Announcements

DART Consultative Council - 11/16/09

The Consultative Council is a group of development and financial leaders from across the university. They meet with DART project leadership monthly and provide input and feedback on changes to data processes and policies that will affect the entire community.... More

Data Conversion Team - 11/16/09

This team has been working steadily to find the right home for all of our current DAC data in DART. They are making great progress with the first segment of data that covers constituent and biographic information. As the subject... More

Online Community Design Team - 11/16/09

This DART design team is responsible for creating our new, interactive, online portal. The members listed below represent the main team. However, we expect to rotate others onto the team depending upon the online subject matter. The team’s focus at... More

Revenue Management Design Teams - 11/16/09

Revenue is the second functional area of DART to be designed. The design is spread over two groups. The first team has ten representatives, two of whom are also part of the Design Core Team. After careful consideration, we established... More

Learn more about the Constituent Management Design Team - 09/21/09

A Tour de DART slideshow on the Constituent Management Design Team, which was the first of the DART design teams to start work last month. In this presentation, find out who's on the team and what the co-leaders have to... More

Get target start dates for design teams and effort estimates for volunteers - 09/21/09

A Tour de DART slideshow with details for design team volunteers. In this presentation, see how the design teams overlap, how much effort is required by volunteers, and estimates for when each design team will get to work.

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Learn about phases, workstreams, and timing for DART implementation - 09/21/09

A Tour de DART slideshow with audio of John Hornbuckle, Blackbaud Engeament Manager on the DART Project Management Core Team. In this presentation, hear about U-M's overall approach to implementing DART. It includes a review of implementation phases with some... More

What are the biggest challenges facing DART Project members? - 07/14/09

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 - 07/14/09

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.... More

What to expect as a volunteer - 07/13/09

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 - 07/13/09

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... More

Why cycling is a good analogy for the DART Project - 07/13/09

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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Volunteer for DART Design Team or Resource Group - 05/12/09

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.... More

Will DART work for Mac users? - 04/30/09

DART project team shared information with Apple Core on whether DART will work for Mac users. Click on the link below to view the presentation. Apple Core is a group of system administrators across the Ann Arbor campus. Members are... More

MAIS forming new organization - 04/20/09

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... More

Negotiations and Design Planning - 04/07/09

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.... More

DART Funding Approved - 02/24/09

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... More

Blackbaud Returns Gap Estimations - 11/25/08

(Project Update Nov. 2008) Project team reviewed and analyzed Blackbaud estimates for identified gaps to determine trends and areas for further review. Blackbaud executives met with DART project team to determine overall direction and mutually agreeable decisions regarding handling of... More

Fit Gap Result Reporting in Progress - 10/20/08

(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... More

Fit Gap Analysis Wrapping Up - 09/01/08

(Project Report Sept. 2008) Analysis activities continue, and will be completed this month. Gaps identified vary in size and complexity. None of the gaps identified to date are "show stoppers" for the project. September Project Progress Report. Documentation... More

Fit Gap on Schedule - 08/01/08

(Project Report Aug. 2008) Nearly 50% of the Fit-Gap analysis is complete and the project team is on schedule to complete conference room pilots and infrastructure testing by the first week of September. The number of gaps identified so far... More

New name for DAC Replacement System - 06/25/08

DART: Donor and Alumni Relationship Tool was chosen as the name for the system that will replace DAC. Kevin Bergquist submitted the name as part of the DAC Replacement naming contest. Kevin is the Medical School's Director of Communication... More

Fit Gap Kick-off Meeting - 06/01/08

June 25, 2008 - Learn more about the University's plan to replace our current Donor, Alumni, and Constituent (DAC) Database. The meeting will feature presentations and software demonstrations by Blackbaud (a leading fundraising and engagement software provider), provide an orientation... More

Phase 1 of DAC Replacement Underway - 05/01/08

"Fit Gap" Phase of DAC Replacement is underway. It involves detailed exploration of product/services offered by Blackbaud, the selected technology provider. During the Fit Gap phase we will 1) Establish comprehensive requirements, against which the Blackbaud system will be evaluated;... More

What is the DART project? - 04/30/08

An effort to replace the existing Development, Alumni, and Constituent Database with newer technology to match the size and complexity of the U-M Development Program. We are exploring a single business management system that integrates all facets of Development, including... More