Nonprofit Leadership Programme

Borgen Project; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the UK is seeking passionate individuals for a part-time unpaid internship. Interns will engage in advocacy work, meet with government members, mobilize support for poverty reduction and learn key nonprofit management skills. This opportunity provides valuable experience while contributing to impactful causes. College credit is available.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary.
• Passionate about fighting poverty and injustices.
• Open to individuals from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet with government members to represent the organization.
• Mobilize individuals to support key legislation.
• Learn how to fundraise and meet targets.
• Update job postings and assist in recruitment.
• Pitch story ideas and develop social media strategies.

Job description

About the Borgen Project

The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, we have supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Program Overview

This part‑time, unpaid 12‑week remote programme provides insight into the key skills required to lead and develop a nonprofit organization. You may work up to 12 hours per week and complete the programme in fewer weeks if your availability is limited.

Responsibilities

• Meet with government members in your district/constituency to 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.
• Learn how to fundraise, create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Update job postings, inform groups and classes of openings, introduction to recruitment platforms and listen during interviews.
• Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast and digital media, utilize social media and develop strategies for web‑based messaging.

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary. We’re looking for people passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of GPAs or background.

Details

• Unpaid internship; college credit is available.
• Start date: new programmes begin every month – choose the month you wish to start.

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Watch our video to learn more about the Borgen Project.