Josh Simenstad Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, MN, US

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• MDB specializes in basketball training for athletes, teams and coaches who desire to improve their fundamental basketball skills. Coaching youth basketball to build confidence and teach life lessons. Key Contributions:
• Team training, youth skills development, player evaluation, team tryouts, private lessons and ball handling and shooting clinics.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Multi-program human service agency serving women and children affected by addiction, mental illness and poverty.Develop long-term partnerships with community members to increase volunteering and community engagement..
• Advocated Basketball in the Park program increasing youth participation 52% by fostering positive relationships with local police officers.
• Boosted the number of volunteers by 27% which increased volunteer hours by 18%.
• Secured incremental in-kind, individual and corporate giving increase of 105% by creating and maintaining successful partnerships.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Organization responsible for fundraising and programming to improve the quality of life for people affected with Multiple Sclerosis.Directed the planning, implementation and evaluation process for volunteer engagement.
• Established and executed MS Service Day, which included over 100 volunteers that helped families affected by MS undertake home maintenance projects throughout the Twin Cities.
• Coordinated volunteer selection, training and engagement plan for programs including the State Fair, Majestic Shores Resort and MS Youth Camp.
• Increased volunteerism of individuals with MS by eliminating barriers to participation in order to support the organization’s mission.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Seattle, WA And Minneapolis, MN

• Global foundation that grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.As member of leadership team, I managed community outreach efforts and supervised/trained volunteer staff across the entire.
• Raised funds through public appearances and building long-term corporate partnerships.
• Increased wish granting volunteers by 75% through community outreach efforts.
• Created weekly e-newsletter to communicate with volunteers and create a sense of community.
• Organized annual volunteer appreciation events and surveys to encourage commitment.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Key Contributions:
• Researched, drafted, and analyzed legislation; debriefed senator on issues concerning constituency on a daily basis.
• Wrote and distributed press releases to key media contacts and markets.
• Interacted with constituents by responding to their concerns and contributing articles to constituent newsletters.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Key Contributions:
• Lobbied government officials.
• Presented slide shows to interested groups across the state.
• Formed coalitions amongst various groups.
• Managed a staff of 10 canvassers who went door-to-door to raise funds and support for the organization's mission.

Ms, Public Service Management

Ba, Political Science

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