Dear Team,
As mentioned during the Blueprint meeting, the much anticipated 2024-Year End Memo is complete! Page Three is a great quick reference guide for important information. In addition, the wire instructions and the gifting of security information are at the end of the memo. Remember, please do not share this memo outside our department but share individual pieces of information as needed.
With the launch of asceND, gifts are processed in real-time so you will no longer need to reach out to Gift & Data Management to see if a donation has been received.
Let’s have a great calendar year-end!
Amy
Dear colleagues,
I write to share that Helen Rajkumar has accepted a new position at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, beginning Monday, January 6. Her last day in University Relations will be Friday, January 3. Helen served in University Relations for eight years, both in the Alumni Association and the Office of the Vice President for University Relations. We wish Helen all the best as she takes this next step in her career. Her new role aligns beautifully with her faith, and we are confident she will make an impact with her new team at McGrath.
We will post this role soon. In the meantime, please refer any potential candidates for the 405 Main Building senior office coordinator to me.
My best,
Julia
Dear Team,
I write to share the bittersweet news that Michael Infantine will leave his role in Development on January 10th. Michael has served as the Assistant Director for University Stewardship Initiatives for the Department of Athletics and the Division of Student Affairs since March 2023. During this time, he has collaborated to streamline reporting, communications, and fund usage in both divisions and has created numerous stewardship touches for our top benefactors. Additionally, Michael contributed his excellent writing skills and positive spirit to various team-wide projects. Please join me in thanking Michael for sharing his gifts with us and wishing him well as he takes a new role serving Notre Dame at the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good.
We will post the role as soon as possible. In the meantime, please contact me with any questions regarding stewardship for Athletics or Student Affairs.
Rosie McDowell
I truly appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, cards and gifts sent to me after my loss of my mom and during and after my surgery. You are all incredible and I am grateful. Blessings!
Angel
Dear Team,
I’m thrilled to announce that Alexander Servin (Alex) has joined our Information Technology and Services team as the IT Solutions Consultant filling the position vacated by Jeff Faust. Alex is an OIT employee dedicated to Development.
Alex received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from Purdue University Northwest (PNW) and brings with him over three years of IT experience supporting a Civil Engineering firm in Chicago.
Fun facts: Alex enjoys spending time with family and catching any Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls games. He has a twin sister and is a volunteer at Big Brothers Big Sisters where he was matched with a “little brother” whom he mentors and enjoys spending time with playing soccer, bowling, and eating deep-dish pizza. His “little brother” is also a twin!
Please join me in giving Alex a warm welcome! We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions.
Best,
Rose Michalski
Dear Team,
As mentioned during the Blueprint meeting, the much anticipated 2024-Year End Memo is complete! Page Three is a great quick reference guide for important information. In addition, the wire instructions and the gifting of security information are at the end of the memo. Remember, please do not share this memo outside our department but share individual pieces of information as needed.
With the launch of asceND, gifts are processed in real-time so you will no longer need to reach out to Gift & Data Management to see if a donation has been received.
Let’s have a great calendar year-end!
Amy
Decorative wall coverings will be installed on the back walls of the huddle rooms in the library quad on 12/5 & 12/6. There are tvs mounted on the back walls of the Basilica Room (3115), Laetare Room (3119), and Bengal Bouts Room (3123) that will be removed on 12/4 and reinstalled on 12/6 after the wall covering installation is completed.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy.
Thank you for your flexibility during this update.
Dear Team,
I am excited to announce that Iliana Contreras will be joining our team as the new Program Director of Internal Engagement, effective December 20, 2024.
Iliana, (currently Young Alumni & Current Student Program Director in our world-class Notre Dame Alumni Association), brings a wealth of experience in fostering connection, collaboration, innovation and outreach within organizations. Her background includes strategic collaboration, community engagement, and values-driven leadership, all of which align perfectly with our goals of enhancing engagement and inclusivity across our division.
In her role, Iliana will focus on fostering inclusive and strategic communications, while initiating and curating meaningful and engaging programs, helping us continue to build a vibrant and connected culture within University Relations.
Please join me in welcoming Iliana to our team! I look forward to introducing her to you all and am confident her talents and leadership will make a meaningful impact.
Warm regards,
James
Our deepest condolences are with Thomas Speranza and his family following the passing of his grandmother, Eleanore Frances Deasy, on November 14. Grandma Nora’s obituary can be found here. We’re so sorry for your loss, Thomas.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the loss of Riley Koval’s grandmother on November 18. Mrs. Koval’s obituary can be found here. Riley, we are sorry for your loss.
With heavy hearts we share the news of the loss of Angel Hess’ mother, Elizabeth Jane (Kohler) Chamberlin on November 16. Mrs. Chamberlin’s obituary can be found here. Angel, we are sorry for your loss.
On November 11, Hannah Thompson will transition from leading ND Listens to joining our Rockne Athletics Fund team.
Since returning to Notre Dame from playing professional volleyball, Hannah has attended countless Rockne events to help work with and steward our donors. Her actions were motivated by her passion for Rockne and the opportunity to thank the individuals who helped make her Notre Dame experience a reality. She is a perfect fit for the Rockne team and will continue our standard and expectation of leading in everything we do.
Hannah will step into Sydney Kuhn’s role, focusing on Rockne base-level and Monogram giving. Sydney will move into the Rockne premier space, leading the renewals in partnership with Shannon Longo and myself, building out material that helps tell Rockne’s story and needs, and helping lead and manage Hannah in her new role. Shannon will continue to set the standard for stewardship and events.
The Rockne team is as strong (and tall) as ever. We are ready and excited to work with you all.
-William
The third fall renewal mailing (renew #3) drops in mailboxes on Wednesday, October 16, 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 19,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the coming weeks. 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 will assist you.
Thanks!
Annual Giving Team
Those who have worked with Lauren know what an outstanding leader, colleague, and friend she is. She’s been a key leader for our department through several marketing and technology advancements over the past 6 years. Those of us on the Annual Giving team especially have benefited from her kindness, care for detail, servant-hearted leadership, and humor.
BLESSED BE OUR GOD, whom it has pleased to call to Himself my dear mom, Beatrice Arispe Reyes, on 10 September 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, Texas, on 24 September 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
https://www.caller.com/obituaries/paco0940154
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Beatrice Arispe Reyes ’70 Scholarship Endowment
Incarnate Word Academy
2920 S. Alameda
Corpus Christi, Texas 78404
Dear Colleagues,
The second fall renewal mailing (renew #2) drops in mailboxes on Friday, September 6 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 27,000 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
It’s been a joy to have Michelle on our team the past year and a half, and we’re thankful for how she elevated our outbound communications and collaborated with excellence across teams. We are thankful for her work during her time here and will miss her proactive mindset and can-do attitude.