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