Nonprofit Leadership Programme

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

Job summary

A global nonprofit organization in the United Kingdom is offering a part-time unpaid internship aimed at developing advocacy and fundraising skills. Interns will work approximately 12 hours a week for 12 weeks, with flexible start dates. Responsibilities include meeting government representatives, creating fundraising campaigns, and assisting in recruitment and marketing efforts. No prior experience is required, making this opportunity accessible to passionate individuals willing to fight poverty.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• Passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs.
• No prior experience necessary; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet Government members; represent the organization.
• Create and manage a personal fundraising campaign.
• Update job postings and assist in recruitment.
• Develop strategies for social media marketing.

Job description

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 national campaign is focused on making poverty a priority in U.S., Canadian and U.K. foreign policy. This is a part-time, unpaid remote programme offered through The Borgen Project’s Nonprofit Leadership Programme, with approximately 12 hours per week for 12 weeks. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Example Content

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

Internship ( unpaid; college credit available )

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Civic and Social Organizations
• Non-profit Organizations

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom