Category Archives: General

Thank You!

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Well, it has finally come to my last day at Development, and my last full day on Notre Dame’s beautiful campus, and I think it is harder for me to leave now than it was after completing my undergraduate degree here in 2012. I had no idea when I started working for Micki in May 2013 that I would gain so many close friendships and have such a great support system after working at the Development office. I always enjoyed calling myself a cheerleader of sorts to everyone at the office, helping people get things done, encouraging those who may have had a less-than pleasant sort of day, and making people laugh and smile who really needed it. However, when I think of everyone at the office, I realize that you have all done the same for me, and that while things were incredibly busy or stressful with my Masters program, wedding planning, and my various extracurricular activities, Development was like a safe haven and a constant source of kindness. I feel truly blessed to have spent two years working with everyone, and am so thankful for everyone who has supported and encouraged me at different points over the past few years. A HUGE thank you especially to those who came to the wedding shower a few weeks ago, and to all who contributed to making that day so special to me (and to Jaime, who I shared all the details with on the phone). We are both so excited to begin this new and exciting chapter in our lives, and I will remember so fondly my family here in ND Development. If you would like to stay in touch, I will be keeping my llamore@alumni.nd.edu email address and I can also be found on facebook (though my name will soon be changing to Lauren Montes!) I look forward to seeing you all again, and please reach out if your travels bring you to Fort Worth, Texas.
-Lauren LaMore

AGSM Summer Mailing

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Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing’s Renewal and Upgrade segments of the Summer Mailing dropped on Friday, June 5. The direct mail piece was sent in a #10 envelope and includes a BRE and reply card and separate insert promoting two special offers: 1) Proud to Be ND Leprechaun lapel pin for gifts of $54 or more, and; 2) Proud to Be ND flag (3 x 5 feet) for joining a Recognition Society.

The Recruitment segments of the Summer Mailing will drop Friday, June 12. The direct mail piece will be sent in a #10 envelope and include a BRE and reply card and separate insert with pin and flag offerings, as well as the inclusion of four Proud to Be ND stickers for a computer keyboard.

Both mail drops will be followed by email campaigns through the end of the month Special thanks to the IS team for all their support during this process.

Here are images of the offering insert and a sample of the recruitment messaging.

 

-Amy Schell

 

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Farewell to Ariane Umutoni

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I am writing to share that Ariane Umutoni has decided to pursue her dream of graduate school and will be departing her position as administrative assistant in 405 Main on July 10, 2015. Please join me in thanking Ariane for her service over the past year and devotion to Our Lady’s University. We will post the position immediately to begin our search for Ariane’s successor.
Best,
Drew  Buscareno

 

Welcome Teresa Rose and Katharine Rose Wall!

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All,

I am delighted to share Aaron’s news on the birth of their two daughters.
The girls were born at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9th.
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Stacy and Aaron are bringing the girls home today.
They want to thank everyone for their prayers.
Bless God!
Brian Couch

Welcome Ryan Brennan as Director, Prospect Management

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Dear team,
I’m very pleased to announce that effective July 6, 2015, Ryan Brennan will transition to the role of Director, Prospect Management.  In this new capacity, Ryan will define and lead a comprehensive strategy for prospect management across the Development department, working closely with the talented Prospect Management team.  Critical to our team’s success, Ryan will work with all facets of the department to define strategies to maximize cultivation of University benefactors and explore new terrain in terms of geographic, industry, and demographic trends and capacities.  Ryan will serve as the primary partner to the Principal Gift team, working with Joe Gelchion and all principal gift fundraisers on maximizing the identification and cultivation of our highest capacity prospects.  Moreover, Ryan will work closely with the UR Sr Management team, serving as a key contributor to principal giving strategies, the campaign liaison, and key leader in pursuing effective partnerships of the Prospect Management team across the division.  
 
For the past four years, Ryan has made an incredible impact on our University Relations team as he served as Advisor to Lou Nanni, Vice President for University Relations.  It has been an absolute joy and privilege to work closely with him during this tenure, and I very much look forward to continuing our work together.  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 in this new role. 
 
Please note that we will be posting the Advisor to the Vice President, University Relations position tomorrow.  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 thanking Colleen McQuillan for her extraordinary work as Director, Prospect Management over the past few years and congratulating Ryan on his transition to the role! 
 
My best, 
Micki

 

3rd Annual ND Employee Shred Event

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3rd Annual ND Employee Shred Event

Wednesday, July 15th, 11:30am – 1:30pm

The Shred-it truck will park in Lot C1 near the Compton Family Ice Arena and will be available for you to destroy your personal documents for free! More information about the event will be sent out  early next week.

Please contact Jayne at 1-9354 or by email at jlamb5@nd.edu if you have any questions about the campus shred program.

Sincerely,

Jayne Lamb

An Ode to Peggy

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Life events like retirement bring us to realize just how grateful we are for our Notre Dame Development family.  Kristin Schoenfeld wrote this  “ode” to commemorate Peg Jewett’s retirement, and I want to share it with all the team.  Even if you haven’t had the great privilege of knowing Peg, reading this reminds us of how much we value each other as colleagues and friends. 
 
Thanks for being a part of our lives, Peg! We wish you well as you move to this next joyous phase of your life.        
– Anne Griffith

An Ode to Peggy

By Kristin Schoenfeld

Today we say farewell to a woman we admire

For too soon for us, this summer she will retire

Peggy’s years at ND have numbered to eleven

And for that – she will surely get closer to heaven

Starting out with Pat Hickey in the town of Stroudsburg

Of ND Irish lingo, she spoke not a word

As the seasons passed by and she travelled to campus

She quickly learned about football, and all the ND fuss

She soaked up campus knowledge, – tips, tricks and facts

And soon she took care of everyone’s backs

When sad times came to Peggy’s good home

Her Irish family helped her to not feel alone

We must have helped out, as Peggy soon decided

To become a Domer herself – and all were delighted

Her MNA degree was proof enough

That this ND woman was indeed tough

She rose through the ranks to become an RD

And for an assistant she chose lucky me!

Her donors are varied, they come from all walks

But good heavens, can they make Peggy talk!

They can hear the conviction, the true Joie de vivre

That can come only from those who truly love ND.

Stories from the heart, tales of devotion

She has inspired them all– and put dreams into motion!

Her on campus homes included Rorh’s and the Morris

The times she spent there she learned more than us!

To visit with donors, her Honda has travelled many miles

All so the Notre Dame faithful could share her sunny smiles

And now lucky Gary has married our Peg

Please keep her safe, happy and healthy we beg

So as future Notre Dame history unfolds

And we get inspiration to go out and be bold

Of Peggy’s legacy we will never forget

She is one in a million – on THAT you can bet

 

Career Center Clothes Closet

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The Career Center is collecting donations of men’s and women’s business attire/interview clothing for students who can not afford suits or business attire for interviews. We would like to open this up to students this Fall, but the closet is in need of more men’s and women’s suits/attire, shoes, belts etc. Please direct any questions and all donations to: Sarah Himschoot at 574-631-9915 or shimscho@nd.edu.
Ann Moran

Farewell from Peg Jewett

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Everything has a season and my “season” serving Our Lady’s University is drawing to a close.  I have decided to retire this July. It has been my great fortune and pleasure to have worked for the University of Notre Dame for better than eleven years.  I couldn’t have asked for a more fulfilling and satisfying job or to have worked with better colleagues.  Thank you for all you have added to my life:  I have been forever changed. And if your travels take you to Cape Cod, please let me know.  It would be great to see you.

 

God Bless,

Peggy