our new colleague on the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. He and his wife Madeline welcomed their first baby, Franklin Joseph on March 31st. Michael reports all are well and healthy. Blessings to the Infantine family.

It is with deepest gratitude and appreciation that I would like to announce that after almost 30 years of service, George Duke will be retiring on April 21.

In his time here at Notre Dame, George has raised over $133 million in production including $20 million for financial aid. He has worked with 1,400 benefactor families across the US accumulating to 6,226 visits.

George has dedicated his career to advancing Notre Dame’s sacred mission. We will always be profoundly grateful for his work, but more importantly for who he is.

Thank you, George!

Sincerely, Shelby

On Tuesday, April 11 from 5:00-6:45PM, please join us as Thom Browne ‘88 discusses “By Design: Thom Browne on the Business of Fashion.” The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study is co-hosting the event with the Mendoza College of Business, which will take place in the Jordan Auditorium. Thom Browne is the 2022-23 NDIAS Artist in Residence and chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. The conversation and Q&A will be moderated by Michael Hainey ‘86, a deputy editor of Air Mail and author of the New York Times best-seller, After Visiting Friends.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in April! We hope you “spring” into a year full of joy and fun!

4/1 – Katie O’Friel
4/1 – Tara Reilly
4/1 – Jess Rizzo
4/1 – Steve Sollmann
4/3 – Michael Connaughton
4/6 – Austin Gammage
4/6 – Ken Johnson
4/6 – Cindy Karpovs
4/8 – Amanda Mckee
4/12 – Joe Dietz
4/12 – Katy Orenchuk
4/15 – Terri Glenn
4/15 – Amy Mason
4/16 – Michelle Jones
4/16 – Steve Orsini
4/18 – Dean Ernzen
4/18 – Jeff Faust
4/19 – Kris Machalleck
4/19 – Rose Michalski
4/20 – Mark Helmke
4/22 – Rachel Parks
4/23 – Kat Gardner
4/23 – Matthew Greene
4/23 – Karen Sunshine
4/24 – Angie Dennig
4/25 – Josh Cunningham
4/25 – Sarah Wodrich
4/27 – Ryan Brennan
4/27 – Katie Kerby
4/27 – Marie Labosky
4/27 – Sheila McMahon
4/29 – Peter Hlabse
4/30 – Andrew Frye

With spring on the way back to campus, please note the following updates regarding the ESC Smart Cars:

• Parking for Smart Cars #12 & #14 has returned to their pre-winter locations (facing Harper Hall; adjacent to the drop-off circle at the 1st-floor lobby entrance). Signage for each spot has been updated.
  • Reminder: If you are using one of the cars, it should be returned to its original location (i.e. Car #12 to Spot 12, etc.)
• Smart Car #9 has been retired due to mechanical issues. At this time, we will not be replacing this vehicle and this parking spot has be reassigned for another purpose.
• If you need to pick up or drop off, use the circle drive adjacent to the lobby doors. The use of flashers in this loading/unloading zone is encouraged

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Waltz (lwaltz@nd.edu), Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu), or Grace Prosniewski (gprosnie@nd.edu).

Our Giving Societies team is growing! I am happy to share that Tim Kenney will shift his responsibilities to focus on leading and growing Sorin 175 and Sorin Gold. His work will focus on three critical areas: developing a strategic growth plan for Sorin 175 and Sorin Gold through research and data analysis, generating content and experiences that will grow the overall attractiveness of Sorin 175 and Sorin Gold, and building relationships with internal and external partners to influence fundraising.

We are now hiring an Associate Director, Sorin Society Marketing.

Please reach out to me or Tim Kenney with questions about the transition.

Thank you,
Katie Kerby

Spring means spring cleaning!

As a reminder, if you utilize the shared fridges in any of our office spaces, it is your responsibility to clean and dispose of any food or condiments you bring in. Please put your name and date on anything you place in the refrigerator.

Samantha Checkley has graciously volunteered to lead a deep clean of some of our shared ESC office resources this coming Monday, April 3rd. Please note, if you have food/drinks/condiments in the fridge, they MUST be labeled with your name and the date. Any expired items/unmarked items will be thrown away.

Additionally, if you are interested in helping with the cleaning process, please meet up with Samantha in the ESC Cafe at 9AM on Monday, April 3rd.

Thank you again for respecting our shared spaces!

UR Team,

Please join us in congratulating Kat Gardner on her promotion to Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving. We are thrilled for Kat to officially join the Annual Giving team as a tier one fundraiser after serving as a valued member of the Stewardship & Donor Relations team.

Over the past 5 1/2 years, Kat has played an integral role with the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. In her early years with S&DR, Kat partnered with the Western fundraising region as well as several divisions. Most recently, Kat has fostered excellent campus partnerships with the College of Arts & Letters, the Keough School, and the Arts & Architecture divisions. Further, Kat developed and led the growth of the annual Endowed Position Stewardship Initiative (EPSI); she has led the newly revised Expendable Reporting initiative for the team; she has co-led the development of the Stewardship Scoop campus-wide educational newsletter, using her marketing talents to make it a truly memorable publication. 

We are confident that Kat’s experience with donors, eagerness to have a greater impact on our students, and dedication to our mission will lead her to continued success as a fundraiser. Please join us in congratulating Kat on her new role. 

Best,
Kasey O’Connor & Cristi Ganyard

On behalf of the Hesburgh Women of Impact program, please join the Student Government Department of Gender Relations – Title IX and Women’s Initiatives in a panel-led discussion on female progress and co-education at Notre Dame, featuring UR’s own Indi Jackson!.

Panelists include Mary Bliley (first female undergraduate – ’72),  Katie Conboy (President of St. Mary’s), Carolyn Woo (first female dean of Mendoza College of Business), Indi Jackson (former ND student-athlete and current Regional Director of Development), and Kathleen Sprows Cummings (professor of American Studies).

We are excited to host this conversation as our community continues celebrating the 50th academic year of co-education at Notre Dame. All are welcome, and the first 50 attendees will receive free t-shirts designed to resemble the previously distributed 1972 hats. We look forward to seeing you in Jordan Auditorium (Mendoza College of Business) on Monday, March 27th, from 6:00-7:15 pm.

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet at  the ESC Lobby at noon. Sara Liebscher will be leading the walk. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

I’m delighted to announce that Michael Infantine will join the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. As the Assistant Director for University Stewardship Initiatives, Michael will have responsibility for stewarding benefactors who support Athletics and Student Affairs priorities. He will manage impact reporting and individualized and strategic stewardship efforts in these divisions and assist with programs that further enhance financial aid stewardship.

A Double Domer, Michael brings a deep understanding of these important areas of student life and excellent project management skills to this role. In his most recent position as the Print Media Coordinator for Notre Dame Student Media, he manages the production of Scholastic, The Juggler, and The Dome. Prior to returning to Notre Dame in 2021, Michael worked at Boston College in the Center for Digital Innovation in Learning and at the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies. Michael majored in PLS as an ND undergraduate, taught high school theology through the Notre Dame ECHO program, and holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Notre Dame and a Master of Theological Studies from Boston College.

The Stewardship & Donor Relations Team will welcome Michael on March 29th.

-Rosie McDowell

Dear Colleagues,

The second spring renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Thursday, March 16 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 8,400 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

I am delighted to share that Kelli Kalisik will join the Stewardship & Donor Relations team. As a Program Director for Donor Recognition, Kelli will lead the quarterly reporting and communications for our capital projects, provide support and content management for our digital recognition display at the Hesburgh Library and lead special individualized donor stewardship touches throughout the year, such as appropriate signage, displays, and tokens of appreciation.

Kelli comes to us from the Notre Dame Office of Financial Aid. During her 13 years in Financial Aid, her direct supervisor shared that her contributions were too numerous to list. As the leader of operations, Kelli implemented the complexity factor, created a production calendar, supported the creation of the Work from Home and the transition to the Work from Here solutions, and supported the implementation of automated tracking groups. Kelli is known and respected in the national financial aid community.  Her leadership in the Financial Aid Standards and Services Advisory Committee (FASSAC) is significant.  She serves on the committee that prepares the Professional Judgment Tip Sheets, has participated in the planning and presenting of the Campus Need Analysis Roundtable, and is supporting the development and piloting of the Profile Lite.

The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is delighted to be a part of Kelli’s next chapter at Notre Dame. Kelli’s first day in the office will be Monday, March 27th.

In addition to our excitement surrounding Kelli’s decision to join our team, we are delighted to share the immediate promotion of Teri Vitale to Assistant Director for Donor Recognition. Teri has been a valued member of the Stewardship team for over 20 years. Her contributions are numerous, but anyone who has been given the opportunity to work with Teri knows she flawlessly leads our Memorial Tree and Bench program. In her new position, Teri will lead a new recognition program for financial aid benefactors. Additionally, she will take on a larger portfolio of public and private recognition projects.

-Jessica Reasons

Happy Pi(e) Day! Come to the ESC Cafe today, Tuesday, March 14, and grab a slice of pie! Special thanks to James Riley (Pumpkin Pie), Bailey Smith (Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie), Danielle Filgueira (Vegan Apple), Wendy Garcia Sigala (Pecan Pie), Anne Wieber (Michigan Mixed Berry), Grace Prosniewski (Key Lime), and Stephanie Washington (Peach Cobbler). Grab a slice and enjoy!

Dear Colleagues,

Please join us on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 4 PM ET, for the Badin Guild Mass of Thanksgiving at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., will be the celebrant.

As this Mass will be livestreamed and recorded, your presence, as we join in prayer for our Badin Guild members and their intentions, will be a powerful message.

The livestream will also be available on the day of the event starting at 3:45 PM, and a recording will also be shared with Badin Guild members.

If you have any questions regarding the Mass, please contact Laura Walker.

Dear Colleagues,

On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Badin Guild members received an email sharing the Fiscal Year 2022 Badin Guild Impact Report.

This report is also available on this website.

Please contact Laura Walker with questions.

Do you like meeting new people and serving your community? Are you looking for something to do during the month of July? Consider joining the Alumni Association’s Family Volunteer Camp as a Student Program Leader! Check out the posting here: https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/29436

What they’re looking for:
*9 recent graduates or current students who are servant leaders
*Must be available June 30 via Zoom and in-person July 6-28

What you get:
*An opportunity to mentor young people and hone leadership skills
*The chance to make a difference in South Bend
*Time to make new, lifelong friends
*Networking opportunities with alumni
*Free housing
*All meals covered during working hours
*$15 per hour

March 14 marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical sign pi. Founded in 1988, March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14) represents the first three digits of pi, and it also happens to be Albert Einstein’s birthday. In honor of Pi Day, bring in your favorite pie (homemade or store bought) to the ESC Cafe at any time on Tuesday, March 14th. Sign up here to bring a pie!

From ND Professor Wendy Angst:

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in March! We’re lucky to work with you!

3/1 – Caitlin Olivier
3/2 – Sean Boudreau
3/2 – Juliana Newbill
3/5 – Kirt Bjork
3/6 – Mari Garza
3/8 – Peyton Badskey
3/10 – Kevin Nugent
3/13 – Dani Elgas
3/13 – Wendy Sigala Rubio
3/14 – Mayuri Changede
3/14 – Digger O’Brien
3/15 – Kelly Judd
3/16 – Chris Liberto
3/17 – Lana Taylor
3/18 – Deena Chamberlin
3/18 – Indi Jackson
3/19 – Jonathan Retartha
3/21 – Caitlyn Clinton
3/21 – Rosie McDowell
3/22 – Jennifer Koebel
3/23 – Michele Berente
3/23 – Linda Klaybor
3/24 – Leslie Curry
3/25 – Matt Weldy
3/29 – Lizzie Sommers

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5-7 PM ET the Badin Guild will host a stewardship reception at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. This reception is hosted by George and Ginny Mammola and Tom and Bridget Black.

The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.

Regional Directors

If you have a benefactor attending this event, you are most welcome to attend as well. Please let Laura Walker know of your participation by COB Thursday, February 23 to ensure we have a proper headcount.

Dear Colleagues,

You are invited to attend this Thursday’s Notre Dame Endowment Update. If you have not already contacted Laura Walker, please do so by COB, Wednesday, February 22 to receive access information to join this event.

The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.

Hello UR Team! If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks, please fill out this form. We will meet at the ESC first floor lobby at 11:45AM on Tuesday, Feb 21. Lou Nanni will be leading the walk. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to catching up with you while getting in our steps. Happy trails!

Dear everyone –

Please join us in congratulating Ray Herring on his new position with the Athletics Advancement team! Ray is an incredible fundraiser, teammate, leader and friend to all in the Southern Region, and he will be deeply missed! We are blowing the Southern conch shell in his honor this week and look forward to collaborating with Ray in Florida.

The Athletics Advancement team is thrilled to officially welcome Ray into our family. He began his new role as a Regional Director covering Florida and Atlanta on February 13th. As a former Notre Dame student-athlete on the football field, Ray has a deep understanding of the mission of Notre Dame Athletics and his passion and drive to support our student-athletes is unmatched. Please join me in congratulating Ray on this exciting new chapter in his career at Notre Dame!

Best,
Anne and Riley

Friends and Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce that Anne Wieber has been promoted to Associate Director, Gift Planning Advancement. During her nearly six years in Development, Anne has played a central role in the success of our Gift Planning work, particularly in her integral role in the relaunch and ongoing leadership of the Love Thee Notre Dame initiative since 2019. As all who have worked with Anne know well, she is an incredible partner, a consummate team player, and has excelled at everything she has been asked to take on.

In her new role, Anne will serve as lead on all Gift Planning and Storytelling collaborative work, will work side-by-side with Jessica Brice on the launch and implementation of our new LTND-U training program, will serve as lead on the planning and execution of all Love Thee Notre Dame sponsored events, will maintain and increase her role in facilitation of and engagement with our Gift Planning Advancement Committee, and will lead efforts in maintaining, synthesizing, and updating Gift Planning fundraising data (in collaboration with colleagues across Development).

Please join me in congratulating Anne on this well-deserved promotion.

TJ Pillari

If you are interested in joining us for our next UR Walks with Sara Liebscher, please fill out this form. We will meet at noon at the ESC front desk on Tuesday, February 14. As there may be some non-pavement, trail walking, we advise that appropriate footwear be considered. Signing up also helps us to contact those who are interested just in case we need to cancel at the last minute due to inclement weather. We look forward to seeing those in person for this fun exercise. Happy trails!

Dear Colleagues,

The first spring renewal mailing (renew #1) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, February 10 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 9,600 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Dear Colleagues,

Please see below for updates on registrants, invitations, and access to these events.

Notre Dame Investment Team Endowment Update

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 11 AM ET, we will host the Notre Dame Endowment Update with Mike Donovan and his team. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question-and-answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team.

A final reminder email will be sent to benefactors who have not yet registered for this event on Tuesday, February 14th.

The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.

To join this event, please contact Laura Walker. A zoom link will also be published closer to this event.

Badin Guild Naples Cocktail Reception

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5-7 PM ET the Badin Guild will host a stewardship reception at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. This reception is hosted by George and Ginny Mammola and Tom and Bridget Black.

• Badin Guild Members

  • An invitation with event details was sent to all Badin Guild members on Thursday, January 26th and reminders will be sent on Thursday, February 9th, and Tuesday, February 21st.

  • The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.

• Prospects

  • Benefactors who are not in the Badin Guild but have a preferred or seasonal address within 50 miles of Naples and lifetime giving of $250K, or have been previously requested to be invited by a regional director, will also receive the invitations that will be sent on Thursday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 21st.

  • If you have a prospective planned gift benefactor that is not on this list that you would like to invite, please contact Laura Walker.

• Regional Directors

  • If you have a benefactor coming to this event, you are most welcome to attend as well.

If you have any questions regarding any of these events, please contact Laura Walker.

The University Relations Administration team is now searching for an Advisor to the Vice President of University Relations. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for advising the Vice President on all aspects of University Relations strategic operations. This opportunity also includes management of special projects, serving as a liaison to academic and administrative units, and drafting and executing correspondence to internal and external constituents on behalf of the Vice President. Please see the job posting for the full description Advisor to the Vice President for University Relations. Adria Logan, Associate Director of Organizational Strategy will be the primary point of contact for this search. If you have any questions related to this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Adria before the post closes on February 16th.

The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is now hiring for an Assistant Director, University Stewardship Initiatives. In this role, the assistant director is responsible for project management of impact reporting, acknowledgments, communications, recognition, and stewardship events in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs and Department of Athletics. Rosie McDowell, who manages Undergraduate Financial Aid stewardship, is the hiring manager for this position. Please let Rosie know if you have any questions about this dynamic, student-focused role. The role will be posted until February 19th. 

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in February! We love working with you!

2/2 – Kim Biagini
2/3 – Alyssa Strbjak
2/3 – Shelby Carroll
2/4 – Rebekah Kincaid
2/8 – Davida Kozlowski
2/10 – Cat Edmonds
2/10 – Jessica Reasons
2/12 – Aaron Wall
2/13 – Christa LeeVan
2/16 – Matt Abernathy
2/17 – Allison Griffith
2/20 – Riley Koval
2/21 – Ashley Moeller
2/21 – Kara Primmer
2/23 – Heather Moriconi
2/24 – Shannon Longo
2/27 – Amy Schell
2/27 – Hilary Ott
2/29 – Bill Kempf

The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring AVP for Advancement Services, Brian Diss! In this episode we discuss new year resolutions, why pie is always better than cake, and Brian’s dream job of being a host on The Today Show! All this and more in the Grace of Giving! Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.

Parking Services is retiring the outdated access technology on all campus parking gates and faculty/staff lots. Gate proximity cards (white cards and clickers) will no longer work as of Tuesday, Jan. 31, when the last of the old technology is removed. Your hands-free enhanced hang tag will give you automatic access to campus gates and parking lots. If you have not already received yours, please pick up your enhanced hang tag at the Parking Services office in the first-floor lobby area of Hammes Mowbray Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All faculty and staff should also check the expiration date on their Irish1Card. Access credentials for buildings and parking gates will expire on the same date. Visit the Card Office on the 4th Floor of Grace Hall to renew and reactivate your credentials.

Yesterday, we started sending our 2022 Giving Statements electronically. The subject line is 2022 Charitable Giving Tax Statement: University of Notre Dame and the sender was givegift@nd.edu. If your donors have questions, please encourage them to search by the subject line and/or sender. Hard copies will be mailed in the next few days.

Thank you,
Alyssa Strbjak

Gift and Data Management will be closed this Friday, January 27 in recognition of our team’s work during the year end. The general phone and email will be covered to help donors who need assistance.

Thank you,
Amy Schell

Colleagues,

Please note the Morris Inn still has rooms available over Junior Parents Weekend, Friday, February 17, through Sunday, February 19. Please contact Molly Di Carlo (mschau@nd.edu) with any questions.

Join for us this year’s Walk the Walk Week Staff Unity Summit. The Unity Summit has been a recurring event for staff during the Walk the Walk Week and in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This event helps to build community by creating opportunities to meet and interact with other ND employees. Featuring small group facilitated dialogue, participants will explore societal challenges and discuss ways to make Notre Dame a more welcoming place where all employees can thrive. Lunch will be provided.

Registration is required.

Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources.

Notre Dame Investment Team Endowment Update
Please join us Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 11 AM ET, for the Notre Dame Endowment Update. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The event is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question-and-answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team.

The current list of participants for this event can be found here. This file is updated as registrations come in up until the day of the event.

To join this event, please contact Laura Walker

Badin Guild Naples Cocktail Reception
The Badin Guild will be hosting a stewardship reception in Naples on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 5-7 PM ET at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The Naples reception is hosted by George and Ginny Mammola and Tom and Bridget Black.

Invitations with event details will be sent on Thursday, January 26, 2023, via email to all Badin Guild members. Reminders will be sent in February.

If you have a prospective planned gift benefactor you would like to invite, please contact Laura Walker.

Badin Guild Mass of Thanksgiving
Please plan to join us on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 4 PM ET, for the Badin Guild Mass of Thanksgiving at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. will be the celebrant.
As this Mass will be live streamed and recorded, your presence, as we join in prayer for our Badin Guild members and their intentions, will be a powerful message to these benefactors.

A link to the live stream will also be available on the day of the event and a recording will be made available to Badin Guild members.

If you have any questions regarding any of these events, please contact Laura Walker.

Gift and Data Management will be closed this Friday, January 13 in recognition of our team’s work during the year end. The general phone and email will be covered to help donors who need assistance.

Thank you,
Amy Schell

The Office of Gift Planning will be closed this Friday, January 13 in recognition of our team’s work during the year end.

Thank you,
TJ Pillari

Colleagues,

Please help us welcome Laura Waltz, our new senior office coordinator on the Internal Engagement team. Laura’s first day is Wednesday, January 11.

Laura comes to us from Lippert Components Inc., where she worked as an Administrative Associate for the past 5 years. During her career, Laura has also held roles with Metropolitan Title Company Inc., Kruggel, Lawton & Co., LLC, and Integrity Title Agency. We’re so excited for Laura to bring her administrative and operational expertise to the ESC front desk.

Laura was born in New Castle, Indiana. She has been married to her high school sweetheart Mark for 41 years. In her free time, Laura enjoys crafting bead jewelry, going to the beach, and spending time with her family, including her daughter Liv, son-in-law Jacob, and 15-month-old grandson Arlo.

When you see Laura around the halls at ESC, please stop by and say hello.

Welcome to the team, Laura!

With gratitude,
Grace

Colleagues,

I am delighted to announce the promotion of Caitlin Olivier as our new director for donor relations strategies, taking on the important role that Mary Fisher vacated last year. Caitlin has served on the Stewardship & Donor Relations team the last 4 ½ years, focusing on donor recognition, and I am thrilled to have an opportunity to promote from within.

Caitlin has been influential in pushing forward efficiencies, creativity, and technology in recent recognition projects. She was instrumental in the implementation of the digital donor display in the Hesburgh Library in 2020, has digitalized our ongoing capital reports, and has demonstrated incredible creativity when sourcing donor gifts in association with dedications. This demonstrated leadership in excellence will serve her well as she takes on this new challenge in donor relations strategies. With Emma Capannari, Caitlin will serve as the stewardship partner to all fundraisers, strategizing next steps in association with upcoming asks and stewardship plans. We look forward to communicating soon about updated guidelines for individualized stewardship touches and with fundraiser assignments.

Caitlin’s past experience includes serving as a CRM business analyst at Indiana University and enrollment work at Drexel University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and anticipates becoming a “domer” this summer when she will earn her Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration degree from Notre Dame.

Please join me in congratulating Caitlin and also please help us find a new program director for donor recognition. Caitlin’s vacated position reports directly to Jessica Reasons. Please contact Jessica with interest and/or questions.

Grateful,
Katherine Lane
Sr. Director, Stewardship & Donor Relations

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in January! We hope you have a great day and a wonderful new year!

1/3 – Andrea Swanagan
1/3 – Eileen Gieselman
1/5 – Nancy Cole
1/6 – Dylan Reed
1/7 – Drew Buscareno
1/9 – Kate Brown
1/11 – Colleen Bailey-Knapke
1/11 – Stu Fortener
1/12 – James Riley
1/13 – Laura Walker
1/17 – Anne Overly
1/17 – Matthew Frazier
1/19 – Jeff Fersch
1/21 – Matthew McVeigh
1/23 – Nadia Erickson
1/24 – Melissa Lechlitner
1/24 – Suzanne DeGuilio
1/25 – Kelly Courington
1/25 – Lou Nanni
1/26 – Cristian Baguer
1/26 – Joanne Norell
1/30 – Geoff Stookey
1/31 – Bryan Reaume

With the upcoming holiday break, the Building Services team has asked that we share the following information:

Please make sure that any cubicle/desk trash receptacles have been emptied in the communal trash before you leave for the holiday break. On Thursday, 12/21/22, the evening and overnight crew will be emptying the communal/common area trash receptacles only. Communal/Common area trash receptacles can be located in kitchens, breakrooms, and any area that is an open staff area. Doing this will help ensure that over the holiday break there will not be trash left in an open area.

The regular cleaning schedule will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

If you have any questions about this in regard to University Relations, please contact Lana Taylor.

Happy Holidays!

Colleagues,

With winter coming, we have been working with Kite Properties to adjust parking for the ESC Smart Cars. We wanted to provide the details about parking for the cars this winter:

• Parking for SMART Cars #12 & #14 has been moved to the south end of the parking area below the building against the brick wall directly behind 5 Guys. This parking will be in effect through March 2023. The parking signs for these cars have been switched so the #12 & #14 signage is now on the winter parking locations and the cars have been moved to the appropriate spaces.
• The normal parking spots used by cars #12 & #14 now have signage with “Restricted – No Parking”. These spots will be used by both Kite Properties through March 2023. If one of these spots (or both) is open, do not assume it is available for use. Please note, the signage includes verbiage that cars may be towed at the owner’s expense.
• Parking for SMART Car #9 will remain as is for now. We will reevaluate as winter weather approaches.
• If you need to pick up or drop off, use the circle drive adjacent to the lobby doors. The use of flashers in this loading/unloading zone is encouraged.

If you have any questions, please contact Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu)

Colleagues,

New CRT Brochures and Endowment Charts are printed and housed in the storytelling wall. Remaining planned giving brochures are coming soon.

-Amber Cerveny

Colleagues,

As a reminder, please utilize the Gift Intake Form to provide our team with all pertinent details regarding incoming gifts.

Thank you,
Gift Management

Colleagues,

OIT’s networking engineering group will be replacing the existing UPS (uninterrupted power supply) in the wiring closet at Eddy Street on the morning of Wednesday, 12/14/2022. The network will be back up and operational by 7 am. No action is required on your part; this is informational only. If you have any network connection issues on Wednesday morning, please submit a ServiceNow ticket via this link.

-Development Help Desk

Kite Properties has notified us of some construction and a move-out that will be happening on the 2nd floor of the building this week. These activities may have some increased noise and elevator usage.

• There will be new office tenant construction on the 2nd floor from December 12th – February 10th. Please note:
  • There may be some noise during this time.
  • There may be additional elevator use by the construction team. We have asked the construction team that materials not be brought in during high-use times on the elevator 8AM – 9AM; 12PM – 1PM; and 4PM – 5PM).
• There will be an office tenant move-out scheduled for December 14th, 2022.
  • There may be additional elevator use by the moving team.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Lana Taylor.

Included in your planning for the upcoming holiday break, please ensure that your department’s requests for pre-break payments are forwarded timely for processing. During this high volume time, we ask that all requests for vendor payments, employee reimbursements, etc. be forwarded as soon as possible.

We will make every effort to generate pre-break payments for all requests received on or before the end of day on Monday, December 19. Requests for payment received after that time may not be processed until after break as our efforts will be focused on those received by the deadline. Please allow additional time for us to process requests for new or international payees due to potential tax or other compliance issues that may arise.

Also, please consider using your Procurement Card for eligible, small dollar transactions.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your requests during this time, please contact us. If you have an emergency payment situation that may arise during the break, please notify us at acctpay@nd.edu which will be monitored.

From all of us in Accounts Payable, Happy Holidays!

Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager

Colleagues,

Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Matt LaFlash to BI Data Engineer Specialist effective December 1, 2022! He will continue to report to Wayne Harpenau on the Data & Strategic Analytics team. In his new role, he will have increased responsibilities in building complex data sources and data governance to ensure uniform and consumable data definitions and reporting in the Data Mart and use throughout the department. Matt will continue his work configuring and supporting Business Objects and Tableau applications helping to drive innovations and insights through data and dashboards for many areas in University Relations.

Matt joined University Relations in 2018 and has contributed to many projects in his tenure here including being a major contributor to many dashboards, including the Fundraiser Dashboard, Advisory Council Dashboard, and the For Good Dashboard, as well as many ad-hoc and standardized reports.

Congratulations, Matt!

A quick note for Eddy Street Tenants: Kite will be shutting off the water to our building today (11/30/22) between 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm to repair a water leak in one of the offices on the 1st floor. If you will be in the office during this time, restrooms and sinks will be unavailable for use.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me.

Thanks!
Lana Taylor

Please join me in congratulating Leah Corachea on her recent engagement with Scott Lanier! We wish them a happy and loving future together.

Best,
Shelby

Catch my family and I on tonight’s episode of Little People, Big World. We were given an incredible opportunity to get our kids together, to talk growing up and raising kids with disabilities.
TLC, or Discovery+, 9PM #DEIU

-Jessica Witous

I am delighted to share that, in recognition of her extraordinary work, Colleen Cross Quinn has been promoted to Foundation Relations Director on Team CFR!

Colleen started with Foundation Relations as a graduate fellow, transitioning to our postdoc, then Assistant Director, and most recently, Associate Director. It has been a great privilege to watch her develop into a remarkable teammate and fundraiser, whose unceasing curiosity and drive have made us all better at what we do. She is on track to surpass her FY23 production goal before the end of the calendar year, but I don’t doubt that she will continue to push forward for the benefit of the University.

Please join me in congratulating Colleen for this well-deserved promotion!

Best,
Amanda Retartha
Senior Director, Foundation Relations

Please join me in extending sincere condolences to Meghan Walsh, our Prospect Management Consultant for the Southern region. Her father, Daniel Roche O’Connor, Jr., passed away in Salisbury, MD this Saturday at the age of 88. Daniel was a Navy veteran who gave over 30 years of service to his country in various government roles. A Notre Dame alum from the class of 1959, Daniel was blessed to spend the last day of his life with his children cheering the Irish to victory.

More information about Daniel’s life and funeral arrangements can be found here: https://www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/daniel-roche-oconnor-jr?lud=F0CE2E8DC804069E49BE0F2B395F3397

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

-Jonathan Retartha

Wendy Sigala-Rubio welcomed her beautiful daughter, Aliah, into the world on November 9th at 11:40pm weighing 7 pounds. Both mom and baby are doing well!

Dear Colleagues,

Please join us in congratulating Maureen Daday on her recent promotion to Assistant Program Director (APD) on the DC Team of Regional Development. Maureen has been an integral partner in Gift Planning since 2019 after she graduated with a MS in Management from Notre Dame. She’s a proud alumna of Saint Mary’s College with a BA in Music.

Maureen has worked in tandem with Chris DeTrempe, Jessica Brice, and Sarah Wodrich. At the beginning of the pandemic, she successfully took over management of the Life Insurance Program, stewarding ~50 donors and providing research to advance the program. She also helped RaeLee Rea bring the estate program into the digital era. Besides her work duties, as a dedicated contributor to UR culture, Maureen is best known for captaining the Benchwarmers softball team and her work on the DEIU GEE committee.

In her new role, Maureen will continue her current responsibilities while taking on new project-based work and mentoring partnerships. This will include strategizing with the Gift Planning team, training people inside and outside of Gift Planning, and continuous improvement processes.

Congratulations on the well-earned promotion, Maureen!

-Jen Koebel and Lori Tinkey

Dear Colleagues,

I write to announce that Curtis Claypool will be transitioning from his role as a Regional Director on the New York Metro team effective December 31. During this transition, Curtis will report to Brian Diss and work closely with the Advancement Services team to benchmark and adopt best practices for Regional Director hiring, on-boarding, and training.

Since joining the New York Metro team in June 2019, Curtis has created and deepened important relationships on behalf of the University and raised critical funds for Notre Dame students. Needless to say, he will be missed by his teammates and donors.

Please join me in thanking Curtis for his numerous contributions to our team and wishing him well in his next endeavor.

All the best,
Ryan

Thank you to all who attended the Stewardship & Donor Relations team’s Endowment Report Education Session with Special Guest Trent Grocock on Nov. 2nd. Please find HERE a link to the slide deck from the session as well as a full recording. Please reach out to Cristi Ganyard at cganyard@nd.edu with any questions or feedback.

We are so happy to announce the promotion of Laura Walker! Members of the Badin Guild have been the lucky recipients of Laura’s stewardship, newsletters, cards, warmth, and prayers since 2014.

Laura has been a dedicated, flexible, and steady member of the development team in her eight years of service. She spent her first seven years as part of the Annual Fund team and moved to Stewardship & Donor Relations just over a year ago so that her role could fully focus on and expand the stewardship programs and efforts for Badin Guild members.

Today, we show the University’s appreciation by announcing her promotion to Program Director, Badin Guild Stewardship. Recently of note, Laura has created new stewardship programs for our benefactors with $10 million+ estate gifts and also widows and widowers. Whether making her monthly visit to the Grotto to pray for deceased members of the Notre Dame Family, planning innovative and meaningful events, deepening relationships with members of the Badin Guild, or selecting just the right photo from the Archives to share with her population, Laura conducts her work with excellence, integrity, and great care. Thank you, Laura, and congratulations!

-Sara Kassen

The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Annual Giving Program Assistant Director, Dezha Moore! In this episode, recorded in the St. Joe Coffee Company in the newly renovated St. Joseph Country Public Library in downtown South Bend, we talk with Dezha about and her journey to Annual Giving, what keeps her motivated in her work, and what it was like to record her new album. Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.

You can find the photos from this year’s UR Spooktacular at the link below:

https://photos.nd.edu/gallery/CP-10-27-22-University-Relations-Spooktacular/G0000uaQiB5uq89U

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The Gift and Data Management team will be out of the office on Wednesday afternoon for a service and team building activity. The general phone and email will be covered by Mary Bueno and we’ll respond to outstanding issues on Thursday.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in November! We’re so thankful to have you on our team!

11/1 – Sean Cuneo
11/2 – Ling Sun
11/3 – Paul Hernandez
11/4 – Tom Molnar
11/7 – Beth Pritchard
11/7 – Michael Sullivan
11/8 – Laura Ruiz
11/8 – Michelle Joyce
11/9 – Guadalupe Gomez
11/10 – Ernestine Gardner
11/10 – Jennifer Witucki
11/11 – Sarah Forner
11/12 – RaeLee Rea
11/13 – Sean Sharpe
11/14 – Shannon Forry
11/15 – Mitchell Dansky
11/17 – Sara Liebscher
11/20 – Alaine Roberts
11/20 – Sara Kassen
11/23 – Debra de St. Jean
11/23 – Jennifer Odell
11/24 – Susan Morse
11/27 – Vahid Sadrzadeh
11/30 – Angel Hess
11/30 – Ken Camm

Good Afternoon,

The room numbers on the 11th floor Grace Conference rooms have been updated in Google calendar. The room to the right as you exit the elevators previously listed as1101, will now show up as 1100. The conference room on 11 north which was previously numbered 1100 will show up as 1160.

If you have future/recurring meetings scheduled in either of these rooms, you don’t need to do anything, the room numbering was automatically updated in Google Calendar.

Signage has been added to 1100 and 1160 with the new numbering.

Thank you!

The JHC MVP (Most Valuable Pairings) program is under way for the 22/23 academic year. Here is the list of the benefactors participating this year: JHC | MVP. Please click here to view the email invite. We have space for a few more mentors, if you have a JHC member not listed, feel free to reach out to them! If you have any questions, connect with Shannon Longo, slongo1@nd.edu.

Dear Colleagues,

On Friday, November 4, 2022, the Badin Guild will host our Clemson Reception from 4-6 PM at Downes Club in Corbett Hall. We are pleased to announce that Dr. Maria McKenna ’97, the Faculty Director of the Transformational Leaders Program and the AnBryce Scholars Initiatives, will be our special guest speaker for this event.

Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who are registered for this event.

If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.

Dear Colleagues,

The third fall renewal mailing (renew #3) dropped in mailboxes starting Thursday, October 20 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 22,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

The World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day on October 10th every year.

The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. Our world is reeling under the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, wars, displacement, and the climate emergency, all of which have consequences for the well-being of world citizens. There is however some good news.
There is increasing evidence that the prevention of mental ill health is possible by using both general and targeted evidence-based interventions.

This World Mental Health Day, help end the stigma around asking for help through the following:

Talk Openly About Mental Health

Don’t Harbor Self-Stigma

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in October! We hope you have a scary good year!

10/3 – Brandon Tabor
10/4 – David Chaudoir
10/4 – Ellen Kirol
10/5 – Sheri Egendoerfer
10/6 – Kimberly Bakle
10/7 – Kevin Frost
10/8 – Maureen Dunkley
10/10 – Denise Moulds
10/10 – T.J. Pillari
10/11 – Ashley Gerard
10/11 – Tom Scrace
10/12 – Chris De Trempe
10/12 – Katie Eckrich
10/13 – Julie Seniff
10/13 – Mary Fisher
10/14 – Dezha Moore
10/15 – Jim Gosz
10/16 – Angeline Johnson
10/17 – Javonte Lipsey
10/17 – Katherine Cinninger
10/19 – Allison Slabaugh
10/20 – Brad Goff
10/21 – Dawn Smith
10/21 – Darius Walker
10/24 – Andrew Yocum
10/24 – Heather Sadrzadeh
10/25 – Helen Rajkumar
10/27 – Leah Corachea
10/27 – Mary Jane Añón
10/28 – Anne Wieber
10/28 – Tommy Chase
10/30 – George Duke
10/30 – Kasey O’Connor
10/31 – Iliana Contreras
10/31 – Jason Scarlett
10/31 – Kaitlyn Winkle

Please find the Shamrock Series event itinerary here.

Please contact Ashley Bennett at abennet4@nd.edu with any questions.

The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Learning & Organizational Development Associate, Mary Flynt! In this episode we discuss balancing work and being a first time mom, the critical steps in properly onboarding new colleagues, and a powerful crescendo in a popular Mumford & Sons songs.  All this and more in the Grace of Giving! Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.

Grace Hall Friends,

Facilities and Design Operations (FDO) asked that we share the following information:

The following lots will need to be cleared by Friday night the 23rd in order to do repair work in these lots. Work will be done on Saturday, September 24, 2022. This work will take 4-8 hours overall to complete. Once each lot is done the cones will be moved and the lots reopened

The areas that will be closed are:

1. Transportation lot
2. Stepan “A” lot
3. East Gate lot (behind Grace Hall)
4. Grace Hall circle (Actual Grace Hall lot will not be closed)
5. NDPD Lot.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Lana

Team,

We have been asked by Kite Properties to send a reminder about parking under the Eddy Street office building, specifically along the westside across from the former Kilwin’s location. These spots are 45-minute parking only. Beginning tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 23, 2022) vehicles parked in this location exceeding 45-minutes will be towed.

Parking is available in the garage for Eddy Street tenets or any one working out of the Eddy Street office (hot desking, attending meetings, etc). If you are assigned to the Eddy Street office, garage access has been granted to you. If you do have garage access, please let me know.

For any one assigned to the Main Building, Grace Hall or Joyce Center offices, parking can be validated at the front desk.

If you have any questions, please contact me, Grace Prosniewski, or Lana Taylor.

Thank you.
Dawn

Team,

We are excited to announce that Mary Bueno will take on the role of Development Associate beginning Monday, September 26. In this role, reporting to Brian Diss, Mary will provide administrative support for all areas of Advancement Services. Mary will also coordinate the scheduling of interviews for Advancement Services positions, manage facility needs within Grace Hall, coordinate student hiring, and support Gift Management functions (ie customer service, gift preparation, etc.) during peak times and as needed.

Mary has been a valuable member of the Annual Giving team for the past 9 years. Her compassionate care for the team, commitment to our donors, and warm smile will be missed by Annual Giving, but we are so excited that she will be continuing to do great things for Development in this new role!

Annual Giving will be posting for Mary’s replacement in the coming days. If you have any interest of referrals for the role, please contact Brandon Tabor.

Please join us in congratulating Mary on this new role.

Thank you,

Brian Diss and Brandon Tabor

Please note that the special Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 2nd at 2:00pm EST. The Blessing will take place in front of the newly placed St. Francis of Assisi Statue at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The statue is located by the Mausolea at Cedar Grove. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. Parking is available at the Cemetery or the Hammes Bookstore.

Dear Colleagues,

On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Badin Guild will host our Cal Tailgate from Noon-2 PM on Debartolo Quad between the Hesburgh Center and the Mendoza College of Business. This event will feature complimentary tailgate food and beverages along with gameday festivities.

Please see the list of registered attendees for detail on benefactors who will be attending this event. The first tab provides details for the main party registrant, please see the second tab for all entities in each party, as provided by the benefactor at registration.

If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.

The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Director of Prospect Development and Strategy, Jonathan Retartha! In this episode we are situated next to Holy Cross lake on a beautiful summer day, and enjoy conversation about fatherhood, his special relationship with twin brother and Domer, Ryan, and the pièce de résistance to any barbeque. Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.

Colleagues,

Please note that the swipe pad outside of 1000 Grace conference room has been activated and the door will be locked for added security.

All of UR still has access to this room, you will just need to swipe your ID to enter.

Please reach out to Nancy Cole with any questions.

Dear Colleagues,

The second fall renewal mailing (renew #2) is dropping in mailboxes starting Friday, September 9th to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 23,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Dear Colleagues,

On Saturday, September 17, 2022, the Badin Guild will host our CA Tailgate from Noon-2 PM on Debartolo Quad North, east of the Law School. This event will feature complimentary tailgate food and beverages along with gameday festivities.

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

If you have questions regarding this event or have Badin Guild members you would like added to the waitlist, please contact Laura Walker.

All,

As we gear up for football season and calendar year-end, I want to share two updates from Advancement Services:

Lana Taylor, who has been a pivotal member of the Advancement Services and Development teams for 3.5 years, will join the Internal Engagement team effective September 12. In this new role, she will continue her high-level coordination of division-wide events (ie UR Summit, Blueprints, Shindigs, Immersion Day, Christmas party, etc.), manage the contract process for Advancement Services departments, and support the Learning and Organizational talent team with coordinating and logistics for onboarding and professional development events and meetings. I am thrilled to have Lana continue her meaningful service to our team in this new role, reporting to James Riley and a dotted line to me on division-wide events.

We will soon be posting a new role for a Development Associate, reporting to me. In addition to providing administrative support for me and the Senior Directors on the Advancement Services team, this associate will assist with scheduling interviews and hiring for Advancement Services positions, manage facility and space needs for Grace Hall, and support the Gift Management team in ongoing and peak times with donor communications, gift preparation, etc. This role will be posted internal only this week. Please contact me or Adria Logan if you have an interest!

Best,
Brian

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in September! We hope your year is filled with fun and football!

9/2 – Sharon Rankert
9/3 – Tim Kenney
9/3 – Tory Grimes
9/5 – Lynn Hubert
9/5 – Patty Herrity
9/6 – Mary Bueno
9/9 – Matt Gelchion
9/10 – Anita Jones
9/10 – Dan Allen
9/10 – Rachel Myers
9/11 – Anna McKeever
9/11 – Jordan Eash
9/12 – Natalie Sargent
9/12 – Samantha Checkley
9/13 – Michael McLaughlin
9/14 – Nick Sorg
9/15 – Bruce Danielson
9/15 – Carolyn Hardman
9/15 – Cathy Windeatt
9/15 – Ray Herring
9/16 – Sarah Nugent
9/16 – Tori Hommel
9/18 – Meghan Walsh
9/19 – Chris Murphy
9/19 – Jay Rizzi
9/19 – Bob Morton
9/20 – Jessica Brice
9/20 – Nadia Casas
9/20 – Wayne Harpenau
9/26 – Bridget Gilman
9/26 – Dody Blue
9/26 – Emma Capannari
9/26 – Eileen Murdock
9/26 – Sydney Kuhn
9/26 – Teri Vitale
9/27 – Amelia Thompson
9/28 – Georgianna Shoemaker
9/28 – Landon Weldy
9/30 – Bill Doyle

Hi, everyone.

As the campus transitions to the upgraded parking lot card readers, accessing the parking lots across campus will be adjusted. With the new access readers, you will be able to use either your Irish1Card or one of the new enhanced parking tags to access lots for which you are authorized.

While parking hangtags are valid through August of 2023, you can go to Parking Services in Hammes Mowbray Hall to get an Enhanced Hang Tag (EHT) parking permit.

Please note:

• Parking lot designations will not change – the lots (Grace, Joyce, Wilson, etc) have the same designation (“B”).
• The new card readers will establish parking lot access based on whether people are authorized to use a specific lot (ex. “B” tags can access “B” lots, etc).
• You can find out more about Faculty/Staff parking on campus here.

Of special note for Development staff at Eddy Street, access to the IU Med School lot is no longer available. The upgraded readers are being installed in this lot shortly and once completed, the only group with authorized access to this lot will be staff working in the IU Med School or in Harper Hall.

If you have been parking in the IU Med School lot (on the corner of Napoleon St. and Notre Dame Ave), you will now be required to park in the Eddy Street garage. If you are a tenant of the Eddy Street Office you should have parking garage access. If you do not have access to the parking garage, please contact me so we can get that taken care of for you.  A quick reminder that in the Eddy Street garage, Development staff must park above the “bump” 1st-floor ramp.

Thanks!
Lana Taylor

The newest episode of “The Grace of Giving” podcast is out featuring Senior Director of Marketing & Communications for the Notre Dame Alumni Association, Digger O’Brien! We talk about family, football, and outdated social media apps. This is our first episode filmed on location at Java Cafe in downtown South Bend. Listen now! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and fill out this form to appear as a guest.

This is your last chance to be part of UR history and submit your recipe by 8/26. While we would prefer to hear a story about your recipe, if you do not have a story to share that is okay! Please share your recipe anyway. Recipes are due by Friday, August 26th, and can be submitted by clicking here. If you do not have time to submit, please reach out to Maureen Daday, Abbey Johnson, or Kristin Schoenfeld.

This past Thursday, the members of the Annual Giving Team selected Brandon Tabor as the next Senior Director of Annual Giving here at the University of Notre Dame — after hearing presentations from our three finalists.

Brandon earned this selection from his “body of work” over the past four years with the Annual Giving and his previous five with the Storytelling Team. Ever curious, Brandon has never been afraid to take on any challenge — the newer the better — and he has always performed at a high level. His passion for Notre Dame, his team and our work, we believe will lead to continuing the success of this high performing team.

Please be sure to stop by and congratulate Brandon on this promotion.

-Jim Small

In preparation for the upcoming changes to the travelND/Concur system on September 6, Procurement Services is offering several training demo sessions. The Zoom training demo sessions are open to all. The dates are listed below, you can simply click on the link next to the date to mark your calendar. The schedule is also listed on our website with the Zoom link. If you are not able to attend a training demo session, you can learn at your own pace by reviewing the training guides and videos.

August 16th – 2:00 – 3:30 Add to Google calendar

August 17th – 10:30 – 12:00 Add to Google calendar

August 22nd – 10:00 – 11:30 Add to Google calendar

August 24th – 2:00 – 3:30 Add to Google calendar

August 25th – 3:00 – 4:30 Add to Google calendar

In the training demo sessions, they will introduce you to the new travelND/Concur user experience. The demos will include the following:

• Home page look and navigation
• Manage Expense page navigation
• Expense report navigation and creation
• Itemizations
• Allocations
• Adding Attendees
• Reviewing and submitting an expense report

Dear Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce that Tracey Mulherin ’02 joined the Data and Strategic Analytics Team in Development on July 23. As a Business Intelligent Professional, Tracey will be supporting Annual Giving reporting needs by working with Business Objects and Tableau.

Tracey is coming from the Notre Dame IDEA Center where she was Program Manager in the ESTEEM Graduate Program. Tracey graduated from Notre Dame in 2002 with a B.A Management Information Systems degree. She resides in South Bend.

Please join me in welcoming Tracey to the Development Department!

Wayne Harpenau
Director, Data and Strategic Analytics

Dear Colleagues,

I am excited to announce that Joe Geglio ’07 will join the Data and Strategic Analytics team on August 15th. Joe will be working on the Data and Strategic Analytics team as a Business Intelligent Professional and will be creating Tableau and Business Object reports for the various Development Department.

Joe joins us from Indiana University where he worked as a Tableau Data Analyst in the Institutional Research Department. Prior to Indiana University, Joe worked at East Carolina University in various roles. Joe received his B.A. American Studies from the University of Notre Dame in 2007, Masters of Public Administration from College of Charleston in 2012 and Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from East Carolina University in 2017. Joe resides in Bloomington, IN.

Please join me in welcoming Joe back to Notre Dame!

Wayne Harpenau
Director, Data and Strategic Analytics

Dear Colleagues,

I am excited to announce that Davida Kozlowski joined the Gift and Data Management Team on August 1. Davida will be the Gift Agreement Coordinator. Davida will primarily serve as the point person for and manage the pipeline of gift agreements in DocuSign. Davida will have several other responsibilities within the team including fund research, performing due diligence, and providing customer service to our constituents during peak times.

Davida joins us permanently after serving as one of the exceptional seasonal employees. Davida has both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Davida and her husband Ted reside in Three Oaks, MI. They have three children Emmett (25), Maureen (22), and Cailin (20).

Please join me in welcoming Davida.

Alyssa Strbjak
Program Director, Gift Management Communications

Dear Colleagues,

On Tuesday, August 9, the Gift and Data Management Team will be out of office participating in an off-site teaming and planning day. There will not be gifts processed on this day. We will post an out of office message on our general phone and email address that messages will be returned on Wednesday.

Thank you,
Amy Schell

Please note that the Basilica posters mentioned in today’s souNDoff have now all been claimed. Thank you.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in August! Enjoy time off with your family and friends!

8/2 – Adria Logan
8/2 – Colleen Cross
8/4 – Jim Small
8/10 – Tara Gilchrist
8/12 – Amber Cerveny
8/12 – Katie Edel
8/12 – Melissa Medina
8/13 – Jami Radcliff
8/13 – Sean Carroll
8/14 – Lauren Dolzan
8/16 – Brian Benedict
8/18 – Tim Kelly
8/19 – Brent Henningfeld
8/19 – Casey Buck
8/19 – Julia Sama
8/20 – Marty Harshman
8/22 – Jennifer Milliron
8/23 – Amanda Retartha
8/23 – Shaheen Goldrick
8/25 – Killian Vidourek
8/27 – George West
8/28 – James Hill
8/30 – Abbey Johnson
8/30 – Molly Lenaburg
8/30 – Michelle Varda

Baby Nugent is here!! Sarah and Kevin welcomed Patrick Raymond Nugent on Thursday, July 21st. Patrick entered the world at 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and 20 inches (sounds like he’ll be tall like his dad)! Baby and mom are doing great. Welcome baby Patrick!! Congratulations Sarah and Kevin!!

-Tashana Kenny

In an effort to maintain a healthy and more efficient campus, the University of Notre Dame will transition to a cashless retail environment beginning Aug. 1. The change includes transactions at Notre Dame food service locations, dining halls, concession stands and St. Michael’s Laundry, as well as dining services at Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College where the University manages operations.

For individuals who do not have a credit or debit card, kiosks have been installed in Duncan and LaFortune Student Centers where cash can be transferred to a Visa gift card to complete transactions on campus. The gift cards can be used anywhere Visa is accepted on or off campus at no additional charge.

Cash will still be accepted at the following locations: the Morris Inn, Rohr’s, the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstores, the Notre Dame Wellness Center, the U.S. Post Office, vending machines and privately operated businesses in LaFortune such as FedEx, the hair salon, barber shop, floral shop and 1st Source Bank. Cash donations will still be accepted at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and the Grotto, along with fundraising/donation events and residence halls food sales.

Faculty, staff and students can continue to add funds to Irish1Cards for use in the dining halls.

The change to a cashless environment will also affect the number of automatic teller machines (ATMs) on campus. ATMs will continue to be available in the two student centers.

For more information, please click here.

The Stewardship & Donor Relations team was delighted to welcome Nadia Casas as Program Director of Donor Recognition on July 18th. In this role, Nadia will serve as one of the project management leads on annual recognition donor events and unique celebrations for donors. She will also be responsible for the creation of both public and private donor recognition and the execution of a variety of individualized stewardship pieces.

Nadia is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University and holds a certificate from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business Summer Institute for General Management. She has spent the last seven years working as an Academic Program Administrator in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Graduate Program.

This role will allow Nadia to utilize her creative strengths, gift of organization, and passion for others to serve those in our Notre Dame family. Nadia lives in South Bend with her husband and daughter. Please join us in welcoming Nadia.

-Jessica Reasons

Dear Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce that Alyssa Strbjak joined the Gift and Data Management Team on July 18. Alyssa will be the Program Director for Gift Management Communications. Alyssa will oversee the acknowledgment process, pledge update letters, gift preparation, and gift management communications to internal and external partners.

Alyssa joins us from Andrean High School as the Manager of Annual Giving. Prior to Andrean, Alyssa worked at Purdue University Northwest, Lewis University, and Saint Xavier University – all in various annual giving and alumni engagement positions.

Alyssa has her bachelor’s degree from Lewis University and her master’s degree from Purdue. Alyssa and her husband Jeff along with their three children Dominic (4), Braxton (4), and Sutton (2) reside in Crown Point.

Please join me in welcoming Alyssa.

-Amy Schell

Friends,

Please join me in prayer for the repose of the soul of John Thomas Brice, the father-in-law of Jessica Brice and father of John Brice, and for the entire Brice family as they grieve his loss.

Jessica shared that her father-in-law passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, with his wife and one of his daughter’s at his bedside, after a nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jessica’s husband John composed a beautiful obituary for his father, which is linked here and which I encourage you to read as you lift up the Brice family in prayer.

-TJ

UR Team,

Please note that Monday, July 18, will be Kristin Trosper’s last day on the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team. Kristin will be taking her experience and skills to the International Rescue Committee as the strategist for their monthly giving program.

Kristin has been a part of UR for a total of 9 years, beginning in Regional Development, and has been an integral part of the Annual Giving team the past 4 years. We’re thankful for all her hard work across our departments and her diligence in serving our donors over the years. Her deep historical knowledge of all things ND fundraising will be missed.

If you were working with Kristin directly on any projects, please contact me for a plan of transition. A replacement role will be posted on jobs.nd.edu in the coming weeks. We will release further information regarding this vacancy as it becomes available.

Please join us in wishing Kristin all the best in her next venture!

-Lauren Dolzan

University Relations Family,

It is a bittersweet time for the Central Region. We are sad to see Tara Reilly leave her role as a Regional Director. Her last day with UR will be Friday, July 29th.

Tara has been and continues to be a dear friend to us all. Tara’s extraordinary talent for understanding what is important to other people and affirming who they are, will be sorely missed by her teammates and benefactors alike. We will also miss the energy she infuses into the team and her extraordinary example of how to lead a life of love, faith, and fun.

All of this said, we could not be more happy for Tara as she will continue to serve the mission of Our Lady’s University as the Director of Candidate Development and External Relations for the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI). For those of you who know Tara, it only seems fitting that she will be working for an area of Notre Dame with the word “Inspired” in its title and her energy and authenticity will empower her to do well in this new role.

Thank you, Tara, for your friendship, prayers, and kindness over the years. We look forward to seeing you around campus and wish you all of God’s blessings as you make the transition.

-Jason Scarlett and the Central Region Team

Dear Colleagues,

Sara Munoz’s last day with the gift management team will be July 15. Sara and her family moved to North Carolina this spring to be closer to family and to see more sunshine!

Sara has taken a position at a tech start-up, Levitate, as a Sales Development Representative for small/medium size businesses.

Sara has been with our team for more than four years. During that time Sara has evolved several of our processes, hired and trained students and seasonal team members, served hundreds of donors, and prepped thousands of gifts. We are so grateful for Sara’s time with our team. Sara’s contributions to the team will be missed!

Congratulations Sara!

-Amy Schell

Beginning today, (July 6th), the policy and process for reserving the Family and Sorin Rooms is changing. Based on feedback we have received, this change will focus on providing an improved manner of getting meetings set up and mitigating overlapping meetings. To reserve the Sorin and/or Family Room, contact Dawn Smith (dsmith34@nd,edu, 631-7164, or stopping by ESC front desk). If either room is available, Dawn will be able to reserve the room for you.

To reserve one of the rooms, the information that will be needed includes:

• Date & Time

• Meeting Length

• If a specific layout is required (for Family Room only)

Moving forward, meetings will be booked with set-up time prior to each meeting and clean-up time after meeting. The set-up and clean-up time that is set will be determined by the needs for each meeting or event. Any existing calendar reservations for the Sorin and/or Family Rooms will remain in place unless the meeting’s reservation time is adjusted. If an existing meeting reservation needs to be adjusted by either the date or time, the host/organizer will need to contact Dawn to inquire about the room availability.

As we partner with everyone to ensure that this process works for all, please note that there will be some items that each meeting host/organizer needs to handle. These include cleaning up any food or beverage, ensuring handouts are picked up, trash is thrown away, etc. An information sheet with more details can be found here. If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to reach out to Dawn, Grace, or Lana.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in July! We hope you have fun in the sun this summer!

7/3 – Katherine Lane
7/4 – Giovana Heeter
7/5 – Ashley Van Avermaete
7/8 – Brian Diss
7/8 – Brittany Jaso
7/10 – Christina Ryan
7/10 – Megan Hale
7/10 – Patrick Brennan
7/10 – Roz Palusci
7/11 – Lin Wang
7/14 – Anita Sareen
7/14 – Lori Tinkey
7/15 – Carleen Quinlan
7/16 – Gail Slevin
7/17 – Darrell Paulsen
7/17 – Patty Kokesh
7/18 – Kevin Vaughn
7/19 – Meghan Buysse
7/19 – Susan Lynch
7/20 – Jordan Wahlstrom
7/21 – Caleb Worm
7/23 – Chris Walsh
7/23 – Mike Brown
7/27 – Greg Williamson
7/29 – Ellen Aranowski
7/30 – Jill Calderone
7/31 – Mary Scott

Dear Colleagues,

Please join me in congratulating Colleen Bailey-Knapke in her promotion to Audit & Compliance Program Director on the Gift and Data Management Team. In this role, Colleen will report directly to me and will oversee the audit process – continuing to develop new audits and reconciliations for the team. Colleen has taken on the compliance responsibility which requires her to liaise directly with the Tax Director, the Controller’s office, and to be the expert for CASE guidelines, tax rules, and the Gift Management Guidelines.

Colleen has been a key member of the team for more than four years. During this time she has developed and executed our audit program, executing critical reconciliations between Development and the Controller’s office. Colleen’s expertise in understanding our data and her helpfulness have made her a go-to resource for the entire team.

Congratulations Colleen!!

Amy Schell
Sr. Director, Gift and Data Management

Dear Colleagues,

Please join me in congratulating Jessica Witous as Program Director, Advancement Records! Jess will be returning from leave on Tuesday, July 5, and will assume this leadership role on the Gift and Data Management Team. Jess will report directly to me and will oversee the daily operations of the Advancement Records team consisting of Julie Seniff and Melissa Medina. The Advancement Records team is responsible for gift processing and biographical data updates, including being the subject matter experts in matching gifts, grants processing, freshman parent data, employment data and other critical priorities.

Jessica has served on the Gift and Data Management Team for more than 5 years and prior to that was a regional development coordinator. Jess is also the Gift and Data Management co-lead for asceND.

Congratulations Jess!

-Amy Schell

Please join me in congratulating Mary Jane Añón on her promotion to Senior Director of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle Program. As Senior Director, Mary Jane will play a critical leadership role as we set our sights on the goal of raising $100M in unrestricted giving per year over the next three to five years. Mary Jane’s commitment to teamwork and collaboration, and her ability to deliver an unparalleled donor experience are tremendous gifts to our development team and Notre Dame.

I am also excited to announce that Jennifer Odell will assume the new position of Program Director for The Friends of Ted and Ned leadership annual giving program. In collaboration with the annual giving team and regional development, Jen will develop the vision, strategy and member experience to drive our growth at the $100,000 unrestricted giving level. Jen will continue to report to Mary Jane and serve as a member of the Cavanaugh Council and President’s Circle team.

Both of these promotions are effective July 1, 2022. Congratulations again to Mary Jane and Jen!

-Drew Buscareno

Patty Kokesh has decided to step down from her role as the Director of Data and Strategic Analytics effective July 1. She will remain on the team in an individual contributor role as a Strategic Analytics Specialist, supporting various analytics projects.

I am pleased to announce that Wayne Harpenau will be taking over the Director of Data and Strategic Analytics, reporting to me effective July 1. In this role, he will lead our talented and growing team who serve as critical partners to transform data to information and deliver reports and dashboards to allow for faster and improved decisions. Patty, Mayuri Changede, Matt LaFlash, Ling Sun, and Sheila McMahon will all report to Wayne.

Wayne joined Notre Dame in September 2021 and has been serving as a Systems Integrations Specialist working on the asceND project. Before joining Notre Dame, he was a Business Intelligence Professional at Western Michigan University in Institutional Research. Prior to his time at Western Michigan, he served as a Business Intelligence Manager and IT Applications Manager at Sony. Wayne received his Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University and earned a Masters Certificate in Business Intelligence from Villanova University. He brings a wealth of technical skills and knowledge in the data analytics space and we are excited to have him in this new role.

Please join me in congratulating Wayne on his promotion to Director of Data and Strategic Analytics!

-Carleen Quinlan

Please note that the Billy Joel tickets available earlier today have all been distributed. Thank you.

You should have received an email from OIT on 6/23/22 notifying all ND employees to run the Eduroam Utility by June 30 to maintain Campus wifi access. Your action is required and you must complete this in order to connect to the campus WiFi network. Please follow the instructions provided in the email from OIT. Please note that if you run the Eduroam utility from home, the configuration will succeed but you are not in range of Eduroam so just click “continue” (and not retry) if running from home.

Also, as a reminder, on June 6th, you received an email from OIT with the subject “You have been assigned Security Awareness Training”. This training is mandator and your action is required. You must complete this on-line training by July 28, 2022. It is crucial to keeping both your personal information and Notre Dame’s data safe. Please note that the annual renewal of the responsible use policy will be coming soon also. Look for an email on this in a couple of weeks.

If you require any assistance on these mandator updates, 24/7 self-service assistance is available including the virtual agent, go to: servicenow.nd.edu, or contact the OIT Help Desk during business hours at 574-631-8111 or oithelp@nd.edu.

Development Help Desk

Due to the high volume of payment requests typically received by Accounts Payable near fiscal year end, please allow for the time needed to process such requests. In keeping with the fiscal year end closing schedule available at http://controller.nd.edu, please plan to have all payment requests submitted to Accounts Payable by Tuesday, July 5th at 5PM in order to be processed in June business, if they relate to fiscal year 21/22 activity. Payments to international payees may involve additional tax considerations, and could require longer processing times. Please contact us if you have concerns regarding an international payment.

For payment requests submitted via the Financial Toolkit, or Expense Reports submitted via TravelND; they must be approved by your department and received in the Accounts Payable queue by Tuesday, July 5th at 5PM.

For vendor invoices related to buyND Purchase Orders, the invoice must be received by Accounts Payable with the related Receipt entered in the buyND system by Tuesday, July 5th at 5PM.

As always, use of the Procard for smaller dollar purchases is much appreciated!

If you have any questions or concerns about year end processing of your payment requests, please contact me.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation!

Ed Verhamme
Accounts Payable Manager

Please note that Friday, July 1st, will be Casey Miles’ last day on the Data & Strategic Analytics team where she supports the Annual Giving team. Casey will be taking on the challenging role of stay-at-home mom to her adorable baby boy, John Paul.

Casey has been an integral part of both the Annual Giving and Data & Strategic Analytics teams for the last three years. She is exceptionally mission-driven and has spent the last nine years of her life with Notre Dame – as an undergraduate student, an ACE fellow and, most recently, in her current role as a Data Analyst. We are so grateful for all she has done to improve processes, ensure accuracy in all communications, and help drive the team to make data-driven decisions. She is the definition of a team player and her positive attitude will be greatly missed.

If you are working with Casey on a project and are in need of assistance, please contact Patty Kokesh. Patty will fill in for Casey until a replacement is identified. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in this role, please reach out to Brian or Carleen. Please also note that Casey will be staying on after July 1st on a temporary basis to help with transition and documentation.

Please join us in wishing Casey all of the best in her next chapter in life!

-Brian Diss and Carleen Quinlan

Join us on Thursday, July 28th, for a great evening of family fun at Four Winds Field as the SB Cubs take on the Lake County Captains.

• The 1st Source Performance Center (Main level, Mezzanine level, and the Patio overlooking the field) is reserved for our group
• Food will be available on the main level, beverages on the main and patio level
• Batting cages will be available
• Playground and SplashPad available
• Reserved stadium seats or lawn seating available

Doors open at the 1st Source Performance Center at 6:00 pm and first pitch is at 7:05 pm. To register, please complete this form.

Additional information will be sent out as we get closer to the date. If you have any questions, please contact Lana Taylor, James Riley, Grace Prosniewski, or Dawn Smith.

Colleagues,

Given the success and continuation of the hybrid/flex work policies, the growth of the UR team, and the limitations of our current space configuration, it is important for our division to review and continue to reimagine how our office space is used.

In the long term, we expect to remodel ESC to include a variety of spaces – quiet library zones, social cafe spaces, conference and huddle rooms of various sizes, and phone booths – that will empower more colleagues to utilize our office space.

In the short term (the next 9-12 months) we are targeting changes with modest financial impact that will allow us to most effectively use our current space. Our goal is to ensure our spaces at Eddy and Grace are welcoming, collaborative, productive, and positive work environments for all.

With this vision in mind, Space Force, a volunteer committee of 15 colleagues representing different teams and working arrangements, has spent the past two months collaborating on short-term experimental policies to address demand for hoteling space and meeting rooms, especially as the team continues to grow. These policies include:

1. A specific space allocation policy for Grace and ESC:
   • If you are working remotely 3+ days a week, when you come into the office, you may utilize a hoteling/hot desk, as available.
   • If you are working in the office 3+ days a week, you are eligible for an assigned desk, as available.
   • If you manage 3+ people and are in the office 3+ days a week, you are eligible for an office space with a door, as available.
2. Individual offices for SRDs (assuming eligibility as described above), which will in turn open up meeting rooms for other teams
3. Reservable spaces
4. Designated “hot desk” spaces throughout the office (non-reservable, first-come, first-served)
5. Additional monitors and other technological resources throughout the office

The deadline for managers to implement these changes is July 1, 2022. Signage to identify hot desks, reservable spaces, and non-reservable spaces, is forthcoming. We will have post-it notes in the experimental areas for you to provide immediate feedback, and you can always provide anonymous feedback via the Leadership is Listening platform.

We realize that there are issues yet to solve, and we’re expecting to learn a lot. Our hope is that this first iteration of changes will help inform final policies and decisions for the larger overhaul of ESC to come. If you have any questions regarding your individual space situation, please direct them to your manager. Thank you for your collaboration, flexibility, and feedback!

-Space Force
Kathryn Valenti
Nancy Cole
Andrew Frye
Bridget Gilman
Lori Tinkey
Mary Flynt
Andrea Swanagan
Brian Diss
Grace Prosniewski
Jeff Faust
Jason Scarlett
Anne Overly
Amy Schell
Jesse Meyer
Jessica Reasons

Colleagues,

On behalf of the Central Region, I would like to welcome Mitch Dansky to the team. Mitch joins us from Notre Dame Athletics where he served as the Assistant Swimming Coach for the Fighting Irish.

Mitch wrote his master’s degree thesis on the need to endow Olympic sports and is passionate about creating opportunities for young people and is excited to do it through the Catholic mission of Notre Dame.

Mitch enjoys reading non-fiction books and real estate investing. Mitch is married to Mary Dansky, who is an elementary teacher in the Penn Harris Madison School District and has also been a swimming coach herself. Mitch and Mary have a newborn daughter named Skyler and a cat named Milo.

Welcome Mitch to the Central Region!

Thanks,
Jason

The Stewardship & Donor Relations team is currently partnering with the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research to conduct a University-wide review of the current state of stewardship toward better understanding, coordinating, and ultimately enhancing these activities for University benefactors as part of the next fundraising initiative.

Recognizing that members of the regional development team take varied and highly personalized approaches to stewarding benefactors in their respective portfolios, we are asking for your assistance with this effort! If you currently carry a portfolio of individual benefactor families or provide administrative support for those who do, we ask that you please assist us by completing the short six-question survey linked here by Friday, June 17.

Please note that other units within Development that engage in stewardship activities will be contacted by their respective stewardship liaisons to engage in similar discussions on the topic.

Thank you for your continued partnership, especially during this busy time. Any questions about this effort should be directed to Mary Fisher.

Congratulations to Tim Kelly and his family on the recent birth of their daughter, Maeve Thayer Kelly! Maeve was born on April 19th, 2022. Welcome to the Notre Dame family, Maeve!

Dear colleagues and graduate students,

Over the past several months, we have gradually resumed University-related international travel. Recognizing that travel is critical for academic and professional pursuits, we are committed to facilitating travel under safe conditions.

With the resumption of international travel, we are also updating important measures to ensure that we can respond quickly and effectively if conditions change abroad. When crises occur, knowing our travelers’ locations and contact information is essential.

As part of Notre Dame’s COVID-19 response, the University has required travel registration for all international trips taken by faculty, staff, and graduate students. (It has long been required for undergraduates.) The registration for faculty, staff, and graduate students will soon be incorporated into the University’s ongoing travel policy. In addition, proof of registration will be required for approval of the related expense report or for reimbursement by Notre Dame for all international travel.

Effective July 1, 2022, all faculty, staff, and graduate students traveling abroad on University business must register their travel in advance and attach their confirmation email to their Concur expense report. This process is similar to the requirement to attach an agenda when traveling for a conference. Expense reports will not be approved nor reimbursements made without travel being registered. This policy will take effect for international travel commencing after June 30, 2022.

The University no longer requires vice president or dean approval for international travel; however, individual units may choose to administer their own approval process. Please check with your business manager if you have questions regarding approval for international travel.

Read the full travel protocol here

Our priority will always be the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff. We appreciate your attention to this important requirement for international travel.

Sincerely,
Chris Maziar, Interim Provost
Shannon Cullinan, Executive Vice President

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in June! We wish you lots of Summer fun!

6/1 – Rebecca Lane
6/2 – Joseph Sheehan
6/3 – Cristi Ganyard
6/3 – Pier White
6/4 – Kelsey Forry
6/5 – Courtney Quinlan
6/8 – Dawn McGrath
6/8 – Megan Andedo
6/8 – Maureen Daday
6/8 – Matt LaFlash
6/8 – Sharon Keane
6/10 – Danielle Filgueira
6/11 – Bill Ribera
6/12 – Carolyn Lax
6/16 – Lauren Donahue
6/16 – Rich Reynolds
6/19 – William Mitchell
6/21 – Brigette Kinney
6/22 – Anastasia Envall-Latowski
6/28 – Monica May
6/29 – Mark Witucki
6/30 – Jessica Witous
6/30 – Sara Aycock

Please join me in welcoming our new Senior Director of Corporate Relations, Dr. Ken Camm. Ken’s most recent role was as Global Technical Account Director at Johnson Matthey, a global sustainable technologies company, where he worked for 14 years in the UK and the US.

Ken received his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Leeds in the UK, and subsequently carried out Postdoctoral research at the University of Ottawa in Canada. In addition to bringing knowledge of academia and years of experience with corporate engagement, Ken also brings to the role a commitment to the mission of the University.

Ken lives in Granger with his wife Heather and two children, Penelope and Edward. We are thrilled that Ken begins his role with the CFR team on June 1.

-Michelle

Dear Colleagues,

On Thursday, June 2, 2022, the Badin Guild will host a cocktail reception from 2-4 at the Wind Family Terrace at the Morris Inn PM for Badin Guild members and their guests.

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

If you have questions regarding this event, please contact Laura Walker.

On Sunday, May 22, a day after her birthday, our colleague, Isabel Dance, and her husband, Austin, welcomed their little girl, Lillie Kathleen! Lillie entered the world at 6 pounds, 7 ounces and 18 1/2 inches. Both Lillie and Isabel are doing well. Please join me in welcoming Lillie!! Congratulations Isabel and Austin!!

If you’re thinking about applying for the Senior Director, Academic Advancement role, don’t wait too long! It will close this Thursday 5/26/22 at 11:59PM EST.

We’re excited to post the Development Associate, Academic Advancement role, which will be open until Tuesday, June 7th. If you’re ready for a new challenge, please apply! If you know someone who would love this role – please share! Questions? Reach out to Tara Gilchrist: tgilchri@nd.edu, or schedule 15 minutes to chat with this link.

Colleagues,

For those of you who participated in the April 19 headshot session, you can find your photos in this album:

https://photos.nd.edu/gallery/PR-4-19-22-ND-Development-Headshots/G0000DM1F6eXrt_0

password: headshot

You may download your choice directly from the site. If you wish to replace your UR Directory photo with one of these new options, please download your choice and send it on to Mary Flynt.

Thank you.

On Monday, May 16, our colleague, Matt Gelchion, and his wife, Brittany, welcomed their little girl, Emma Joy. Emma joined the world at 6 pounds and 18 3/4 inches. Both Emma and Brittany are doing well. I am sure you will join all of us in sending our best wishes to this beautiful family.

-Michelle

Colleagues,

Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Mayuri Changede to Information Strategy Specialist! In her new role, Mayuri will be embedded on the Prospect & Research Strategy team. She will continue to report to Patty Kokesh on the Data & Strategic Analytics team but will have a dotted line to Andrea Swanagan. Mayuri will have increased responsibilities in the area of data and analytics, helping to drive innovations and insights through data and dashboards for the Prospect & Research Strategy team.

Mayuri joined University Relations in 2013 and has contributed to many projects in her tenure here including being a major contributor to the Fundraiser Dashboard, Advisory Council Dashboard and many ad-hoc reports, in addition to keeping our Business Objects Universe up and running. Mayuri has been slowly transitioning into this new role and we plan to post her replacement position in the coming weeks.

Congratulations, Mayuri!

-Carleen Quinlan

Dear friends,

Please know of the extreme gratitude for all of your support, prayers and love for our family as we mourn the loss of my dad. We have truly been lifted up by the stories and kind words you shared.

Our Notre Dame family is such a blessing, bringing us comfort and peace during a difficult time.

Thank you!

Much love, Annie

The Sorin Play is back! Now you have the opportunity to see the play for the first time after three years at its open dress rehearsal on May 27.

Date: Friday, May 27, 2022

Time: 7:30 PM ET

Location: Decio Theatre, DPAC

Please RSVP before 5 PM, Friday, May 20. Limit three guests per RSVP due to limited seating available. Please reach out to Lin Wang at lin.wang@nd.edu if you have any questions.

UR Team,

Please note that Friday, May 13, will be Zach Thurston’s last day on the Marketing Operations, Annual Giving team. Zach will be taking his experience and skills to Bloomerang as their Marketing Automation Manager.

Zach has been a rockstar on our team the past three years and we’re thankful for how he has truly elevated our work. A couple spotlights of his work include building our Giving Society online event experience, acknowledgements automation, department-wide online event communications, Notre Dame Day, and many other solicitation and stewardship projects. Beyond his work efforts, we will miss his obsession for coffee and positive, can-do attitude.

If you were working with Zach directly on any projects, please contact me for a plan of transition. The role of the Senior Digital Campaign Specialist will be posted on jobs.nd.edu in the coming weeks. We will release further information regarding this vacancy as it becomes available.

Please join us in congratulating Zach and wishing him all the best in this next chapter of his career!

Lauren Dolzan

Hello,

We’re gearing up for our 2022 Commencement event for our giving society members and wanted to ensure you had the list of registrants and their assigned primaries for your review.

As of Monday, 5/9, we still have limited room available, so if members in your portfolio wish to attend, please ask them to give us a call at 574-631-5198.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via donorexperience@nd.edu.

Thank you!
-Donor Experience Team

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great sadness that I share the news of Betty Russo’s passing. Those who knew Betty, loved Betty. She was a wonderful friend and colleague to many of us in University Relations.

Betty will always be remembered as a classy, positive, fun-loving person who genuinely cared for people.

Rest in peace dear friend.

A link to Betty’s obituary can be found here.

Dear Colleagues,

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of a longtime member of the Gift Planning Team, John Butkovich ’63. John was a generous, kind, and trusted member of the Notre Dame family. John’s love for Notre Dame was on display everyday in the incredible work he did for Our Lady’s University. We will miss him greatly. On behalf of the entire Gift Planning Team, we send our sincere condolences to his wife, Mary Ann, daughter, Annie Geary, and their entire family.

Please find John’s obituary and funeral details here.

Dear Colleagues,

As I referenced at our March Blueprint gathering, we have been exploring how to best position our talented and dedicated Gift Planning team to deliver even greater success for Notre Dame. I am pleased to share a newly structured Gift Planning team, which we are confident will optimize the time and talent of this high-functioning team and enable efficient and strategic growth.

Effective this week, Gift Planning will consist of two teams: Gift Planning Operations and Strategy, and Gift Planning Advancement.

Gift Planning Operations and Strategy

Responsibilities will include drafting proposals and illustrations (in collaboration with gift planning officers), creating planned gift agreements, oversight of the CRT, CGA, and DAF programs, executing distributions, processing gifts, and partnering with the Gift Planning Advancement team on training and educational efforts.

Rich Naponelli will serve as the Sr. Director of Gift Planning Operations and Strategy team. In addition to leading this team, Rich will also:

● serve as a key collaborator on complex gifts across the development team, including with the UR exec team, in a similar fashion as Greg Dugard;
● remain assigned to Tom Molnar, Kim Biagini, and Michael McLaughlin (even though he will transition off of other RD assignments, he should remain involved with the cultivation of planned gift conversations that are in process);
● maintain responsibilities with key University partners and processes including the Transformational Gift Committee, General Counsel’s Office, Gift Acceptance Committee, and the Fiduciary Committee.

RaeLee Rea has been promoted to Program Director, and will oversee a team consisting of Carolyn Hardman, an additional staff attorney (priority hire), and a development associate.

Gift Planning Advancement

Responsibilities will include engaging in donor-facing gift planning cultivation, oversight of our Gift Planning Advancement Committee (GPAC) and LTND2, and partnering with Gift Planning Operations and Strategy team on training and educational efforts.

TJ Pillari has been promoted to the Sr. Director of Gift Planning Advancement, and will lead a team consisting of our gift planning officers and Anne Wieber. TJ will be reviewing GPO-RD assignments over the next couple of weeks to determine where strategic adjustments are needed.

Please join me in thanking our gift planning team for their steadfast commitment, professionalism, and patience as we determine our path forward. Finally, thanks to our entire development team for your partnership with our gift planning colleagues as we advance the impactful mission of Notre Dame.

Gratefully,
Marty

Colleagues,

Please join me in welcoming Monica May to the Gift and Data Management Team as the Communication and Data Analyst. Monica will be primarily responsible for sending tax acknowledgments, pledge update communications, and memorial notifications. Monica joined the team on Monday, April 25.

Prior to joining the team Monica spent more than 8 years at Press Ganey, most recently as a Survey Designer.

A longtime resident of the Michiana area, Moncia, her husband Tyler, and daughter Moriah (age 12) reside in South Bend with their dog, Rocko. Moriah is an 8 year member of the Girl Scouts, where Monica has volunteered and has served as the lead counselor for the Community Girl Scout Summer Day Camp for several years. Monica fully embraces the mission of the Development team and I am eager to see her thrive in advancing the University through service to our benefactors.

Please introduce yourself to Monica when you see her.

-Amy Schell

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in May! We hope you have a beautiful year!

5/4 – Tashana Kenny
5/6 – Erin Thornton
5/7 – Courtney Mattison
5/7 – Grace Prosniewski
5/9 – Barbara Josenhans
5/9 – Gavin McGuire
5/10 – Michele Wolff
5/11 – Amy Walter
5/14 – Josh Flynt
5/15 – Kathryn Valenti
5/15 – Laura Marks
5/15 – Mary Flynt
5/18 – Ron Linczer
5/19 – Lori Rush
5/21 – Terrell Robinson
5/21 – Kiran Mistry
5/21 – Isabel Dance
5/22 – Andy Mason
5/22 – Stephanie Washington
5/24 – Kevin McMannis
5/26 – Kate Mueller
5/29 – Amelia Ruggaber
5/31 – Jennifer Powell
5/31 – Patrick Charles

All UR employees are encouraged to fill out their self-evaluations in Endeavor by April 30. Please note, completing the Endeavor process is a key component of securing a potential merit increase if you qualify. If you need additional assistance with any of the Endeavor steps, please visit the links below.

1. Set My Expectations
2. My Manager approved Expectations
3. Complete my Self Assessment
4. Review Performance with my Manager
5. Sign My Review

Tenants of the Eddy Street office who will be working events in conjunction with the Garth Brooks concert on May 7th and need parking in the ESC garage, make sure to submit your BEAT request before Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 1:00 pm EDT. Please Note: we will be unable to add parking requests after the deadline.

To request parking in the ESC garage (you must have an ESC garage card), enter your name into BEAT, choosing “choosing “2022 Concerts (Garth Brooks (Sat, 5/7)” as the event, “Parking” as the activity and “ESC – Staff” as the parking preference. To qualify for parking on this date, you must be working a Development-sponsored event.

There is an identifying dashboard sign that will need to be displayed by anyone requesting parking for the concert. The dashboard signs are available at the ESC front desk.

Please note – all access cards will be inactivated for Saturday, 5/7/22, except for staff who have submitted a BEAT request.

If you have any questions, contact Dawn Smith or Lana Taylor.

We have some fun surprises in store for the ninth annual celebration of Notre Dame Day! This April, the Notre Dame Family will compete to raise money for their favorite areas of campus, and a live broadcast tells amazing stories of students, professors, alumni, and friends of Notre Dame who are making an impact all over the world.

Tune in to hear powerful Notre Dame stories and enjoy entertaining performances from student clubs across campus, and share in special moments that are created on our award-winning live broadcast from the Duncan Student Center. Tune in live:

• April 24 2022: 6:42 PM – 12:11 AM ET
• April 25, 2022: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
• April 25, 2022: 6:42 PM – 12:11 AM ET

View the broadcast schedule here.

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Events team is beginning to plan the various events that will take place during the 2022 Commencement Weekend. As you know, Commencement is an “all hands on deck” weekend for our team, and yet even with all of us involved we still need the help of our Development colleagues. Some of you have blessed us in the past with your kindness and willingness to volunteer your time and we write to ask if you are able to volunteer again for this weekend.

We need assistance with the following events:

• May 14: Saturday Mass in Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. We need volunteers from approximately 3:15 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
• May 14: Saturday President’s Reception in Club Naimoli at the Joyce Center. We need volunteers to stay post Mass. Shift would begin immediately after Mass and ending at approximately 8:00 p.m.
• May 15: Sunday Commencement Ceremony. We need volunteers from approximately 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. to assist with seating in Development’s Preferred Seats and with the movement of the Platform Party.

Please click here to provide us with your availability.

We will provide specific details in the weeks closer to Commencement. Please know if you are a non-exempt staff volunteering, you will need to have your supervisor’s approval. If you can let us know by Monday, April 25th, that would be great!

Thank you for your selfless dedication to Our Lady.

In Notre Dame,
Scott Graham

Colleagues, 

In response to questions, we wanted to let everyone know that parking in the ESC garage on Saturday, April 23rd will not require any special request through BEAT.   

Parking is being handled on Saturday 4/23 as a normal business day. Anyone on campus this weekend, can use their parking access card to enter & exit the ESC garage. Kite will still require anyone using an access card to follow employee guidelines by parking on the second (2nd) floor or higher.  At a minimum, parking must be above the “bump” 1st floor ramp.

If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Smith (dsmith34@nd.edu) or Lana Taylor (ltaylor1@nd.edu)

Go Irish!

Bernadette Suzanne Witous passed away peacefully, surrounded by nothing but love on Wednesday, April 13th. While we had hoped for a longer time with Bernie, we are beyond grateful for what we did get and and most importantly, that we were able to take her home before going home to the Lord.

There will be a Catholic service on Thursday, April 21st, at 11am with visitation at 10 at St. Pius X in Granger.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Center for Hospice https://foundationforhospice.org/donate/ or SJHS NICU project https://www.sjmedgiving.com/donate.

Thank you for the continued love, support, and prayers. We are forever grateful.

Jess, Mike and Michael

We are in the final week of planning for the True to Her Name recognition event to be held on campus on April 23, 2022. At this time, registration is closed. Invitations were launched on February 23rd to qualifying benefactors, and a reminder email was sent on March 14th to non-responders. The RSVP list, inclusive of the most recent portfolio assignments, may be accessed here. Benefactors will receive a detailed confirmation on April 18th, outlining their event attendance and how to access the electronic Blue-Gold tickets (if applicable).  

Schedule of Events for Saturday, April 23, 2022
10:00 a.m. Student Conversations: God and the Good Life
Featuring Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy and Director, Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study
Location: Forum, Nanovic Hall

11:30 a.m. Pre-Game Hospitality
1:00 p.m. Kick-Off Blue-Gold Game
Location: Rasmus Family Club, Notre Dame Stadium

5:00 p.m.   Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter
Location: Basilica of the Sacred Heart

6:15 p.m.  Reception
Location: Morris Concourse, Stayer Center for Executive Education
6:45 p.m.  Dinner of Impact
Location: Commons A&B, Stayer Center for Executive Education

Please contact Tory Grimes with any other questions about this stewardship event.

It is my pleasure to welcome Laura Ruiz to the Gift Planning team as our newest Gift Planning Officer. Laura is an alumna of St. Mary’s College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, and then earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University in Chicago. Following her graduation from law school, Laura was a member of Northwestern University’s Development Department, where she drafted all gift agreements and interfaced directly with benefactors to explain gift agreement acceptance terms and limitations. Most recently, Laura served as an Associate at KPMG in Chicago, where she provided tax counsel to non-profit organizations.

Laura and her husband Bob are currently house hunting and are looking forward to calling South Bend home. Please join me in welcoming Laura to the team!

-Rich Naponelli

Colleagues,

I am writing to alert you of two updates to our Athletics Advancement & SRD Teams:

• Earlier this month, Kim Borza Donaldson and her husband, Adam, moved to New York City where Adam started a new role leading Business Development at a media startup. After two years of leading the Athletics Advancement team, Kim will be transitioning out of her current role at the end of the Fiscal Year.
• Please join me in celebrating the promotion of Riley Koval to Senior Director, Athletics Advancement. Riley started in Development in 2016, working as a Major Gifts Officer on the Annual Giving Team, before transitioning to Regional Development and serving benefactors in Phoenix, Denver, and San Francisco. Riley is a 2016 graduate of Notre Dame’s Law School, where during his tenure he worked for Notre Dame Football, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Athletic Department of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.

Kim will be working closely with Riley to transition this role prior to June 30th. Congratulations to Kim on her move, and to Riley on his new position!

Sara

Bernadette Suzanne Witous was born Saturday, April 9th. In January we learned that baby was a carrier of the same double dominant gene as Margot, so we regret to share that our time with this little bundle will be short. We are all home now, settled with “Bernie” under Hospice care.

Bernadette, “brave bear”, is proving to be just a strong and we hope she has a long fight in her before she joins her sister, Margot, in heaven.

Thank you for the continued support, we could not do this alone.

-Jessica Witous

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in April! No fooling!

4/1 – Jessica Rizzo
4/1 – Kathleen O’Friel
4/1 – Steven Sollmann
4/1 – Tara Reilly
4/3 – Michael Connaughton
4/5 – Margriet Kapluck
4/6 – Austin Gammage
4/6 – Cindy Karpovs
4/6 – Ken Johnson
4/8 – Amanda Mckee
4/11 – Matthew Rombalski
4/12 – Joe Dietz
4/12 – Katy Orenchuk
4/15 – Amy Mason
4/16 – Michelle Jones
4/16 – Steve Orsini
4/18 – Dean Ernzen
4/18 – Jeff Faust
4/19 – Kristina Machalleck
4/19 – Rose Michalski
4/20 – Mark Helmke
4/22 – Rachel Parks
4/23 – Kat Gardner
4/24 – Angie Dennig
4/25 – Sarah Wodrich
4/27 – Katie Kerby
4/27 – Marie Labosky
4/27 – Ryan Brennan
4/27 – Sheila McMahon
4/29 – Pete Hlabse
4/30 – Andrew Frye

Colleagues,

Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Grace Prosniewski to Director of Internal Engagement! In her new role, Grace will oversee the development of strategies to improve employee engagement, and may manage programs designed to foster it, such as employee recognition programs, wellness programs, office design and the environment, and other activities aimed at creating a positive workplace experience for University Relations. Grace will also retain oversight of all Internal Communications as well as the Hesburgh Women of Impact.

Grace joined the Storytelling & Engagement team as a writer in 2016. In 2019, Grace joined the Internal Engagement team as Program Director of Internal Communications and Hesburgh Women of Impact. Grace earned her bachelor of arts degrees in Communications and Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of Michigan in 2015.

Congratulations Grace!

-James Riley

Colleagues,

The Eddy Street entrance to the Parking Garage will be closed on Thursday, 3/30/22 from 7:00 am-11:00 am on Thursday, March 31, 2022. The entrances on Napoleon Blvd and Burns Ave. will be open.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.

-Dawn Smith and Lana Taylor

Dear friends and colleagues,

Huge and heartfelt thanks to the 68.3 percent of you who have, to date, completed the ND Voice survey! With five working days remaining to submit feedback, I hope to see 100 percent participation ahead of next week’s March 22 deadline. At a bare minimum, we must exceed our 2019 participation rate of 95 percent. If you have not already done so, please complete the survey at your earliest convenience.

To help encourage our division’s ND Voice participation, as in previous years, we will have a friendly competition amongst the teams that comprise our division. Every team that achieves 100 percent participation will be entered into a draw to receive a meal (breakfast or lunch) or a happy hour. Several teams have already reached the 100 percent goal, so please ensure you are doing your part to help your team and, ultimately, our division’s success rate. As always, I remain forever grateful for all that you do for Our Lady’s University!

Best, Lou.

Colleagues,

With the recently completed transition of the University Bookstore’s partnership with Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a policy change has been made that will affect many on our UR team. Specifically, placing orders via phone using a FOAPAL number.

Beginning this month (March 2022) purchases made at the University Bookstore must be made onsite and charged at the time of purchase using one of the options listed below. The University Bookstore will no longer accept a FOAPAL number provided verbally in person, over the phone, or by any other method for purchases.

The accepted payment methods for University Bookstore purchases (additional detail on these options can be found here):

• University Procard
• An active Irish1card (ID card) – you must have charging privileges on your card
• Departmental Card

If you have any questions about any of these options, or need assistance in getting access for one of these options, please feel free to contact me. I am happy to assist in any way.

Additionally, the department discount has been adjusted to 20% (from the previous 30%). Please keep this in mind when making purchases.

Thanks,
Lana Taylor

Dear Colleagues,

It has been my privilege and honor to work with Stacy Koebel-Harder for the past several years. During this time Stacy has always displayed a level of professionalism and compassion that is second to none. Starting Tuesday, March 22, Stacy will be taking on a new challenge, moving into the Controller’s office as the Assistant Controller. We all know Stacy is leaving a significant gap in our team and she will work to transition by splitting her time over the next several weeks. Stacy’s last full day with UR will be 3/21.

I am beyond grateful for Stacy’s 10 years of service as the leader of Donor Services/Gift Management. She has shown all who interact with her what it means to have a servant’s heart.

Please join me in congratulating Stacy on this next step in career. She will be greatly missed.

In Notre Dame,
Amy

It is nearing the time of year when performance reviews need to be completed. To keep on track, this is a quick reminder for all employees and managers to pop into eNDeavor in the near future and ensure you have completed the review process through Step 2.

Travelers at the South Bend International Airport should expect longer wait times as new 3D scanners get installed at TSA checkpoints.

While those new scanners are being installed only one screening lane will be open for passengers with carryon bags until Friday, so travelers are encouraged to check their bag if possible to get through the line easier, and arrive at least two hours before their flight leaves.

The airport has also opened at 3:45 am to allow enough time for travelers heading out with morning flights.

The installation of the new machines is expected to be complete Friday afternoon and normal operations to resume are expected to resume Saturday.

Greetings from the Office of Student Employment,

The University seeks to ensure consistent compensation and employment practices for every student working on campus. In an effort to retain, reward, and provide equitable pay to our student employees, we have instituted a new starting pay for all hourly student positions.

Effective May 1, 2022, the new University starting rate for hourly student positions will be $11 per hour. Positions requiring pay above $15 (e.g., special training or skills) must receive approval from the Office of Student Employment. Please provide a brief job description when submitting these jobs.

If your department has the funding and you wish to increase your student worker rates sooner, you can use the Student Jobs Hiring Tool at this time.  If you have a large number of students you would like to change, please email Student Employment at studempl@nd.edu for additional guidance.

This change provides departments an opportunity to pay students a more competitive rate with the local job market based on their responsibilities and performance. We hope you share our enthusiasm in acknowledging the work that our student employees do.

If you have any questions that have not been addressed in this communication, please contact the Office of Student Employment at stdempl@nd.edu.

Office of Student Employment

Planning efforts are well underway for the True to Her Name recognition event to be held on campus on April 23, 2022. Invitations were launched on February 23rd to qualifying benefactors. For reference, the event website is accessible at this link.

As a reminder, the list of invitees is available here, and fundraisers are encouraged to follow up with benefactors in their portfolios to encourage attendance at the April 23rd event. Though the stated RSVP deadline is March 18th, please know that we will continue to accept reservations from benefactors beyond this date and encourage fundraisers to continue to follow up with benefactors who have not yet responded.

An updated RSVP list may be accessed here. Note, updates to the RSVP google sheet are made manually once a week on Tuesdays by the end of the business day.

In the coming weeks, we will share a link for Fundraisers to confirm their attendance.

Please contact Tory Grimes or Mary Fisher with any questions in the interim.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in March! We’re lucky to work with you!

3/1 – Brooke Wenzel
3/1 – Caitlin Olivier
3/1 – Kevin Nugent
3/2 – Juliana Newbill
3/5 – Kirt Bjork
3/14 – Dennis O’Brien
3/14 – Mayuri Changede
3/16 – Chris Liberto
3/17 – Lana Taylor
3/18 – Deena Chamberlin
3/18 – Indi Jackson
3/21 – Caitlyn Clinton
3/21 – Rosie McDowell
3/22 – Jennifer Koebel
3/23 – Linda Klaybor
3/24 – Leslie Curry
3/25 – Matt Weldy
3/29 – Elizabeth Sommers
3/30 – Chau-Ly Phan

Hello, everyone,

Please find the communication below that was sent to Notre Dame alums in financial services who would typically receive a formal invitation to the Wall Street Dinner. Please note from Shannon’s letter that, in lieu of this Spring’s lunch and dinner, there will be a formal sit-down dinner as part of the September 13 Notre Dame Investments Conference in New York. Details will be provided as the date draws nearer. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Thanks,
Ryan

Dear Notre Dame Family,

I hope this finds you well. There is great energy on campus among our students with the semester well underway.

On behalf of Notre Dame and the Wall Street Leadership Committee, I am disappointed to share that our Spring Notre Dame Wall Street Dinner, scheduled for March 21 in New York, will not take place as scheduled. As you might imagine, COVID-19 has presented a number of significant challenges to hosting an event with the quality and attendance we have all come to expect. We are happy to share that we will host a Wall Street Dinner in New York on September 13 as part of the biennial Notre Dame Investments Conference. Please mark your calendars.

Please know how grateful we are for all you do for Notre Dame, especially for the mentorship and support you have created and grown on Wall Street and in financial services for our students and alumni. I look forward to being with you again soon.

In Notre Dame,

Shannon Cullinan, Executive Vice President

There will be a prayer service for peace and the safety of the Ukrainian people at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at 8 p.m. today. Father Andrij Hlabse, S.J., a theology Ph.D. candidate and Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic priest, will lead the prayer service.

For those not able to attend in person, the prayer service will be livestreamed at this link.

Due to construction, the Eddy Street Parking Garage ramp between the 1st floor and 2nd floor will be partially closed next Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 through Friday, March 4th, 2022. There will be limited access for cars going between floors and there will be a few hours on Thursday that the ramp will be completely closed.

All ESC Development staff should park on the 1st floor on both Thursday, March 3rd, and Friday, March 4th. All ESC staff should return to their normal parking area (above the “bump” on the ramp to the 2nd floor) by 8 am Tuesday, March 8th.

As a side note, the work being completed does require a temperature of 40°F or higher. If temperatures require that the work be rescheduled, Kite will try to notify us as soon as possible. Even if a reschedule is needed and to avoid any confusion, cars will be allowed to park on the first floor without penalty between Wednesday, March 2nd through Monday, March 7th.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Lana Taylor & Dawn Smith

Invitations to the 2022 True to Her Name recognition event have launched to qualifying benefactors. For reference, the content of the electronic invitation appears below, and the event website is accessible at this link.

As a reminder, the list of invitees is available here, and fundraisers are encouraged to follow up with benefactors in their portfolios to encourage attendance at the April 23 event. An RSVP update will follow in next week’s edition of The Grateful Gazette. Please contact Tory Grimes or Mary Fisher with any questions in the interim.

Dear Colleagues,

Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 17 at 4 PM ET, for the Badin Guild Mass of Thanksgiving at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. will be the celebrant.

A link to the livestream will also be available on the day of the event and a recording will be made available to Badin Guild members.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Walker.

Colleagues and friends,

It is with great sadness that I announce that effective March 1, 2022, Terry Donze will retire from Notre Dame and our University Relations team.

Since July 1988, Terry has served University Relations with great distinction in several important roles. Terry began her Notre Dame career by working for Fr. Ted’s niece, Ann Johnston, in the Annual Fund. She then transitioned to the Special Events team, where she worked for Jim Gibbons and Pam Spence. In 1996, Terry become Officer Assistant to Vice President for University Relations, Bill Sexton, and served along his side until his retirement six years later. And for the past two decades, Terry has worked closely with me and served as a cherished colleague, confidante, and essential leader of our team.

One of the division’s longest-serving members, Terry is beloved and admired across campus and within the broader Notre Dame family. A friendly face and welcoming presence for generations of alumni, parents and friends, Terry’s characteristic warmth, genuine love for the Notre Dame family, and complete dedication to the mission will be greatly missed.

As many of you know, Terry has battled health challenges over the past few years and will now focus her energies on getting better. While we are deeply saddened by Terry’s retirement, we also celebrate Terry and her exemplary career of service. Please join me in thanking Terry for her incredible dedication to Our Lady’s University over the past 34 years. I know that Notre Dame, Our Mother, will continue to watch over Terry, her husband, George, and all of their wonderful family from atop the Dome.

With love and utmost gratitude,
Lou

Colleagues,

It is with excitement for Josh Tullis that I share his next adventure as the Managing Director of the Notre Dame Wireless Institute’s new NSF Spectrum Innovation Center, SpectrumX, beginning March 7th. In this new position, Josh will work closely with faculty leaders, research administrators, industry partners, and government collaborators. SpectrumX—initiated by a recent 5-year, $25M center grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation—is the world’s largest academic hub where all radio spectrum stakeholders can innovate, collaborate, and contribute to maximizing the societal benefits provided by this precious resource.

During his five years in Development, Josh has been instrumental in growing key relationships in Corporate Relations, including through the notable and transformational $20 million gift from IBM for the Notre Dame – IBM Tech Ethics Lab. The CFR team remains grateful to Josh for his work with companies on behalf of the University.

Please join me in wishing Josh all the best on this next chapter in service of Notre Dame’s mission.

Michelle Joyce

Spring break is considered to be a time to refresh, and that’s the case this year for the Notre Dame bookstores. The stores will be closed over spring break, March 5-13, so management can smoothly transfer from Follett to Barnes & Noble College (BNC). The dates were chosen, in part, to cause students and faculty as little disruption as possible.

Notre Dame operates five bookstore retail properties and an online order fulfillment center.

The two largest stores are the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore on campus and the Hammes Bookstore and Cafe at Eddy Street, which will close Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, respectively. Both will reopen Monday, March 14, under BNC management.

When the bookstore re-opens, department discounts will be 20%, no longer the 30% received in the past. Personal faculty and staff purchases will continue to receive a 20% discount.

Between April and July, the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore will be renovated one section at a time to cause as little disruption as possible for shoppers. A new cafe experience, offering coffee, pastries and sandwiches, will open in the spring.

At the Hammes Bookstore and Cafe at Eddy Street, shoppers will notice some cosmetic changes to the store come August. Additional renovations will occur in spring of 2023. Other than being temporarily closed between Sunday, March 6, to Sunday, March 13, the Starbucks inside the Eddy Street location will be unaffected by the change in store management.

Please note that Departmental/FOAPAL, student and Domer Dollar transactions will be unavailable Tuesday, March 1, through Sunday, March 13.

For more information, please read this article.

New for the 2022 football season, for those giving society members who begin to give on a scheduled basis via a recurring or perpetual credit card, we calculated whether they will hit their total amount over twelve months inside of a calendar year. If they do, we take no action, but if they won’t, we have added a “Discount Lottery” affiliation under the ND Affiliation object in CRM to their record so that they are able to enter the football lottery as if they had achieved that level of giving.

So, for example:

Someone signs up to give $125/mo to Sorin. This works out to be $1,500/year, or a Green-level football application and a Green-level Sorin membership. We recognize them immediately in terms of their Sorin membership and welcome them aboard. If they sign up in this fashion in January 2021, we take no action. However, let’s say they signed up in July 2021, which means they’ll only hit $750 in CY2021 and thus won’t realize any football lottery application status until they’ve been a member of Sorin for a year and a half (they’d have to wait to access the lottery until 2023!). Now, we can add a “Discount Lottery – Green” affiliation to their record for CY2021 and they will receive a 2022 football lottery application at the Green level in 2022. This affiliation appears thusly in CRM:

Or like this on the constituent’s Overview screen in Advance:

This process is NOT public and we do not intend to make this expansion known at this time. Instead, this is meant to be a delighter for our members and to bring their society and football experiences in-line with each other. We also hope that this will enable our fundraisers the opportunity to solicit larger unrestricted asks from donors in their portfolios while allowing the donor to break up those gifts into smaller monthly, quarterly, or other recurring frequency sizes that may fit their budgets more easily. (An example of membership levels in both one-time and monthly amounts is located here.) Finally, we hope that by implementing this model, there will be a reduction in D-Code exceptions to manage each year.

A few notes:

• Only recurring and perpetual credit card gifts made to the giving societies were examined at this time.
• If a donor’s combined giving elsewhere to the University exceeds what they would have qualified for as a society member, no discount code was added. (In the example given above, if that Sorin member also gave $10,000 to a scholarship, we would not have added the discount code to their record and instead allowed their overall giving to be calculated via the standard D-Code process.)
• A donor can only receive this “discount” code on their record once. This is meant to simply catch up their football experiences with their society experiences for that first partially-fulfilled year.

If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to reach out to Kristin Trosper at trosper.3@nd.edu. Thanks so much!

Dear Colleagues,

On Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 11:00 am ET, please join us for the 2022 Notre Dame Endowment Update Teleconference. This private, invite-only event is for participants in Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust and donor advised fund programs. The call is an opportunity to learn more about the University’s Endowment and participate in a question and answer session with Mike Donovan and the Investment Office team.

The current list of participants for this event can be found here.

To join this event, please contact Laura Walker.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in February! We love having you all as our colleagues!

2/2 – Kim Biagini
2/3 – Shelby Carroll
2/4 – Rebekah Kincaid
2/4 – Sara Munoz
2/10 – Jessica Reasons
2/12 – Aaron Wall
2/13 – Christa LeeVan
2/14 – Rich Naponelli
2/16 – Matt Abernathy
2/20 – Riley Koval
2/21 – Kara Primmer
2/23 – Heather Moriconi
2/24 – Shannon Longo
2/27 – Amy Schell
2/29 – Bill Kempf

Congratulations to Kat Gardner and her husband Wills on the addition of a second son to their family! Robert “Bobby” Neuet Gardner, whose first and middle names are both in honor of beloved family members, came into the world at 7:52 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18th. Bobby was 20.5 inches long and weighed in at 7 lbs. and 5 ounces. Kat reports that Bobby, big brother Liam (almost 3), and parents are all doing well! Our best wishes to Kat and the entire Gardner family!

Cristi Ganyard
Stewardship & Donor Relations

Team,

Melissa will be transitioning from her current role of Communication and Data Analyst in Gift Management to Gift and Biographic Analyst in Advancement Records. The Advancement Records team couldn’t be more excited to have Mel transition to the squad recognizing the incredible work she has done while in her role in Gift Management. Mel’s first day with the team will be February 1st however she will continue to ensure continuity in the acknowledgment and pledge reminder processes until a replacement for that role is found.

Welcome to the team Mel!

-Patty

Team,

Please join in congratulating Sara Munoz and Matt Futa and big brother Teddy as they welcome Charlotte Elaine Rose Futa! Charlotte arrived on January 24th at 10:01 am weighing 8lbs 4oz and is 20 inches long. She is absolutely beautiful!

-Stacy Koebel

Dear UR colleagues,

The office of Gift and Data Management will be closed on Friday, January 14, 2022 for the team to enjoy a well-deserved long weekend after working over the University holiday break. Therefore, there will be no gift processing completed and the reports for Saturday will not differ from the reports on Friday. Someone will be answering the general phone line and email box for benefactors who need assistance.

The team did an excellent job of answering benefactor and internal partner questions, sending tax receipts, preparing and processing gifts, bio updates and partnering with the Controller’s office to execute a very smooth and efficient calendar year end! Thank you for all your partnership and support!

Amy Schell

Today, we offer our deepest condolences to Larry Helmsing upon the passing of his mother, Katherine (Kathy) Helmsing, on Tuesday, January 4 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The full obituary may be found here.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, January 14 at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 518 East Dewald Street, Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 5 to 8 pm on Thursday, January 13, at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home in Fort Wayne.

Please keep Larry and his entire family in your prayers.

~IT&S Team

We are writing to update you on the job responsibilities of Angel Hess:

Angel has transitioned to a role supporting Kim Borza Donaldson, in addition to Melissa Lechlitner-Lewis and Mike Brown. In addition to this support, Angel will continue to manage communications with the Advisory Council for the Student-Athlete, Athletics leadership gift acknowledgments, and Athletics Advancement office operations. She also assists with Athletics gift reporting, Athletics Department communications, and event management for Athletics Advancement and the Monogram Club.

Angel is a wonderful member of the Athletics Advancement team, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with her on Athletics priorities!

– Kim Borza Donaldson & Brian Powell

Congratulations to Dawn Smith on her new grandson! Greyson Lawrence Danley was born on Monday, January 10th weighing in at 7lbs 3oz. Mom (Dawn’s daughter) Lexy, Dad Philip, and big brother Delcan are all doing great!

Best wishes to their whole family!

Happy birthday to all our UR colleagues celebrating their special days in January! We hope this new year brings you new joy!

1/1 – Stacy Koebel
1/3 – Andrea Swanagan
1/3 – Eileen Gieselman
1/5 – Nancy Cole
1/6 – Dylan Reed
1/7 – Drew Buscareno
1/11 – Colleen Bailey-Knapke
1/11 – Stu Fortener
1/12 – James Riley
1/13 – Laura Walker
1/17 – Anne Overly
1/19 – Jeff Fersch
1/19 – Jay McAllister
1/21 – Matthew McVeigh
1/23 – Heather Christophersen
1/23 – Nadia Erickson
1/24 – Melissa Lechlitner
1/24 – Suzanne DeGuilio
1/25 – Kelly Courington
1/25 – Lou Nanni
1/26 – Chris Baguer
1/26 – Joanne Norell
1/29 – Chris Palmquist
1/30 – Geoff Stookey
1/31 – Bryan Reaume