Monthly Archives: November 2015

Rita Udvardy and Julie Burnett join the Data Integrity Team

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In our efforts to strengthen relationships with our alumni, parents, and friends, we as a division, are focused on using data to help drive strategy and decision making. Regardless of where benefactors are in their philanthropic journey with Notre Dame, data will continue to play an integral part in our efforts to engage our donors in bringing them closer to the University and her mission. Each and every one of us share in responsibility of maintaining the integrity of our data.

Today, I am happy to announce that Rita Udvardy and Julie Burnett have accepted the positions of Data Analyst within the Data Integrity team. In these roles, Rita & Julie will build upon the foundation of our biographical framework and look to improve and enhance our collection, recording and reporting of key biographical data points. Both Rita & Julie bring an array of talents developed in their time with Donor Services, Engagement Information and Annual Giving Programs.

Please join me in congratulating both Rita & Julie – we are truly blessed to have them in these roles!

 

Patty Herrity

2015 Winter Mailing

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The 2015 Winter Mailing began to drop to all Alumni, Parents, and Friends on Friday, November 20, with the final pieces dropping on Tuesday, November 24. The mailing includes a Christmas card and letter from Fr. John, as well as a reply card and business reply envelope.
Also included in the mailing is the link for the Christmas microsite, www.christmas2015.nd.edu. The site contains a letter from Fr. John, a video Christmas greeting from the University, and a link to make a gift.
Lindahl Chase

Sorin Impact Report

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Team,
On Tuesday, November 24, all current Sorin Society members received the below email and link to this year’s Sorin Impact Report. It includes wonderful profiles of our students and demonstrates the incredible impact these benefactors have on Notre Dame each and every day. I encourage you to read and forward it to any potential Sorin Society benefactors as a way of encouraging a year-end gifts.
We will distribute hard copies to each fundraiser in the coming weeks. If you know of any benefactor who would like to personally receive a hard copy, please let me know.
Thank you,
Brian DissYou have had a profound impact through your generosity to Notre Dame! You, along with nearly 8,800 other members of the Sorin Society are helping to educate the hearts and minds of young women and men to be leaders for a world greatly in need.

I invite you to read this year’s Sorin Impact Report to hear directly from our students how you have made their Notre Dame experience possible and powerful over the past year.

Thank you for all you do for Our Lady’s University.

Yours in Notre Dame,

Amy Schell
Director, Edward Frederick Sorin Society

P.S. If you would like a hard copy of this year’s report, please reply to this email. Hard copies will be mailed in January 2016.

2015 STEWARDSHIP REPORT

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For the first time, the stewardship report was included in all 4,200 endowment report packages. The follow up mailing dropped last week to those donors who do not receive endowment reports and who have contributed at least $5000 during the last fiscal year or $100,000 lifetime (more than 3,000 benefactors).

Special Events & Stewardship produces the stewardship report annually. Through compelling benefactor stories and photography, the booklet illustrates the success of the previous year’s fundraising efforts. Please contact Sara Kassen with any questions: 574-631-2975.

Stories of Thanks

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An email will be sent out tomorrow to our entire database of Notre Dame alumni, parents and friends with this note from Lou Nanni:

As we gather with loved ones over the Thanksgiving holiday, we would like to share with you the stories of eight students in Notre Dame’s Class of 2019.

Each of these students was given a GoPro camera to capture the excitement from their travels home to campus and their first eight weeks of college life at Notre Dame.

Thanks to your generosity, and that of the more than 100,000 donors to the University this past year, each of these students has received significant financial aid.

As you’ll see in these four short videos, they are extraordinarily grateful for your help to make their Notre Dame experience possible—and so are we.

In this season of gratitude, please know how much we thank you for changing the lives of these eight students, and countless others, here at Notre Dame. For this, and so much more, we are forever thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lou Nanni,

Vice President, University Relations

LINK TO STORIES:  http://8for8.nd.edu

Condolences to Brenda Carr

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It is with deep sadness that I share with you the news that Brenda Carr’s aunt, Flora Alexander passed away on Sunday, November 22nd; Flora was born on June 4, 1920.

The visitation will be this Saturday, November 28, at 9:30 am and a funeral Mass will follow at 10:30; the visitation and the funeral will take place at 1501 W. Washington, St. Augustine Church.

Please keep Brenda and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of loss.

 
Mary Ellen Koepfle

Welcome Peggy Queen to Donor Services

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I am pleased to announce that Peggy Queen has accepted the position of Lettershop Coordinator. She joins us from the Engagement Information team as a result of the retirement of Barb Patnaude as well as the reorganization announced in September.

Peggy began her career at Notre Dame as a gift processor in which she also worked in alumni files, performed report writing and information tracking, and assisted in many campaign-related events. She then moved to Research as a propsect analyst where she provided support for the Western area team, aka the Best of the West.

At our most recent UR Summit, we celebrated Peggy’s 25 year milestone anniversary–we welcome her wealth of Development knowledge and experience.

Peggy’s first day will be November 30th.  We are eager to see her positive contributions to Donor Services and enthusiastically welcome her to our team!

Sharon Rankert

New Online Giving Form

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Colleagues,

It’s with great pleasure that the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team announces the New Online Giving form!

With more gifts than ever coming in online and through mobile devices, this new form has been built to work seamlessly with all devices. It is also designed to be more user friendly, making it easier for our benefactors to make their gift!

Head on over to the new form here to check out the new look and feel, and be sure to try it on your mobile device too!

Many thanks to Rick Kohler for leading this effort and the many members of IS, Donor Services, OIT and AGSM that worked many hours to make this fantastic new giving form a reality.

Best,

Mark Naman

New Canon Copier Installation Complete

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The Canon installation near Gift Planning is now complete.  Before sending a print job to the new copier/printer, please be sure to select the new printer called “ESC Three” from your list of available printers.
If you need some of the advanced features that the printer has (e.g. secure print, staple, 3hole punch) please follow the instructions in the attached document.
We are scheduling a formal training session with a Canon representative for the near future. Each “session” is approximately 30+minutes long.  They will cover the material multiple times due to space limitations of the room where the printer is installed.
Please plan to attend one of these sessions.  As mentioned in the previous communication, there is also the on-line E-learning option as well as a mini booklet attached to the device.  Thank you for your patience as we migrate to this new device and learn its functionality.
Brenda Carr
Jeff Faust

New Canon Printer by Gift Planning

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Team,

As previously communicated, Canon is now the University’s preferred supplier of copiers and printers. The ESC M20i East copier located on the West side of the building will be transitioned from Xerox equipment to Canon on Thursday, November 19th from approximately 9:00 am to 10:00 am.  During this transition time, the printer will not be available. Please plan to utilize the ESC-Two printer on the north side during this time.  Our DSS team and Canon will work to ensure print queues and drivers are installed on your computers. A notification will be sent out once the installation is complete and the new Canon copier is operational.

 

There are three ways to learn the functionality of the new device:

1)      E-learning training website provided by Canon, please see below instructions to access the website.

2)      A mini instruction booklet attached to the device for you to reference.

3)      Formal training from a Canon representative will be forthcoming at a later date, we will keep you posted.

 

Procurement Services will coordinate with Xerox the removal of the old copiers.  

Thank you for your patience during this transition.

 

Brenda Carr                                                                                                  

Jeff Faust

 

Instructions to access the E-learning material

Click on this link https://elearning.csa.canon.com

The link will take you to a Canon e-learning sign-in page.  Do not supply your credentials here, rather click on the link to the right that says “register”

Fill out the Account Registration form with your email address, name and phone number.

Use JMQ23263 in the serial number field and 46556 in the zip code field

Be sure to place a check mark in the box next to “terms and conditions agreement” and click “register”.  Then click “I agree” on the pop-up box.

Next, you will need to choose the appropriate printer which is “C5250” which will take you to the e-learning material for the new Canon copier

NDAA Welcome to Boston Event

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Dear team, 

 
The Notre Dame Alumni Association will host a ‘Welcome to Boston’ event this Friday (4:00 – 8:00 p.m.).  If you work with benefactors who may be interested in attending the event, please note we have a limited number of guest list spaces available. If interested, please speak with Gavin McGuire as soon as possible to confirm names for the guest list. 
Kicking off the Shamrock Series weekend in style, the event will welcome the Irish faithful to Boston and will feature the Notre Dame Cheerleaders and Leprechaun, as well as other special guests. The event takes place at Game On / Blazing Paddles Restaurant and Bar (82 Lansdowne Street) adjacent to Fenway Park from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 20th and costs $50 per person. Please note all guests will be asked to provide a photo ID for entry verification.
My best,
Micki

 

New Project Specialist Position

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Colleagues,

The Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing department is excited to announce a new Project Specialist position in the Operations and Technology team. An overview of the position is below. More detail can be found in the posting on jobs.nd.edu, which will be posted shortly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
Best,
Mark Naman
 
Project Specialist
The main objectives of the Annual Giving & Strategic Marketing team are to increase unrestricted and recognition society giving, total donor count and the percentage of undergraduate alumni who make an annual gift to the University. The Project Specialist works closely with segment and fund leaders, tasked with creating strategic marketing campaigns to achieve these goals, and the execution team, tasked with implementing the campaigns. The responsibilities of the Project Specialist include, but are not limited to:
  • Guiding the team and organization on how to work within our Campaign Execution Process.
  • Leading the team on how to get the most of out self organization.
  • Maintaining and leading prioritization of AGSM campaigns and execution.
  • Being the SME on use of our toolset, currently Trello, to deliver on campaigns effectively.
  • Assessing the Campaign Execution Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.
  • Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right solution to remove the impediment.
  • Facilitating getting the work done without coercion, or dictating the work.
  • Assisting with internal communication and improving transparency and work visibility.
  • Supporting and educating the team, especially with respect to grooming and maintaining the backlog.
  • Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style whenever possible, and leading by example.
  • Bringing disclosure and transparency to the department about campaigns.
  • Developing master campaign execution schedule.
  • Monitoring and evaluating process and execution effectiveness, team productivity, and work capacity vs demand to provide continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with non­-AGSM groups.

Our deepest condolences to Teresa O’Connor

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It is with profound sadness that I share with you the news that Teresa O’Connor’s husband, Jim, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th from 4-8 at the McGann Hay Funeral Home, 16260 SR 23 in Granger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30am at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Father Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C. Fund for Excellence in Catholic Education at Notre Dame. Please keep Teresa in your prayers.

 

Laura Midkiff

Sympathies to Michael Sullivan

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​​Our deep​est​ sympathies to Mike Sullivan​ on the passing of his father​. Mike’s father, Ed Sullivan, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, with his family at his side.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 17, from 3:30 to 7:30 pm at Palmer Funeral Home on Cleveland Road in South Bend. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Joseph’s Parish in South Bend on Wednesday at 11:00 am, with visitation one hour prior.

Please keep the Sullivan family in your thoughts and prayers.

 

Krys Montague

Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) Annual Holiday Auction

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Dear Colleagues,

It’s that time of year again! Come support the Youth Development Programs at the Robinson Community Learning Center (RCLC) on Saturday, December 5th! The RCLC Holiday Gift Auction is a great place to find gifts for your loved ones or yourself! All proceeds help to create opportunities for students to travel and attend a Teen Leadership Retreat.

For more information please contact Velshonna Luckey at vluckey@nd.edu or 631-3312. Admission is $5 in advance or at the door. Hope to see you all on December 5th at 4-6PM.

 

Craig Horvath

New Position in Special Events & Stewardship

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Dear colleagues:

I am thrilled to announce a new position in Special Events & Stewardship. This new role will be charged with planning and executing Notre Dame’s 175th marquee celebration and the launch of the 8th comprehensive fundraising campaign. The program director will also be responsible for the regional campaign events, which will take place in strategic markets throughout the country. This individual will work closely with colleagues in the Campaign Administration unit and will have additional duties on campaign events and with special constituencies, including members of the Campaign Cabinet.

We will be posting this position today with a preferred candidate in mind. However, please do direct any interest to me. Happy to discuss opportunities on my team.

In Notre Dame,

Katherine Lane

It’s a Boy! Congratulations Mayuri and Anup!

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Mayuri Changede, and her husband Anup Khinvasara welcomed their son, Prish Anup Khinvasara into the world on Friday, November 13 at 9:10 p.m.! He weighed in at 6 lbs 6 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well!

Please join me in congratulating Mayuri and Anup on the newest blessing to their family!

Changede Baby

Carleen Quinlan

New Canon Printers

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Sent by Procurement Services in behalf of Canon:

The New Canon MFDs are FINALLY here, but how do you use them?

 

Attend one of our recurring instructor led web based training sessions to: ask questions, learn the basics and see all the new features that will help you throughout the day.

No registration required, just pick a date and time that fits into your schedule and join the call.

 
Sessions start next Monday, November 16th, 2015. Further sessions may be scheduled based upon interest. The # of attendees per session may be limited in order to facilitate an optimal learning environment.

new canon

 

The topics covered will be

  • Basic Functions
  • Security Functions
  • Advanced Functions
  • Q&A
WebEx Information:
When: 11/16/2015 through 11/18/2015 and 11/20/2015
Time: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
URL: https://canonsolutionsamerica.webex.com/canonsolutionsamerica/j.php?MTID=mccf42c3daed9e896cb7c1b7a377ceae7
Password: NDCanon
Audio Connection: 1-650-429-3300
Access code: 794 131 972

 

When: 11/16/2015, 11/17/2015 and 11/20/2015
Time: 2:30PM to 4PM
URL: https://canonsolutionsamerica.webex.com/canonsolutionsamerica/j.php?MTID=m6c3c920c70687db1cb189a250d624200
Password: NDCanon
Audio Connection: 1-650-429-3300
Access code: 791 274 081

November 11th Canon Installation

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Team,

As previously communicated, Canon is now the University’s preferred supplier of copiers and printers. The ESC-One copier on the south side of the building will be transitioned from Xerox equipment to Canon on Wednesday, November 11th from approximately 1pm to 3pm.  During this transition time, the printer will not be available. Please plan to utilize the Xerox ESC-Two printer on the North side during this time. Our DSS team and Canon will work to ensure print queues and drivers are installed on your computers. A notification will be sent out once the installation is complete and the new Canon copier is operational.

There are three ways to learn the functionality of the new device:

1)      E-learning training website provided by Canon, please see below instructions to access the website.

2)      A mini instruction booklet attached to the device for you to reference.

3)      Formal training from a Canon representative will be forthcoming at a later date, we will keep you posted.

Procurement Services will coordinate with Xerox the removal of the old copiers. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

 

Brenda Carr and Jeff Faust

 

 

Instructions to access the E-learning material

Click on this link https://elearning.csa.canon.com

The link will take you to a Canon e-learning sign-in page.  Do not supply your credentials here, rather click on the link to the right that says “register”

Fill out the Account Registration form with your email address, name and phone number.

Use JMQ23263 in the serial number field and 46556 in the zip code field

Be sure to place a check mark in the box next to “terms and conditions agreement” and click “register”.  Then click “I agree” on the pop-up box.

Next, you will need to choose the appropriate printer which is “C5250” which will take you to the e-learning material for the new Canon copier

Annie Envall, Service Program Director

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Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that Annie Envall will join the Alumni Association staff as the new Service Program Director. Annie graduated from Notre Dame with a B.A. in Sociology and a Minor in Gender Studies in 2006.  Annie and her two daughters, Fiona and Brigid, live in South Bend.
Annie has spent her career working in the non-profit sector which includes Catholic Charities where she is currently employed, the Council on Aging in Elkhart County, and S-O-S of Madison Center and the Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County.  Her responsibilities have ranged from volunteer coordinator, case manager, facilitator, trainer, and advocate for underserved communities, and victims of abuse. She comes to us with a strong knowledge of our local and national non-profit partners.  Most evident, however, is Annie’s deep passion for serving others, and her pride and love for her Alma Mater!  You will quickly be energized by her enthusiasm, creativity, and her drive to make a difference.
Annie’s first day will be Monday, November 16th.  Please join me in welcoming Annie back to Notre Dame.
In gratitude,
Angie Appleby Purcell

 

Congratulations, Patti McLaughlin

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Dear Colleagues,

It is with excitement for Patti McLaughlin that I share with you her acceptance of a new position in the Law School. Patti begins her new role this week as the Assistant Director of Career Development at Notre Dame Law School. She will work with 1st, 2nd and 3rd year Law Students and counsel them with respect to employment: summer and post-graduation full- time work. This will include Law Firm employment, Judicial Clerkships, Public Service and Government opportunities.
Patti has been a member of the AG&SM team for more than four years. During her time, she has earned her green belt, filled several roles, and provide significant contributions to the team. She has served as writer, project manager, worked in Reunion Giving, stepped in during times of vacancy for other roles, and most recently lead Annual Giving for the Law School.
Patti will continue to work with AG&SM in a limited capacity until January, ensuring success for year-end fundraising.

We will all miss her grammar expertise and especially “the” red pen. Please join me in congratulating Patti on her opportunity. We will be posting this position in the near future.

In Notre Dame,

Amy Schell

Giving Society Reminders

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Colleagues,

The November/December Recognition Society reminders were mailed on Wednesday, November 4th. These were sent first class presort and will be arriving in mailboxes beginning Thursday, November 5th. A total of 6,525 reminders were sent.

The counts per society are:

Sorin 5,124
Corby 444
JCOS 269
OSTM 374
Rockne 314

Please contact the Donor Experience team at 1-5198 if you have any questions.

Best,

Rita Udvardy