My first development role was in the world of higher education fundraising, in which I spent most days connecting with our alumni, welcoming our most adored donors to various campus events, and otherwise donning miscellaneous royal blue outfits to show my enthusiasm for the university (one of my favorite parts, I might add).As an eager...
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While January is renowned for turning over a new leaf and making resolutions, it can also be a dreary month filled with post-holiday blues and gross, cold weather. Our team is fully-embracing this month by making positive changes and choosing to be grateful for all we have. And of course, talking about our current obsessions....
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One of the hardest years of my life, 2017, was followed by one of the most glorious years to date. 2018 brought restoration, joy, growth and connection. When we closed the year, Matt and I looked at each other and shared specifically how grateful we were for the incredible year.Why are some years so life-giving...
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When I think of “interns” my mind always goes to Andrea Sachs from “The Devil Wears Prada” where she is running around fetching coffee, working 24/7 and Miranda Priestly doesn’t even know her name. If you don’t know what I am talking about, go watch “The Devil Wears Prada” immediately; you won’t regret it. Granted,...
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'Tis the season for decking the halls and getting all dolled up for holiday parties! I love getting dressed up and going out on the town with my friends - I always have a blast! This week is extra exciting because I have TWO holiday parties back to back. I’ve got both my dresses laid...
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Recently, I spoke with Girlboss about what leadership looks like and a topic we don’t hear a lot about – what is it really like to be the boss. How do you manage all of your business and personal priorities? Your family and a team and clients? All the things?I told Girlboss: “There are often times when,...
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“Small seeds of gratitude will produce a harvest of hope.” It could be the Thanksgiving season or my recent reading of “Remember God” by Annie Downs, but when I ran across the quote above this week, it stuck with me.As we approach the holidays, it is not lost on me that this joyful season is...
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It is the most wonderful time of the year! We don't know about you, but we sure are ready to get our holiday decorations up and let the festivities begin. One of our favorite things about the holidays is that we get to fully embrace the act of giving. Here at Choice, we have compiled...
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November – December is my favorite time of year! Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Black Friday, holiday parties, Christmas and my birthday all fall in these glorious months, so it feels like an endless party! The sheer excitement of the season, mixed with media traditionally being on hiatus gives every PR professional a little breathing room making it...
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You’ve heard us say it many times here at Choice: relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it is with our clients, our contacts, our families, our friends or each other, relationships come first. Always.You will see from our recent InstaStory series, #WorkplaceWednesday, that the Choice team works from many different places...
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