Please remember to have attendees for the Texas Pep Rally Reception entered in BEAT by Tuesday, September 1 at 5 PM.  Also, please remember to have attendees for the Texas Tailgate entered in BEAT by Friday, September 4 at Noon.

We have developed a reminder sheet for the RSVP dates for all of the fun Development football events this season! Please see the attachment.

If you have any questions about the pep rally receptions, please feel free to contact Teri Vitale at 1-9986 or Heather Moriconi at 1-9784. If you have questions about the game day tailgates, please contact Jennifer McGuire at 1-3278, Mary Fisher at 312-322-0909, or Sara Kassen at 1-2975.

Heather Moriconi

As we strive for continuous improvement and implement innovative technology solutions which will assist in maximizing philanthropy, we recently completed a thorough review of our UR information strategy and the underlying organizational structure. This review concluded that certain aspects of the post OAD split structure were not fostering the level of productivity and innovation which we had hoped for.

As a result , we have elected to recombine our existing Strategic Applications and Information Strategy groups under the leadership of Carleen Quinlan. The newly formed unit will now be known as the Strategic Applications and Business Intelligence group. This contingent has already taken steps to enhance our prioritization process, allocate our IT resources more effectively, and manage projects centrally. We are also confident that the united structure gives us the best opportunity to intensify innovation, heighten collaboration, manage volume, speed delivery and ensure alignment with our strategic imperatives.

While now reporting to Carleen, Cheryl Prentice will lead a variety of special projects while concurrently partnering with the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing team on its business intelligence and applications. Cheryl has been a catalyst in this restructuring effort and has shown tremendous leadership in effecting these important changes.

I am indebted to the various partners who selflessly invested their time in this strategic review and also want to acknowledge the newly combined team for their willingness to embrace a revised approach. Effective Monday, August 31st, the team will be co-located on the 10th floor of Grace Hall. Lastly, please join me in thanking Carleen for accepting this challenging role and inspiring her new cohort. I look forward to the opportunities ahead!

Tim Willis

Tomorrow the Rockne Heritage Fund and Athletics Advancement will be hosting the second event in the new Coach’s Chat series which began this year. ALL MEMBERS OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS ARE WELCOME TO LISTEN AND PARTICIPATE. Details are as follows:

What: Coach’s Chat with Muffett McGraw featuring her quick take on ND Women’s Hoops, interactive Q&A, and fun poll questions

When: Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00pm est

What Benefactors Were Invited?:
– members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council
– JGIA donors
– all campaign leadership level athletics benefactors (commitment of $100k+)
– all leadership level endowed GIA and EforE donors to Athletics
– $1m+ lifetime donors to athletics
– Rockne Blue (one-time experience)
– Rockne Gold

How to Participate:
Dial-In: 877-229-8493 Passcode: 114107

With questions please contact Alex Romagnolo or Brian Powell.

Brian Powell

Dear Colleagues,

I am very pleased to share that Brian Diss, is joining the Annual Giving and Strategic Marketing Team! Brian, will be the new Associate Director, Sorin Marketing, effective Tuesday, September 8. Brian will be focusing his time on the recruitment strategy for the Sorin Society, developing new product offerings and the stewardship of current members. Brian will continue to work with a small cohort of leadership prospects as he transitions to this new role.

In addition to Brian’s successful fundraising time at Notre Dame, he has a wealth of experience in Annual Giving. Brian served as the the Director of Annual Giving at Creighton University from 2012 – 2014.

Brian is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame and he earned his Masters degree from Northwestern University in 2011.
Amy Schell

Baby Abigail joined the Santucci family on Monday, August 17.  She’s doing well, “kicking butt in the NICU”, according to Dan.  Abigail arrived a little earlier than planned, so she’ll be in the NICU for a short time before heading home to siblings Johnny, Avery and Luke.  Congratulations Meredith and Dan!

Anne Griffith

The University of Notre Dame Department of Development has cordially invited a small group of first-year parents to “Welcome First-Year Parent Receptions” on Friday, August 21 at various locations on campus. The Department of Development hopes that parents will join representatives from their regions for an evening of great food, drink, wonderful company, and an opportunity to meet fellow parents of first-year students.

The parents may have a previous relationship with the University, or this may be their first exposure to the University.

The welcome receptions will take place in six campus locations:

· Southeast Region: Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Northeast Region: O’Brien’s Club, Compton Family Ice Arena (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Chicago Area: Club Naimoli, Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Midwest Region: Warren Golf Course Clubhouse (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· West Region & Global: Main Building Rotunda (7:30pm – 9:30pm)

· Principal Gifts: Hesburgh Library Penthouse (8:00pm – 10:00 pm)

Sara Kassen

Below is the list of dates and locations for the 2015 football season pep rallies. They are free to attend and tickets are not required. They all begin at 6 p.m. EST.

ND vs. Texas, Sept. 4 – Outside the Rockne Memorial Building
ND vs. Georgia Tech, Sept. 18 – Purcell Pavilion
ND vs. Massachusetts, Sept. 25 – Compton Family Ice Area
ND vs. Navy, Oct. 9 – Joyce Center Field House (north dome)
ND vs. USC, Oct. 16 – Hesburgh Library mall
ND Vs. Wake Forest, Nov. 13 – TBD

This year, the university will not be holding Friday Football Luncheons; however, there will still be access to Notre Dame Stadium on home football Fridays at the north tunnel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. for fans to walk to field level and take photos, unless the visiting team schedules a practice.

Fighting Irish Media