Overview
The Borgen Project is an international organisation that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. The organisation campaigns to make poverty a focus of U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. The Nonprofit Leadership Programme provides an insight into the key skills needed to lead and develop a nonprofit organisation. This is a part-time, unpaid remote programme of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.
Advocacy Leadership Development
* Meet with members of Government in your District/Constituency; represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events; mobilise individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
Fundraising Development
* Learn how to fundraise. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
Recruitment
* Update job postings; inform groups and classes of openings; introduction to recruitment platforms and listening in to interviews.
Marketing and Promotion
* Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast and digital media; utilise social media and develop strategies for web-based messaging.
Experience
No prior experience is necessary. We’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPA or background.
Details
This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date
New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.
Note: Watch our video to learn more about The Borgen Project.
Eligibility and Roles
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Internship
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations
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