Category: Non-Profits

Look Before You Leap: How to Transition into the Non-Profit Sector

by Julie Erickson | Apr 3, 2019 | Career Transition, Frequently Asked Questions, Job Change, Non-Profits | 0

Many job seekers approach me for help in transitioning to the non-profit sector. I’m always...

Jobs for People Who Love To Travel

by Julie Erickson | Jan 20, 2014 | Job Description, Job Skills, Job-Search, Non-Profits, Right Fit Job | 0

A reader asks “What are the best jobs that allow you to travel?” Obvious travel-filled...

3 Keys to Writing a Great Cover Letter

by Julie Erickson | Nov 15, 2013 | Cover Letter, how-to, Non-Profits, Right Fit Job | 0

During two recent searches, I paid attention to which cover letters drew me in, made me want to...

What Salary Should I Ask For? Can I Negotiate?

by Julie Erickson | Oct 30, 2013 | how-to, Money, Non-Profits, Right Fit Job | 2

On my college’s LinkedIn page, a discussion is going on about salary negotiation. I start...

Enthusiasm Counts: Lessons from the Recruiting Front

by Julie Erickson | Oct 25, 2013 | Cover Letter, Interview, Job-Search, Non-Profits, Right Fit Job | 0

I completed one recruiting engagement and am hopefully near the end of a second one. The people I...

Thank You, Wikipedia

by Julie Erickson | Nov 25, 2011 | Non-Profits | 0

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I just thanked Wikimedia Foundation for giving Wikipedia to me and...

What to Expect from an Interview for a Non-Profit Job

by Julie Erickson | Jul 6, 2011 | Interview, Non-Profits | 0

Non-profits hire just like any other company – sometimes well, sometimes badly. So non-profit hiring managers will ask most of the same questions as for-profit hiring managers. One thing I know is that non-profit hiring...

Succeed by Managing Stress When You Start Your New Job

by Julie Erickson | May 19, 2011 | Job Change, Non-Profits | 0

A new Executive Director of a large NYC non-profit is completely swamped, and is not taking time for coaching – even though she knows it might help her. Here’s what I reminded her about: “When you started in...

Whether to Apply or Not: Values, Purpose, Mission Fit

by Julie Erickson | Feb 2, 2011 | Job Skills, Job-Search, Non-Profits, Right Fit Job | 0

From a recent ad for Oceana, a non-profit, here’s evidence that it really matters whether you emphasize your desire to work at a place: The Office Coordinator will support the Vice President of Global Development and will...

Effective Support for Haiti

by Julie Erickson | Jan 22, 2010 | Non-Profits | 0

I have given to several requests for funds to help people hurt by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Here’s where and why: 12for12k.org: because it’s a Twitter- and Facebook-powered fundraising mechanism, showing...

November 12for12K Challenge is Tweetsgiving!

by Julie Erickson | Nov 11, 2009 | Non-Profits | 0

Join a global expression of gratitude on YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Posterous and blogs within the 48 hours of Tweetsgiving (11/24 – 11/26). The goal of Tweetsgiving is twofold: Create a viral expression...

12for12K – Support Doctors Without Borders TODAY!

by Julie Erickson | Sep 29, 2009 | Non-Profits | 0

Today is 12for12K – let’s raise $12,000 in 12 hours for Doctors Without Borders – amazing healers going where so many others will not go – JOIN ME! Simply click the title of this post, or click below....