Dear Colleagues,

It is with mixed emotions that I share the news of Patrick Kaiser’s retirement at the end of this calendar year.

Patrick has been a valued contributor to Development since he returned home to Notre Dame in 2012. He has worked in Annual Giving, Major Gifts and most recently as a part of our East Region as a Director of Development. Along the way, he has shared his deep knowledge of the sales process as it relates to our work. Patrick has “carried a bag” for over 40 years, and it is now time for this veteran to pursue other interests.

Please join me in wishing Patrick all the best in this next chapter. While we will miss him on a daily basis – his clever puns, his always-sharpened pencil, his Notre Dame stories – Patrick is staying local so we’ll see him around town. Thank you, Patrick, for your service to Our Lady’s University!

In Notre Dame,

Anne Griffith

Dear Colleagues,

Please note the following changes within the Prospect Management team:

• I am thrilled to announce that Mark Dumich has been promoted to the Director of Strategic Analytics and Prospect Management effective January 2, 2018. Through this position, Mark will lead the Prospect Management and Strategic Analytics teams in delivering analytics and insights necessary to guide effective donor-centric and data-driven decision making.

During his three years working in Development, Mark has shown a stellar work ethic, desire for continuous improvement, and commitment to his fellow colleagues.  He attacks problems with an analytical mindset and strategic focus.  I look forward to working with Mark in elevating the strategic impact of Prospect Management and Strategic Analytics through this new role.  Please join me in congratulating him as he embarks on the next phase of his career in serving our Lady’s mission.

• It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Kierstin Miller will be leaving the University to serve as the Executive Director of the local Ronald McDonald House. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Kierstin during her time in Prospect Management.  We will certainly miss her enthusiasm, compassion, partnership and commitment to excellence.  Please join me in extending best wishes to Kierstin, whose last day will be Thursday, December 21^st, and thanking her for her many contributions to our team. We wish her tremendous success in all future endeavors!

Please look for the Prospect Management Consultant position to be posted in the near future.  Please let Cindy or Ann know if you or someone you know is interested in the position.  Please note, Gerek Meinhardt will serve as the interim Prospect Management liaison to the West Region and Global Advancement until Kierstin’s replacement is identified.

• I am delighted to announce that Gerek Meinhardt will transition effective January 2 into a full time analyst role focused on the creation, development, and delivery of a suite of analytics that enhance fundraising efforts and drive strategic business decisions. During his time as an ADPM, Gerek has shown great leadership in driving a more consistent approach to Prospect Management reports and analytics.  Gerek’s commitment to the mission of Notre Dame, work ethic, and pursuit of excellence has made a strong impact on those around him.  I look forward to working with Gerek in his new role.  Please join me in congratulating him as he accepts new challenges in serving Notre Dame.

All my best,

Brad

Dear Colleagues,

The following gift planning marketing materials are now available on Box as well and printed copies in the Gift Planning area.

– 2017 Endowment Pool Investment Performance
– Bequest Brochure
– CGA Brochure
– CRT Brochure
– DAF Brochure

Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these materials.

Laura Snell

Dear Team:

I am excited to announce that Dr. Michelle Joyce has accepted the position of Senior Director of Foundation Relations effective January 10, 2018. As a member of our Foundation Relations team since 2016, Michelle has demonstrated outstanding leadership in engaging faculty and university leadership in securing foundation grants and expanding important foundation relationships. Combined with her 12+ years as a faculty member in Notre Dame’s College of Science, Michelle has a unique understanding of the academy and working with faculty. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Notre Dame in 1999 followed by a PhD in 2003 from Duke University. Michelle is an excellent fundraiser, trusted colleague and passionate about advancing Notre Dame’s research to be a force for good in the world. Please join me in congratulating Michelle as she takes on this leadership role for Our Lady’s University.

Best, Drew

Colleagues,

Welcome Sarah Ford

The Regional Development Administrative team has truly appreciated all the assistance provided to us during the football season by our spectacular temporary employee, Sarah Ford! I am delighted to announce that Sarah has accepted a full-time position on our team beginning, Monday, December 11^th. Sarah will be supporting Debbie Loughran and David Balkin.

Sarah’s mother has worked at Notre Dame for many years, thus Sarah has always felt at home at Notre Dame. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Sarah enjoys boating, working out, and hanging with her dog, Noel (a Christmas gift several years ago).

Please join me in congratulating Sarah on her full-time position!

-Laura Midkiff

Dear Colleagues,

I am happy to announce the following changes within the Prospect Management team:

• Effective immediately, Cindy Karpovs has been promoted to the role of Manager, Prospect Management Consulting.  Through this position, Cindy will lead a team responsible for the strategic oversight of prospect and donor data with an emphasis on the reporting and delivery of timely insights to fundraisers.  Furthermore, Cindy and her team will work to implement standard processes and procedures around the priorities of prospect identification, prospect qualification, moves management, the prospect pipeline, the prospect giving cycle/stage, and portfolio creation.  In addition to managing the team, Cindy will work directly with fundraisers in the Midwest Region (effective January 1, 2018).  Cindy’s team is comprised of the following prospect management consultants: 
  • Kierstin Miller – working with the West Region and Global Advancement (effective 01/01/2018)
  • Meghan Walsh – working with the South Region and Gift Planning (effective 01/01/2018)
  • Ben Moeller – working with the East Region and Athletics Advancement (effective 01/01/2018) 
• Cindy has served as an integral partner within Prospect Management for over four years.  She attacks problems with an analytical mindset and strategic focus.  Cindy’s commitment to the mission of Notre Dame, work ethic, and hunger for consistent improvement in processes and procedures had made a strong impact on those around her.  I look forward to working with Cindy in her new role. 
• I am excited to announce that Ben Moeller has joined our Development team in the role of Prospect Management Consultant.  As noted above, Ben will report directly to Cindy Karpovs and will serve as a liaison to the fundraisers in the East Region and Athletics Advancement (effective January 1, 2018).
• Ben is a 2013 Notre Dame undergraduate alumnus, graduating with a B.B.A. degree in Accounting.  Following graduation, Ben went on to obtain his Masters of Accounting degree from the University of Iowa as well as his Certified Public Accountant license.  Since 2014, Ben has worked for Ernst & Young’s tax practice in his home state of Iowa.  Please join me in welcoming Ben and his wife to the Development family.    
• I am delighted to announce that Ian Montijo will join our team on Monday, December 11 as our new Senior Prospect Research Analyst.  In this role, Ian will provide the information, analysis, research, and data management necessary to guide effective donor-centric and data-driven decision making in regards to the development of suspects, prospects, and donors to the university.  With a focus on becoming more strategic partners to the frontline fundraisers, Ian will manage a fellow research analyst in working to implement standard processes and procedures around prospect identification, prospect qualification, assigned prospect discovery, new alert prospecting/notification, and the identification of prospect networks, relationships, and philanthropic interests.
  
  Ian graduated from Notre Dame in 2013 with B.A. degrees in Arabic Language and Culture as well as Political Science.  Since graduation, Ian has been serving our country as an intelligence officer and program manager in the Marine Corps.  Ian will be relocating from Miramar/San Diego, CA and will join his brother, Conor, in advancing the mission of Notre Dame through our work in the Development office. 

Please join me in congratulating Cindy on her new role and welcoming Ben and Ian to our Development family.

All my best,

Brad