I shit you not. A graphic was part of the email that included a score. It's not clear how the score was derived. Could be the number of years that I've given, I'm not sure.
I cannot believe this is real. This is downright Orwellian. Somebody actually thought this was a good idea. They really didn't think this one through.
Here's the text:
Hello Nigel Tufnel,
Passion. Generosity. Loyalty. Each of these describes the powerful force that is the Notre Dame family. Whether it's playing the Victory March at a wedding reception, maintaining a tailgating tradition with friends and classmates, or ensuring that blue and gold (and green) make up the majority of your wardrobe, there are so many ways that you can exemplify what it means to be NDLoyal.
On top of it all, you have demonstrated your own loyalty by paying it forward to the students who have followed in your footsteps. Nigel, you have been one of Notre Dame’s most committed alumni by making a gift to your alma mater over the course of x academic years. Thank you for your loyalty! Your generosity provides the next generation of Domers an unparalleled undergraduate education and a student experience unlike any other.
You are a part of the 42,644 ND alumni who give back to Notre Dame on an annual basis. Notre Dame ranks 3rd in all of higher education in terms of the number of alumni that are called to give back to their alma mater each year!
To speak to more than just your years of giving back, you have been an even greater champion for Notre Dame by furthering your impact through matching gifts.
Thank you for all the ways you love Notre Dame - including this incredible show of generosity and loyalty. We look forward to continuing to share your story and celebrate all the ways that you are ND Loyal.
Some Dude ‘07
Senior Director, Annual Giving