New yr, new semester, similar me. Sharing just a few enjoyable issues about me you might not know. We spend a lot time at work centered on fundraising (and that’s essential), however I imagine constructing sturdy… | Shanna Hocking

New yr, new semester, similar me. Sharing just a few enjoyable issues about me you might not know.

We spend a lot time at work centered on fundraising (and that’s essential), however I imagine constructing sturdy office cultures in development begins with valuing individuals for who they’re as people.

Here’s a glimpse into what makes me who I’m—and a reminder to have a good time what makes you uniquely you, too.

1. I really like a school city.

2. I accumulate personalised stationery as a result of I imagine in handwriting notes.

3. At 18, I knew I needed to have a profession in college fundraising.

4. I’ve flown to London for 27 hours on the final day of the fiscal yr to finalize a present settlement. Twice.

5. I really like concert events and dwell music. Last live performance: Mumford & Sons (in Tennessee) / Next live performance: Goose (in Alabama).

6. I gown up once I fly.

7. I labored 5 totally different jobs whereas I used to be in faculty (three concurrently), together with within the regional improvement workplace at my alma mater.

8. I get nervous making my Bold Moves—and make them anyway.

9. I missed a complete scene as a pacesetter within the play my senior yr (and nonetheless give it some thought typically).

10. I’m an eldest daughter (iykyk).

11. I really like blaring music and singing on the high of my lungs whereas driving.

12. My favourite taste is cinnamon.

13. My husband and I met after we had been 17.

14. I don’t watch unhappy motion pictures or TV exhibits.

15. I used to be rejected from 100 main present officer jobs throughout my senior yr of school.

16. I imagine in being grateful & formidable.

17. My happiest place is Kiawah Island, SC.

18. I as soon as slept in a single day within the desert.

19. My favourite meal is a hamburger and French fries.

20. I imagine within the energy of chilly outreach to construct relationships, friendships, and donors.

21. I used to be featured in The Wall Street Journal final yr. (Pic of me holding the print version.)

22. I don’t experience bikes.

23. I’m a lifelong learner and normally have an article able to advocate on any matter.

24. I constructed Hocking Leadership on a deep perception that profitable fundraising outcomes are achieved via strengthening management and crew possession.

25. I’m engaged on my second ebook.

BONUS: Because some traditions (and pleasant debates) are price conserving alive…Waterslides: sure or no? It’s a sure for me!