Nonprofit Leadership Programme

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

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is offering an unpaid remote internship in Bolton, UK, focused on advocacy and fundraising. Candidates will develop leadership skills by engaging with community and government members. This part-time program requires a commitment of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks, providing valuable experience in nonprofit leadership and advocacy.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary; passionate individuals about fighting poverty are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Government members to advocate for poverty reduction.
• Learn and execute fundraising strategies.
• Update job postings and assist in recruitment.
• Develop marketing strategies for media outreach.

Job description

Overview

The Borgen Project is an international nonprofit that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people affected by war, famine and poverty. This is an unpaid, remote internship designed to provide insight into nonprofit leadership and advocacy. It is a part‑time programme of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks; if availability is limited, you can complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy Leadership Development — meet with members of Government in your District/Constituency; represent The Borgen Project at business, political and community events; mobilise individuals to contact government members 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Unpaid internship

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations
• Non-profit Organizations