Inspired, effective writer/coach on career transformation and non-profit management
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Principal at Mission Advancement Consulting
- Past
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- Executive Director at New York Restoration Project
- Consultant at Share Our Strength
- Board Member at Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest)
- Executive Director at City Harvest
- Associate Commissioner at Dept. of Employment, City of New York
- Board Member at New York AIDS Coalition
- Assistant Director, Community Supports at Community Service Society
- Education
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- New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Smith College
- Leonia HS
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Julia Erickson’s Summary
I have almost 30 years experience in senior management positions in non-profit industry in New York City. Drawing on that experience, I now help people identify and achieve their mission and life purpose. My own purpose is to coach people to find and achieve the "right fit" in their lives and work. This involves helping people grow in their careers, find and pursue their passion, develop leadership ability, market themselves effectively, and transform their careers - and usually also their entire lives.
Each person comes with their own special circumstances, talents and wishes. I have a set of tools that suit each person individually to enable them to reach their goals. I guide most people to identify a clear vision and mission and an action plan to bring those to reality. For those seeking new employment, I assist them in market themselves to prospective employers. I support people to identify what kind of work and work environment will make them happiest, and act as cheerleader and support during the search process.
After 12 years running major NYC non-profits, I also am an expert on non-profit management and culture, leadership development, human resources, marketing and fundraising, planning, and other business management subjects. This makes me an excellent coach for non-profit leaders, especially CEO's and Executive Directors.
Julia Erickson’s Specialties:
Career transformation writing and coaching
- For-profit to non-profit career/job transitions
- Resume development
- Cover letters
- Interview prep
- brochures
- Compensation negotiation
Action-based, results-oriented strategic planning
- Vision
- Mission, Vision
Non-profit management and governance expertise
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Internal and external communication
- Organization-building
- Financial management
- Board relations
Julia Erickson’s Experience
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Principal
Mission Advancement Consulting
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
April 2006 — Present (3 years 8 months)
Career transformation coach specializing in career management, for-profit to non-profit career transitions, leadership development, finding your passion, and achieving your goals.
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Executive Director
New York Restoration Project
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2005 — 2006 (1 year )
Turned around operations of Bette Midler's non-profit devoted to restoring and maintaining parks and community gardens in Upper Manhattan and low-income neighborhoods of New York City.
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Consultant
Share Our Strength
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
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Board Member
Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest)
(Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)
1999 — 2005 (6 years )
Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest-the Nation's Food Bank Network) comprised of more than 200 member organizations that provide donated and purchased food to hungry Americans.
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Executive Director
City Harvest
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1994 — 2005 (11 years )
Led anti-hunger organization to dramatically increase its capacity to help feed hungry New Yorkers. Grew to help feed 265,000 people weekly (from 33,000) by rescuing and delivering 24 million pounds of food, with an annual operating budget of $10 million in privately-raised dollars. Shifted to providing fresh produce and using operations to improve public health.
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Associate Commissioner
Dept. of Employment, City of New York
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Government Administration industry)
1990 — 1994 (4 years )
Created and led Public/Private Initiatives, linking publicly-funded job training programs with private employers to ensure that unemployed people were prepared for jobs that exist and skills in demand.
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Board Member
New York AIDS Coalition
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1984 — 1994 (10 years )
Founding Board member of coalition of community-based HIV/AIDS services that successfully advocated for state and federal funding for community-based approaches to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
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Assistant Director, Community Supports
Community Service Society
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1984 — 1990 (6 years )
Led day-to-day operations of department that supported community organizing efforts in New York City, in the areas of housing, economic development, public health, crime reduction, HIV/AIDS education and services, and non-profit organizational development and fundraising.
Julia Erickson’s Education
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New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury
MBA , Leadership, Innovation, Ethics, Marketing , 2006 — 2007
- Activities and Societies:
- Dean's List, graduated with distinction
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Women's Studies, Political Science, Philosophy 1980 — 1981
Graduate work toward MA. Teaching Assistant, Women's Studies.
- Activities and Societies:
- Active in women's coffeehouse and other community efforts.
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Smith College
BA , Government, Women's Studies, Latin American Studies , 1976 — 1980
Participated in Project on Women and Social Change 1979-1980. Research Assistant to Professor of Government and Professor of Religion 1980. Financial aid work in Smith College Elementary School Library and Student Government office, among others.
Member of panel on "Private College, Public Action" for inauguration of College's 10th President in 2002. Selected by students to be keynote speaker at inaugural Leadership Conference in 1997.- Activities and Societies:
- VP Senior Class, Senior Prank Committee, Government Department Liaison, Rec Council
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Leonia HS
HS , 1971 — 1976
- Activities and Societies:
- Editor-in-Chief of Yearbook, Captain of Color Guard/Flag Twirlers, Vice-President of Class, Honor Society
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Julia Erickson’s Honors:
2003 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year
2002 Woman's Day "Woman Who Inspires Us"
1997 Ellen Lurie Award, Community Service Society of New York
Julia Erickson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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