Alexis Walstad Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Assist faculty with qualitative analysis of a ten-year longitudinal study of nonprofit leadership and change management

St. Paul, MN

Set the strategic vision and goals for the organization with our board of directors and staff leadership teamManage a $4 million budget and fundraising activities to meet annual budget goalsGrew organization's revenue nearly 500% within 12 yearsCo-create innovative, cross-sector programs to reduce disparities for refugees and immigrants in Minnesota

St. Paul, MN

Oversee all staff, programs, financials, and administrative functions of KOMStrategically build partnerships and programs to enhance support for refugees from Burma in MinnesotaRepresent KOM and the Karen community to the public

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Create and implement a robust development plan to support a rapidly growing organization that assists refugees from Burma in Minnesota
• Write grant proposals and reports to government agencies and private foundations
• Build understanding of the Karen community in Minnesota and KOM’s activities through diverse media channels

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Developed project plan, timeline and budget for a public festival drawing an average of 1,000 participants
• Delegated tasks, monitored progress and coordinated efforts between 25 team members to ensure deadlines were met and project was completed successfully
• Oversaw efforts to raise $18,000-$20,000 annually through grants, sponsorships and earned revenue
• Earned media coverage in print, online, radio and TV outlets and provided training for event spokespersons

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Directed communications efforts and managed grant programs for an organization that awards 100 grants each year to food and shelter providers in Minnesota
• Pioneered several communications initiatives including key messaging development, marketing plans, website redesign, and social media outreach
• Participated in task forces to create a three-year strategic plan and revise grant guidelines

• Managed Affidavit of Relationship program during a period of major revisions by the State Department
• Recruited, screened, trained and supervised volunteers and interns; doubled internship positions
• Directed planning and execution of community outreach event
• Other outreach efforts, including developing and conducting presentations and soliciting donations

• Synthesized and translated English-language news about French elections and politics
• Tracked election news in French print and broadcast media
• Assisted with research for presidential and legislative campaigns
• Participated in campaign events such as distributing tracts

• Tracked political issues and candidates by monitoring media, conducting research, and attending events
• Wrote media advisories, press releases, formal plans, and website and blog content
• Contacted media representatives and potential volunteers regarding advisories, press releases, and events
• Assisted in planning and implementing grassroots organizing events

Public Affairs

B.A., Humanities And Media And Cultural Studies, Political Science, French

Activities and Societies: Macalester Christian Fellowship (Exec. Member 2007-2008; small group leader 2005-2006); Heifer Project.

Education record

Master'S Degree, Public Affairs