Season's greetings, team! As we dive into the final weeks of the year, I want to share my gratitude for all that you give to DAR and UGA. I'm lucky to work with such a committed group of professionals, and I'm especially appreciative for your support over the past few weeks during the VP interview process. Your presence, kind words, and thoughtful questions spurred me on. And I'm now so grateful to have the opportunity to lead you as vice president. My door is open, and I am ready to hear your ideas as we continue our strong momentum.
We have lots to celebrate this month—I’m looking forward to our Jingle Jam, Toys for Tots drive and holiday feast together. Our good friends at the Terry College have launched an initiative that I would like for all of us to consider: #BestDecemberEver! What can do you to make it the Best December Ever in your role, for DAR and for UGA? Don’t be surprised if I reach out or walk around to ask you what you’re doing to make it the Best December Ever. Let’s finish 2023 strong!
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Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the UGA Foundation |
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What You'll Find in This Month's Pulse |
- ? Fundraising Update
- Upcoming DAR Meetings ?
- Events for Alumni + Friends
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DAR Jingle Jam + Toy Drive ?
- ? SEC Championship ... and Beyond
- Postseason Solicitation Campaign ?
- ? End-of-Calendar-Year Solicitation
- ❄️ Winter WonderLights Tickets
- ? Georgia Magazine Winter Issues
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DAR Headshot Schedule ?
- ? DAR Stars: Eric Schmidt + Leandra Nessel
- ✈️ Regional Programs Travel Schedule
- Open DAR Positions
- ?? Staff Announcements
- Just for Fun: UGA Thanksgiving Video ?
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Please see our latest fundraising results. Questions? Email Jeremy Ransom.
APR is up 9% year-over-year and we are on track to achieve our goal at the end of the year. We have had a successful quarter with APR donors through Beat Week, Dawg Bowl and the Black Alumni Homecoming Tailgate Box. Questions? Email Heather Duiser. |
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DAR Jingle Jam December 5 | 3-5 PM One Press Place Basement |
DAR Holiday Feast December 14 | Noon-2 PM Snelling Dining Commons *The registration deadline has passed. |
Alumni Assoc. Winter Board Meeting January 19, 2024 Lamar Dodd School of Art |
Discover DAR January 26, 2024 Terrell Hall |
Winter Development Meeting February 12, 2024 Tate Grand Hall |
UGA Board of Trustees Winter Meeting February 22-23, 2024 Athens, Georgia |
Discover DAR February 23, 2024 Terrell Hall |
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Spring Town Hall March 11, 2024 | 8-9:30 AM Tate Grand Hall |
UGA Board of Visitors Spring Meeting March 21, 2024 Athens, Georgia |
Discover DAR March 29, 2024 TBD |
Discover DAR April 26, 2024 TBD |
Spring Development Meeting
May 13, 2024 Tate Grand Hall |
Discover DAR May 24, 2024 TBD |
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Events for Alumni + Friends |
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Founders Day Luncheon January 25
Terry Business Learning Community |
Founders Day Student Celebration January 26 | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Tate Plaza |
| 2024 Bulldog 100 Celebration February 9 Sanford Stadium West End Zone *Honorees will be announced mid-Dec. |
Georgia Women Give Spring Event
March 21-22, 2024 Athens, Georgia |
Dawg Day of Giving
March 26, 2024 Virtual |
Honors Week
April 1-5, 2024 *Alumni Awards Luncheon is April 5 |
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DAR Jingle Jam + Toy Drive |
Eat, drink and be merry during DAR Jingle Jam on Tuesday, December 5! We will gather in the basement of One Press Place to celebrate with a tacky sweater contest, refreshments and karaoke. DAR will also be collecting Toys for Tots. Collection boxes will be at 1PP in the large breakroom on the first floor and in the second-floor breakroom. We will be accepting donations until 5 p.m. on December 7. Questions? Email Carol Barach.
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SEC Championship ... and Beyond! |
As the Dawgs march to Atlanta this weekend, UGA supporters will be seeking ways to connect with UGA and show their spirit. A few things to keep in mind for the SEC Championship and beyond: -
DARCOMM continues to update alumni.uga.edu/football with news and events for alumni and friends. If you have something to add, please email Elizabeth Elmore.
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Annual Giving launched a postseason solicitation campaign; details below.
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There are invite-only events being hosted by the Office of the President and the Athletic Association. "All-call" events include chapter game-watching parties, including the Atlanta Chapter's gathering at Monday Night Brewing Company. Please encourage your contacts to attend those events if they are not going to the game.
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End-of-Calendar-Year Solicitation Campaign |
This year's calendar year-end solicitation will launch in early December with a direct mailer hitting mailboxes and a series of three emails that will wrap up on December 31—just in time for donors to take advantage of their 2023 tax deductions. Questions? Email Sherry Abrams.
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Postseason Solicitation Campaign |
The Bulldogs are going trophy hunting tomorrow and Annual Giving is rallying donors with another postseason campaign! Every donor who gives through this solicitation will receive a spirited, limited-edition sticker sheet. The campaign will continue as long as our Dawgs keep bringing home the W's. Questions? Email Sherry Abrams.
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❄️ Winter WonderLights Tickets On Sale ❄️ |
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The winter issues of Georgia Magazine are in the mail and should be arriving in mailboxes any day now. When the DAR batch arrives at One Press Place, they'll be placed in the publication boxes on the second floor. In the meantime, most of the stories are live online. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Elmore.
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? DAR Headshot Schedule ? |
New employees: have you scheduled a headshot with Edwin Hammond? Fill out a scheduling form below; headshots are taken in front of 1 Press Place. |
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Eric Schmidt Eric is a major gift officer on the Parent Giving team. He loves to cook, so be sure to ask him for his favorite recipe. |
| Leandra Nessel Leandra fundraises for UGA Libraries. When she's not watching British/Icelandic murder mysteries, she's catching a Braves game. |
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The Regional team will be traveling to the following cities soon. |
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Chris Jefts Jacksonville/Orlando, FL (Dec. 11-12)
Rome/Atlanta, GA (Dec. 18-19) Justin Hill Miami, FL (Dec. 13-15) Atlanta, GA (Dec. 18-19) *daytrips
Rob Carrico Dallas, TX (Dec. 4-7) Houston, TX (Dec. 12-15) Christina Varnedoe Savannah, GA (month of December) Katie Adams
Chattanooga, TN (Dec. 12-14) |
| Ellie Engquist NYC Area (Month of December) Adam Prescott
Atlanta, GA (Dec. 12-14) *daytrips Elizabeth Kozak Augusta/Athens, GA (Nov. 29-Dec. 1) Chattanooga, TN (Dec. 12-14) *tentative Alysse Capitanelli NY Area (Dec. 4-8 + Dec. 11-15) LaRisa Chambers Los Angeles, CA (Dec. 6-8) |
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Open Positions
This is to make you aware of position postings in the division. We encourage anyone interested in applying to do so. All UGA HR policies and procedures will apply. If you know of a potential candidate who may be a good fit for an opportunity, contact Michelle Carter. |
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- Welcome to Genevieve Antwi-Nuamah, Marketing & Communications Analyst, DAR Communications
- Welcome to Erin Windham-Hill, Career Consultant, Career Center
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Welcome back to Karine Bauch, Prospect Management Specialist, Research & Prospect Management
- Welcome to Zeb Brookshire, Trusts & Estates Coordinator, Gift and Estate Planning
- Congrats to Heather Penland, named Development Analyst, Research & Prospect Management
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Congrats to Haley Arner, named Comm. Coordinator, DAR Communications
- Congrats to Ellen Sims, named Asst. Regional Director of Development, Vet Med
- Best wishes to Elizabeth Jackson, leaving Regional Programs
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Best wishes to Brandi Raines, leaving the Career Center
- Best wishes to Marino Blocker, leaving Advancement IT
- Best wishes to Jessica DeAngelis, leaving DAR Communications
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Best wishes to Mary Margaret Boyd, leaving Alumni Relations
From Andrea Parris:
I am pleased to share two staff changes as we continue to enhance donor and alumni engagement in DAR. If you have any questions, please let me know. -
Amanda Brown will join the Donor Relations & Stewardship team effective today. She will continue to manage DAR’s signature programs: 40 Under 40, Bulldog 100 and the Alumni Awards Luncheon.
- Lauren Cook will join Siara Abdulla and Jill Bateman on the Strategic Initiatives team as she continues to engage UGA donors with customized stewardship and events.
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In case you didn't catch DAR's annual Thanksgiving video thanking donors for their ongoing support of UGA. |
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Do you have information for an upcoming edition of the Pulse? Send it to Elizabeth Elmore. |
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