from the Indiana University Alumni Association. The award is given for volunteer service to IU and community.

Braasch was recognized at a banquet in December at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis. Seven other alumni from across the state were honored with the award.

She serves as the secretary of the IU South Bend Alumni Association,

chair of the scholarship committee and is a community captain for Hoosiers for Higher Education.

Braasch received her bachelor’s degree from IU South Bend in 1983 and her master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.

She is owner of DMB Associates, a fundraising consulting firm. She works with area non-profits organizations, such as Sacred Heart Parish and the Hope Rescue Mission. Recently she coordinated the grand opening of the Studebaker National Museum.

The Michiana Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals

honored her in December for her work as a fund-raiser.