Get Well Cards for Fr. Jim Bracke CSC

Fr. Jim will be having hip replacement surgery next Tuesday, February 12th, and we would like to collect get well cards and notes of encouragement to send him from his friends in Development. As a treasured member of the Notre Dame community, Fr. Jim holds a very special place in all our hearts.

We will be collecting your cards at the Eddy Street front desk and will mail them collectively to Fr. Jim next Wednesday, February 13th to cheer him during his recovery. Cards and notes from Grace Hall staff may be given to Sara Wolfson and I will collect them on Tuesday afternoon, the 12th, to include with our mailing.

Thank you so much for your participation.  Now let’s stuff that envelope with well wishes for a speedy recovery!

Carolyn Hardman

GrowthSPORT Cookies

Dear Colleagues,

A year ago we set out on an ambitious path to incorporate something brand new into our workflows that would ultimately add more accountability to our goal achievement. GrowthSport has now become a normal rhythm within our work week and has helped us to achieve many goals- everything from competing in triathlons to securing $10M transformational gifts to defining our essential qualities as a leader. In fact, there have been 34,374 KPAs entered to date since this time last year, with 30,027 of those being completed. That’s an 87% completion rate! Thank you for your willingness to adopt something new and disruptive into our strategy and goal-setting mindsets.

With that, the Internal Engagement & Execution team invites you to enjoy a sweet treat tomorrow, Friday February 8, to celebrate our GrowthSportversary! University Catering will be delivering sport-themed cookies to all of our Development locations on campus after 9:30am.

Again, many thanks to all for incorporating GrowthSport into your goal achievement which helps the entire department reach its goals. Lastly, feel free to add “eat a cookie” as a KPA this week. You deserve it!

All the best,
Your Internal Engagement & Execution Team

Seeking Student Program Leaders for Family Volunteer Camp  – 

The Alumni Association is seeking individuals committed to service, volunteerism, and leadership to serve as Student Program Leaders for its Family Volunteer Camp held on campus this summer.  Family Volunteer Camp is a chance for alumni to return to campus with their children (and sometimes grandchildren) and spend a week volunteering at various local non-profit agencies.  Ideal candidates for the role of Student Program Leader include people who have participated in or led service events in the past, individuals comfortable leading groups of children and adults, problem-solvers who can think on their feet, and those with a love for the University’s mission to be a force for good in the world.  We welcome applications from undergrads as well as graduate students, preferably from Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, or Holy Cross.  If you have anyone in mind that you believe would be a good fit for this position, you can direct them to this posting:  http://jobs.nd.edu/postings/15313.  Should you have any questions, please contact Annie Envall ’05, Service Program Director at the NDAA, at 631-6723 or aenvall@nd.edu.
We appreciate your help in publicizing this great opportunity!

2019 Scott Malpass & Investment Team Endowment Update Teleconference

Dear Colleagues,

Please join us for the 2019 Scott Malpass Endowment Update Teleconference on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 AM EST. This private, invite only event for Notre Dame’s charitable remainder trust donors and beneficiaries will include Scott’s remarks on the Notre Dame Endowment followed by a Question & Answer session.

Please contact Laura Snell Walker for dial-in instructions.

2019 True to Her Name Save the Date

“As reminder, True To Her Name recognition event will take place on April 13-14, 2019. Individuals and organizations who have surpassed a cumulative giving milestone since January 1, 2018, and/or those benefactors who have given $5M+ to the University over their lifetime received an electronic Save the Date on Friday, 2/1.  Thank you.”

Thank you,

Tory & Team

Info Re: Chicago Phones

Since fixing our phones, when an individual calls the phone rings twice, but then it goes directly to voicemail. However, if you continue to listen it prompts the caller with the directory that has each of our extensions, and then will forward the call to us in the office.
In the past, it went directly to me and Teresa, but that is no longer the case. If you have any questions please let me know.
Thanks for your help in informing others!
Emma

The Rockne Recap – January 2019

“The following “Rockne Recap” of Jesse Harper Council & AD Circle Winter Weekend was sent to all Jesse Harper Council and AD Circle members on Thursday afternoon. Please feel free to share this recap with any JHC or ADC prospects.
 
 
Thank you!
 
Kim”
 
Thank you to those of you who braved the snow and dropping temperatures and joined us on campus for the annual Jesse Harper Council and Athletics Director’s Circle Winter Sports Weekend!

Please find highlights from the weekend below:

Welcome Cocktail Hour
The weekend kicked off with a cocktail hour at the home of AD Circle Members, Doug and Lisa Jones, Brian Jones, and Ashley and Jonathon Penn. Many thanks to our generous hosts for sharing their beautiful town home and incredible view of Notre Dame Stadium with us!

 
Jesse Harper Council & AD Circle members gather at the home of the Jones Family for cocktails, appetizers, and fellowship before heading to the Compton Family Ice Arena for ND vs. MSU Hockey.
Breakfast & Student-Athlete Networking Event
Our main event of the weekend, the Jesse Harper Council & AD Circle Networking Event with Notre Dame student-athletes, proved to be a morning full of relationship building, engagement, and avocado toast! The program was hosted by Notre Dame Football’s Ian Book who was joined by over 50 fellow Fighting Irish student-athletes to hear advice and guidance from more than 20 guest JHC & ADC mentors. The support each of you gives to our student-athletes is life changing, and the mentorship offered at this event is just another example of why this group is so special. Thank you for your incredible commitment to providing an unmatched student-athlete experience here at ND!

  

JHC & ADC Members, including Dave Butler (bottom left), Doug Jones (bottom right), and Ann and Don Casey (bottom right), pose with several Notre Dame student-athletes. Special shout out to Lauren Cifelli (top right), daughter of JHC members Paul and Jennifer Cifelli, for fitting right in with college crowd!
Notre Dame Athletics In Action
Winter Weekend attendees were Notre Dame Hockey’s good luck charm on Friday night! The Fighting Irish defeated Michigan State 6-3 while our group cheered the team on from O’Brien’s Club. Saturday’s Men’s Basketball game against UVA was a tough battle for the Fighting Irish, but our group enjoyed viewing the game together from Club Namioli.

Private Tour of Rolfs Athletics Hall
The final event of the weekend was a private tour of Rolfs Athletics Hall, the new Indoor Basketball Practice Facility, led by Sr. Deputy Athletics Director Missy Conboy. Following opening remarks (and a brainstorm into who the next Notre Dame Stadium musical act may be) by Jack Swarbrick, Missy led our group through all three floors of the state-of-the-art facility. Thank you to those of you who helped make this impressive building possible for our student-athletes!

Jack Swarbrick discusses features of the new Rolfs Athletics Hall with JHC & ADC members on Saturday afternoon.

BATPA Resources Added to DEV-Fundraiser Best Practices

Thank you to the following fundraisers who generously served as table facilitators at Becoming a Trusted Philanthropic Advisor (BATPA) sessions: Brian Green, Henry Scroope, Tom Molnar, Kim Biagini, George West, Eileen Murdock, Stephen Smith, Luke Conway, Lynn Hubert, Dan Santucci, Jesse Meyer

The following resources, have recently been added to Team Drive Dev-Fundraiser Best Practices:
Notes from Last Week’s 101 and 301 Table Discussions: