The Young Messiah Movie – Free Tickets

Colleagues,

One of the University’s benefactors generously purchased a number of tickets for the new film The Young Messiah, about Jesus as a young boy.

We have 16 tickets for Saturday 3/12 at 4:15 pm at Cinemark Movies 14 on Edison Road in Mishawaka. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here are a couple of movie trailers for those who are not familiar with the film:

At your earliest convenience, please let me know if you would like tickets for either showing.

Best,
Gavin

New Address for Chuck Schnur and Maribeth Spittler

As of April 1, 2016 please use the new office address for Chuck Schnur and Maribeth Spittler.
In the mean time, please use the existing phone number, if this changes, we will let you know.

University of Notre Dame
526 Crescent Blvd.
Suite 218
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

AGSM Undergraduate Alumni Recruit Spring Mailing

Dear colleagues,

A direct mail solicitation to undergraduate alumni in our recruitment population will drop on March 11. The total audience is 52,000 and does not include anyone with a FY16 gift. A follow-up email solicitation will be sent on March 20.
The theme of the piece is “Notre Dame Golden Moments,” which features five undergraduate alumni sharing their favorite Notre Dame memories. The marketing objective is to encourage gifts that help today’s students create their own Notre Dame stories. The reply card in the mailing also includes space for undergraduate alumni to write back and share their own personal Notre Dame Golden Moments. They can also do this online at supporting.nd.edu/goldenmoments.

Sincerely,

Andrea Bullock, Lindahl Chase, Pablo Martinez

Reminder: Relay for Life Blood Drive

TO CURE AND BEYOND!

 

Don’t forget to sign up for the Relay For Life blood drive happening Monday, March 14th from 10am to 2pm. The Department of Development is hosting this drive in the 3rd floor family room. This blood drive not only helps patients in need here locally but will also benefit the fight against cancer! For every successful unit donated, a donation will be made to the Relay For Life Team, UR Walking on Sunshine.

 

 

To sign up for the blood drive, please click HERE.

Questions or concerns? Contact Katie at KGilbert@sbmf.org.

 

A New Web Page for Financial Aid

The University has created a new web page for those students / families interested in getting some better answers relating to what the expected investment will be to attend Notre Dame.
The new site offers up real-life examples of families of ND students — and their financial aid package.  Here’s an example:  FAMILY FROM NEW JERSEY
To see the entire new page — click on this link — and scroll down to the section called THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME COSTS.
Jim Small

Ryan Brennan to serve as Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs & Strategic Marketing

Dear friends,

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce Ryan Brennan will be transitioning to the position of Sr. Director, Annual Giving Programs & Strategic Marketing, effective March 28, 2016.  In this new capacity, Ryan will lead all annual giving strategies and activities across the University.  Working with the talented Annual Giving team, Ryan will be responsible for driving $50 million+ in annual expendable revenue and strengthening the University’s undergraduate alumni participation rate.

For the past four years, Ryan has made an incredible impact on our University Relations team in positions such as Director of Prospect Management and Advisor to Lou Nanni, Vice President for University Relations.  Ryan’s leadership talents and dedication to the mission of Our Lady’s University are evident in all that he does, and it has been an absolute privilege to work closely with him during his tenure.  It is with joy and enthusiasm that I look toward Ryan’s next opportunity to make a lasting impact in such an important leadership role.  We are blessed to have his energy, intellectual curiosity, drive, and commitment to Our Lady’s mission, and I look forward to the tremendous successes I know he will achieve with the Annual Giving team.

Please note that we will be posting the Director of Prospect Management position Monday.  We will post this internally for five days on the HR Jobs website.  I encourage you to contact Ann Moran if you have an interest in discussing the position.

Please join me in congratulating Ryan on his transition to this important leadership position!

My best,

Micki

Notre Dame Day Staffing

Dear Colleagues,

Thank you for your enthusiasm and excitement for Notre Dame Day 2016! Many of you have reached out to express interest in volunteering during Notre Dame Day. We will be coordinating the staff schedule and ask that you complete the form at the link below indicating available times you are able to volunteer.

All types of support are needed, from organizing, technical support, social media support, runners, assistants, etc. These positions will vary, but each role is critical to the success of Notre Dame Day.

As we continue to build the staff schedule we will be in contact with you regarding specific roles. Thank you for volunteering your time to this exciting day!

The form will be available until end of day Monday, March 28.
 
Thank you for your continued partnership! 
 
My Best, 
Amy 

St. Patrick’s Day Alumni Participation Events: NYC and Chicago

In the coming week, Notre Dame family members will be asked to give back to local students and celebrate at ND-exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. We’re calling these events J.I.G.S. – Join In Giving to Scholarships.

100% of each attendee’s $20 admission gift will go directly toward the ND Club scholarship funds of either NYC or Chicago. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

While NDAA and the ND Clubs in New York and Chicago are partnering with their own promotion, AGSM will send a series of four email invitations beginning February 28 to undergraduate alumni with home addresses in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

Registration will open February 28 at MyNotreDame.ND.edu/StPatricksDay.  Please contact Jonathan Retartha if you have additional questions.
New York City
When: March 17, 3pm-11pm
Where: Connolly’s Times Square (121 W. 45th St)

Chicago
When: March 17, 8pm-11pm
Where: Jaks Tap (901 W Jackson Blvd)

 

Parents Program Spring Mailing

Dear, colleagues.

A solicitation to all current parents and lifetime parents (1-5 years past graduate) was placed in today’s mail. This solicitation is unique and powerful as letters were written and signed by a few generous benefactors.

Thank you to Kim Biagini, Megan Macri and Lynn Hubert for coordinating these heartfelt stories!

Sincerely,

Lindahl Chase, Brian Diss and Andrea Bullock