We are thrilled to announce our new Foundation Director JudeAnne Hastings! She is intimately familiar with the Holy Cross mission and was a great partner when we collaborated on projects in the past with Holy Cross College
JudeAnne is a successful fundraising professional with almost 25 years of experience. She has a proven track record of developing and executing innovative marketing campaigns, securing substantial fundraising targets, and fostering long-term partnerships with stakeholders. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies from Saint Mary’s College at Notre Dame and an Master of Public Administration in Not for Profit Management from Indiana University South Bend.
She began her career as the Director of Marketing for Signal Travel & Tours, Inc. handling all aspects of marketing. In 2000 she moved to Saint Mary’s College first as the Assistant Director of the Annual Fund then moved into the role of Director of Annual Fund in 2005. During 2010, she became the Director of Development with the Lafayette Catholic School System coordinating all development, enrollment, and marketing efforts for four schools within the Catholic school system. In 2014, she took the role of Director of Mission Advancement for St. Thomas Aquinas, the Catholic Center at Purdue, planning and directing all development activities including Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Planned Giving and Stewardship.
She returned to the Notre Dame, Indiana area in 2016 joining the Holy Cross College family as the Director of Alumni and Parent Programs responsible for all alumni and parent relations for the College. She moved into the role of Director of Development in 2017 providing leadership responsibilities for all aspects of all fundraising and was promoted to Associate Vice President for Development and Communications in 2019. She was again promoted to Vice President for College Relations where she oversaw alumni and parent relations, marketing and communication, and special events. She also continued in her role overseeing the College’s annual giving program, ensuring its continued growth.
JudeAnne currently resides in Granger, Indiana with her two daughters, RaeAnne (12) and NyaAnne (10).