Please join me in welcoming TJ Alford. He is joining the Development team as a Regional Director on the Chicago Team. Prior to his arrival at Notre Dame, TJ served as the Assistant Athletics Director for Development at the University of Illinois Chicago. He oversaw all fundraising efforts for the athletic department. Prior to UIC, TJ spent five years in the Sunshine State working as the Director of Sales at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, the premier multi-purpose facility at Florida State University and home to the men’s and women’s basketball programs. In his role, he generated significant revenue while overseeing all premium sales and arena sponsorships. Prior to starting at the Tucker Center, TJ spent two years as a Service & Retention Consultant for FSU Athletics and Seminole Boosters. He oversaw sales, marketing, and solicitation of new business opportunities for group sales while serving as the primary contact for more than 1,500 donors, season ticket holders, and boosters. TJ is an alum of Southern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration. He and his wife, Ashton, live in Granger with their two children. His first day at Notre Dame will be August 2.

– Jerry Barca

Prospect Management and Research is thrilled to welcome back Elicia Dennis to University Relations! Starting Monday, July 24, Elicia will serve the NY Metro Region as our newest Prospect Management Consultant.

Elicia joins us from the College of Arts and Letters and their Office of Communications, where she managed a portfolio of over 100 websites and led web strategy, including multiple award-winning site redesigns. Prior to this role, she was an intern in University Relations, first with Annual Giving and then with Stewardship. Elicia also currently serves as President of Notre Dame’s Black Faculty and Staff Association.

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Elicia earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and a Master of Science in data science from Notre Dame. She and her boyfriend, Raymond, now reside in Mishawaka with their two dogs: Hope and Buckley.

Please join me in welcoming Elicia to our team!

Jonathan Retartha

Dear Colleagues,

The first fall renewal mailing (renew #1) is dropping in mailboxes starting Thursday, July 20 to all our unrestricted and giving society benefactors. As a reminder, this mailing is sent to all assigned and unassigned benefactors whose annual giving is less than $25,000, asking them to renew their previous calendar year gift by their respective fund owner. This mailing is being sent to over 26,000 households and will be followed by email reminders in the weeks to come. If you have any questions regarding our renewal strategy, please reach out to the appropriate fund (Sorin, Rockne, Law, etc.) owner on the annual giving team and they can assist.

Thanks!
Annual Giving Team

Be advised of a possible UPS labor strike on August 1, 2023, when the company’s current labor union contract with employees expires.

While the strike may be averted by a new labor contract, we have a set of recommendations to minimize potential disruptions to outbound shipping operations in the event there is a strike.

These steps include:

• Departments with existing Federal Express (FedEx) parcel accounts should leverage this service provider as the primary conduit for urgent mail shipments during a strike—contact Procurement Services for parcel account lookup and user administration. See below for how to request a FedEx account should one be needed. FedEx provides priority domestic and international air and ground delivery services, including a competitive discount, in-office pickup, and authorized drop-off locations on or nearby campus.

• FedEx parcel accounts can be used at FedEx Office locations, namely the LaFortune Student Center location. FedEx Office associates will create shipment labels on demand at the counter and accept a FOAPAL as payment. Store locations will also accept pre-labeled FedEx Express and FedEx Ground packages in lieu of using in-office pickup or a FedEx Drop Box.

• A secondary means of sending priority mail and small package shipments include using the United States Postal Service (USPS). Procards are accepted as payment at the on-campus Hammes Mowbray location. FOAPALs are accepted as payment through an arrangement with Mail Distribution.

• For outbound shipments weighing more than 150 lbs. (i.e., Freight), contact Central Receiving for assistance at 574-631-4188.

In addition to these measures, there are steps you can take at the unit level to prepare for a potential UPS strike, including:

• Begin to transition outbound shipments to alternate carriers to avoid packages being held up within the UPS transit system if a strike occurs.

• Plan ahead and prepare for longer lead times for both inbound and outbound shipments.

• Expect delays.

• Drop off pre-labeled packages, as in-office pickup services may be limited while a strike is active.

• Review projects, work, and needs through August and inform colleagues who may be dependent upon shipping for their work of the implications of a potential UPS strike.

Moving forward, Procurement Services will continue to monitor the UPS situation and offer updates on this webpage. In the meantime, please contact our office if you have any questions.

How to request a FedEx parcel account:

To set up a new FedEx parcel account and parcel user profile, please email the following information to jsokol2@nd.edu:

• Department Name, Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code

• Shipper’s Name, Phone Number, and Email Address

• FOAPAL (this will be used as a default for outbound shipping charges, this value is required and can be changed at the time of label creation)

Additional FedEx information can be found HERE.

Respectfully,

Procurement Services

buy@nd.edu

574-631-4289

Please note the location of the next Benchwarmers playoff game listed in today’s souNDoff was incorrect. The next game will be played at Boehm Park.

We’re excited to share three new job postings!

If you love to create, inspire, plan, and deliver, check out Annual Giving’s Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving Associate Director role!

Closes: Sunday, July 16 @ 11:59 pm

Focus on: Donors and benefactors excited to support the Law School and Mendoza College of Business Graduate school through a Giving Society

To learn more: reach out to Katie Kerby or Sheri Egendoerfer

Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at segendoe@nd.edu.

If you love ND Athletics and have experience in working in close partnership with Athletics administration, coaches and Development colleagues to close leadership-level philanthropic gifts, check out Regional Director, Athletics Advancement role!

Closes: Monday, July 24 @ 11:59 pm

Focus: Donors and benefactors excited to unlock the grace of giving through their support and affiliation with ND Athletics.

To learn more: reach out to Riley Koval, Beth Graybill or Adria Logan

Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at alogan3@nd.edu or bgraybil@nd.edu.

If you love working with inspiring women to unlock the grace of giving inside the challenge of a brand new role, check out Director, Hesburgh Women of Impact role!

Closes: Tuesday, July 18 @ 11:59 pm

Focus: Planning, strategizing, and executing on deliverables for Hesburgh Women of Impact as they celebrate and empower the women of ND through philanthropic initiatives

To learn more: reach out to Anne Overly or Beth Graybill

Know someone who would be great at this job? Please share the job posting link or connect us by email at bgraybil@nd.edu.

Happy birthday to all our UR employees celebrating their special days in July! You shine as bright as a firework!

7/2—Cheryl Vowels
7/3—Katherine Lane
7/4—Giovana Heeter
7/5—Ashley Van Avermaete
7/7—Brigid Jackson
7/8—Brian Diss
7/8—Brittany Jaso
7/10—Patrick Brennan
7/10—Megan Hale
7/10—Roz Palusci
7/10—Christina Ryan
7/11—Megan Richard
7/11—Lin Wang
7/14—Anita Sareen
7/14—Lori Tinkey
7/15—Carleen Quinlan
7/16—Gail Slevin
7/17—Patty Kokesh
7/17—Darrell Paulsen
7/17—Teesha Wright
7/18—Kevin Vaughn
7/19—Meghan Buysse
7/19—Susan Lynch
7/20—Jordan Wahlstrom
7/23—Valerie Plinovich
7/23—Christopher Walsh
7/23—Brandon Williamson
7/26—Tracey Mulherin
7/27—Greg Williamson
7/30—Jill Calderone

Colleagues,

Please note that as of July 7th, Anna McKeever will no longer be with the Annual Giving team. If you were working with Anna on any projects, please contact Katie Kerby for a transition plan. The role of Associate Director, Law and Graduate Business Annual Giving will be posted on jobs.nd.edu shortly.

We are grateful for Anna’s many contributions to our team, including breaking all-time unrestricted fundraising records for the Notre Dame Law School and the Mendoza College of Business. Anna will assume the role of Advisor to Fr. Dan Groody, Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education. Please join us in congratulating Anna on her move and wishing her success in this next chapter in her life and career!

Thank you,
Katie