Nonprofit Grant & Development Executive
Resume:
Dr. Julie L. Wood
“MSCED MBAPA DBLA
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EMPLOYMENT CEO/PRESIDENT Julie L. Wood Services, Inc.
Atlanta, GA 1989 – Present
Specializes in nonprofit development, grant writing, fund-raising, event planning, development of proposals and programs for job skills training and employment, case management, and outreach. My community advocacy philosophy is based on principles, values, and practices that create projects that employ women, men, and youth while providing opportunities for improving communities. The company provides community economic development services to non-profit organizations and small cities/communities. Fund-raising efforts are innovative and well-timed.
Includes:
Grant Research. Conduct searches to identify funding sources for project concepts.
Non-Profit Development. Prepare all documents and applications for incorporation.
Project Development. Fully design, implement, and coordinate all aspects for success.
Business Plans. Prepare business plans from start to completion.
Editing and Technical Assistance. Assistance and services are essential to produce high-quality finished products.
Grant Consultation/Training. Provide guidance, training, and coaching to write grant proposals and hone skills to result in effective grant writing techniques.
Business Development Coaching. Walks side-by-side, providing support and services that enable a smooth and efficient process for business start-ups.
Virtual Office Assistance – 23 years of experience as executive support to maintain a productive office environment and/or business on the run. Maintain files, manage correspondence, arrange meetings, keep your calendar, manage projects, and professionally meet all of your needs as a small business owner.
Fundraising Assistance - Over 36 years of experience in fundraising. Develop fund-raising concepts as well as plan, implement, and coordinate efforts to achieve maximum results.
Over the 26 years of my experience, I have either raised or assisted in raising over $4,000,000 for charitable causes. The primary focus of my business was to provide start-up and development assistance to non-profits.
Key Achievements:
The following is a list of successfully funded projects written by the Grant Writer, Julie Wood, with one major grant assisted by Julie totaling approximately $225,095,000.
Programs Funded
Youth Sports and Cultural Program $300,000
Youth Organization (wrote or assisted) with $3.8 million plus in grants and donations
Job Skills Training and Employment for Housing Authority Residents $40,000
Job Skills Training and Employment for WAGES participants $80,000
Job Skills Training and Employment for Low-income residents $10,000
Men's Rehabilitation Center Grant $125,000
Job Skills Training and Employment for WAGES $100,000
Teen Pregnancy Outreach $65,000
Enterprise Zone Grant for Business $250,000
Job Skills Training and Employment for W-t-W $150,000
Computer Technology Grants (2) $65,000 + $180,000
Small City Grants Fishing Pier $500,000 + $500,000
Bird Watching Tower $50,000
Waterfront Management Plan Development $500,000
Teen Pregnancy Outreach $125,000
Land Acquisition Grant $750,000
Oral History Project $10,000
Section 8 Project Grant $250,000
Family and Child Enrichment Grant $250,000
After School Program Grant $135,000
Community Control Grant $250,000
Youth Financial Literacy Grant $85,000
Disability Employment Grant $150,000
Financial Literacy Grant as well as trainer $300,000
Adventures in Literacy After School $375,000
Disaster Relief Grant $425,000
CDBG Grant for After School Project $650,000 (co-wrote)
Family Resource Center $110,373,186
Project To Advance Black Males $106,000,000
Historical Preservation Project $350,000
Childcare Agency $187,500
Work Experience
CEO/President JMS Secretarial Services Daytona Beach, Florida 1997-1999, 2000-2001
Secretarial support for companies and individuals. Secretarial training program for women needing to transition from welfare to work.
Key Achievements:
Successfully trained 60 women over 3 years to transition from minimum wage or unemployed status to higher-waged positions as clerks, secretaries, business owners, assistants, receptionists, and marketing representatives.
Executive Secretary Daytona Beach Housing Authority Daytona Beach, Florida 1996 - 1997
Key Achievements:
Provided executive secretarial support to the Executive Director of the Housing Authority. This included managing rent payments and coordinating other staff and projects.
KEY SKILLS
Technical Skills Strategic planning Support Coordination
Event planning and coordination Fundraising development
Leadership skills Management experiences
Case management Business plan development
Conflict Resolution Accounts Management
Volunteer coordination Research and development
Training Facilitator Sponsorship development
Marketing and promotions Community engagement
Project evaluation Managing executives
Preparation/generation of reports Technical writing
Proposal development Contract management
Public speaking Sales
Project management Computer Literate, and able to use most software
Personal Skills
Quickly determine viable solutions, able to research and identify needed data and resources for projects, ability to set priorities, work plan development, design and close commitments, strong team building skills, and innovative.
Flexibility, problem-solving abilities, good communication skills, and creativity
Multi-tasking, setting and reaching specific goals, strong interpersonal skills, a people person, resourceful, data analysis experience, effective in creating partnerships, strong presentation skills, ability to develop and maintain donor base, personal vehicle use available, volunteer management experience, recruiting experience, outstanding leadership skills, experienced organizer, community advocate, database management, and able to interact with constituents.
EDUCATION Grace 4 Life Bible College
Daytona Beach, FL
Doctorate/Business Leadership and Administration
2020 – 2021
One year of intensive study in the field of Business Leadership and Administration. My degree is the completion of my educational journey as well as my conviction to be a change agent in this world. I have international reach. It is just a compliment to what I have done daily for the past 10 years.
Strayer University /Maitland, FL M.B.A./Public Administration 2008 - 2010
Three years of intensive study in the field of Public Administration. My degree helped to hone my understanding and gain expertise in designing and implementing programs and projects in communities. Developed skills in diversity, project management, strategic planning, conflict resolution, fund-raising, and proposal development.
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH M.B.A
Sports Management
2006 – 2008
Enrolled in a dual degree program. Sports Management was an option of interest. Transferred to Strayer University/Maitland, FL, to pursue a degree that was more in my field of experience.
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
M.S. /Community Economic Development
2003 – 2006
Three years of intensive study in the field of Community Economic Development. My degree helped me to understand and gain expertise in designing and implementing programs and projects in communities. Developed skills in diversity, project management, strategic planning, conflict resolution, fund-raising, and proposal development.
Daytona State University
Daytona Beach, FL
Business Administration
1980 – 1980
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL
Political Science
1976 – 1979
New Smyrna Beach Senior High
New Smyrna Beach, FL
1971 – 1974.
Also, I received training to provide training in Financial Literacy from the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, Inc. (NCNE) in 2002.
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