U-M - Donor and Alumni Relationship Tool (DART)

What are the biggest challenges facing DART Project members?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:07:13 -0500

A Tour de DART slideshow, featuring members of the Project Management Core Team. In this presentation, learn more about each team member and what they think are the biggest challenges facing them on the project.

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Contract signing & Design Teams Kick-off on the horizon

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:06:14 -0500

A Tour de DART slide-cast by Larry Chaffee. In this section, recent project accomplishments and the racing milestones on the horizon. Since Fall 2008, we completed Fit Gap, gained funding approval, and started planning under an interim statement of work.

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What to expect as a volunteer

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:03:41 -0500

A Tour de DART slidecast by Larry Chaffee. In this section, Larry talks about the tasks for community resource group volunteers. He also describes Design Team cycles and activities and the big challenge in the Design Phase.

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It's not too late to volunteer

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:02:04 -0500

A Tour de DART slidecast by Larry Chaffee. In this section: Thanks to those who have already volunteered; An update on volunteer recruiting process; It’s not too late for those who are still interested; Volunteer forms are available in the resource section of the DART site.

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Why cycling is a good analogy for the DART Project

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:00:05 -0500

A Tour de DART slidecast by Jefferson Porter. In this section: The importance of the DART project, the purpose of the monthly newsletter, and why cycling is an appropriate analogy.

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Resource Group volunteer info packet

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:48:07 -0500

Information and sign up form for those interested in volunteering for design teams

Design Team volunteer info packet

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:45:42 -0500

Information and sign up form for those interested in volunteering for design teams

Volunteer for DART Design Team or Resource Group

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:28:46 -0500

We are seeking volunteers for Phase I of the DART Project. Some roles require more commitment than others. This presentation on project timeline, organization, and volunteer opportunities can help you decide what role you want to play in DART design. If you have questions about volunteering, please send them to caseaton@umich.edu.

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DART Project Organization

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MAIS forming new organization

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:09:14 -0500

U-M is transforming information technology services by combining ITCS, ITSS, and MAIS. Laura Patterson will assume leadership of the new organization. Provost Teresa Sullivan and Chief Financial Officer Tim Slottow made the announcement in the URecord. The organizations will continue to provide their key IT products and services supporting the university's operation. See Spotlight for more information.

Negotiations and Design Planning

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:54:32 -0500

We continue our contract negotiations with Blackbaud since securing funding from the IT Capital Projects Committee last month. Negotiations are complex, sensitive, and take time. We appreciate your ongoing support and hope to finalize a contract in the near future.

Project Preparation Builds
Larry Chaffee, our DART Project Manager, is keeping the project rolling through contract negotiations. He is filling in some of the key roles on the Project Team, which will be critical once a contract is signed. In addition, he is:

Identifying timeline and milestones, including phases of the project and targets for design, configuration, and testing of the new system

Defining the design approach by outlining design team roles, responsibilities and charges, as well as how teams will interact over the next year. We’ll be looking for volunteers and suggestions for team members once role descriptions are in place.

Future Project Communications
Next month we’ll launch a monthly communication from Larry Chaffee, which will provide a regular snapshot of the project progress and information for how to prepare for the new system.
You can also check the DART project site for announcements and resources.

Review archived emails and other resources to catch up on the project
Subscribe to the DART rss feed

DART Funding Approved

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:18:39 -0500

U-M Executive Officers approved funding (pending contract negotiations) to replace the current Donor, Alumni and Constituent (DAC) Database with a new Donor and Alumni Relationship Tool (DART).
This marks a major milestone in the project. Approval granted by the following:

Teresa A. Sullivan, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Timothy P. Slottow, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jerry A. May, Vice President for Development

Robert P. Kelch, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Chief Executive Officer of the Health System

Successful Fit-Gap Evaluation Concluded
The Fit-Gap evaluation gave the project team much valuable information about how to proceed.
Read the DART Business Case Executive Summary for more details on the project team's evaluation and recommendations.

Project Team moving on to Next Steps
Next steps are to finalize negotiations with the vendor and create teams to move the project along. The project team will ask for participation from the development and financial communities once a project plan for implementing DART is in place.

DART Business Case Executive Summary (PDF) (62 KB)

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:02:29 -0500

Fit-Gap evaluation and recommendations by DART Project Team

Fit Gap Result Reporting in Progress

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:21:34 -0500

(Project Update Oct. 2008) Gap identification has essentially been completed in functional, infrastructure, and project management/support areas. Capital Committee meeting to review Fit-Gap findings is scheduled for November 25, 2008, followed by a review with Executive Officers for the project. October Project Progress Report

Conference Room Pilot Methodology & Schedule (PDF) (94 KB)

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:46:51 -0500

Overview of conference room pilot subject areas and schedule

Fit-Gap Project Governance Model (PDF) (637 KB)

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:43:08 -0500

Outline of governance model and structure for Fit-Gap phase of project

Executive Kick-off Presentation (PDF) (882 KB)

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:39:41 -0500

PowerPoint slides from executive project kick-off on June 25, 2008

Executive Kick-off Web Broadcast

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:35:13 -0500

Recording of executive project kick-off held on June 25, 2008