Nonprofit Leadership Programme

Borgen Project; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization addressing poverty is seeking associates for a part-time, unpaid remote internship. This role involves advocacy, fundraising, and marketing while requiring no prior experience. Candidates passionate about fighting poverty can gain valuable skills and college credit. Interns will work with government representatives and develop a personal fundraising campaign. Location is remote, and monthly start dates are available.

Benefits

College credit available

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; passion for fighting poverty is the primary criterion.
• Commitment to the part-time program and to the stated weekly hours.

Responsibilities

• Meet with government members in your district/constituency; represent the organization at events.
• Learn fundraising techniques; create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Update job postings; inform groups and classes of openings; participate in interviews.
• Pitch story ideas to media; utilize social media and develop web-based messaging strategies.

Job description

Overview

From CNN to The Huffington Post, The Borgen Project focuses on addressing global poverty by advocating for poverty-focused policy in the US, Canada, and the UK. The organization works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine, and poverty, with 20 years of advocacy experience and a track record of supporting legislation that benefits hundreds of millions in developing countries.

Nonprofit Leadership Programme — a part-time, unpaid remote programme (12 hours per week for 12 weeks). If availability is limited, you can complete the programme in fewer weeks. The programme provides insight into the skills needed to lead and develop a nonprofit organization.

Experience — No prior experience is necessary. The organization welcomes people who are passionate about fighting poverty, regardless of GPA or background.

Details — This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available. Start dates occur monthly; you may choose the month you wish to start.

Responsibilities

• Advocacy Leadership Development — Meet with government members in your district/constituency; represent The Borgen Project at business, political, and community events; mobilise individuals to contact their government representatives in support of key poverty-reduction legislation.
• Fundraising Development — Learn fundraising techniques; create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
• Recruitment — Update job postings; inform groups and classes of openings; an introduction to recruitment platforms; participate in interviews.
• Marketing and Promotion — Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media; utilise social media and develop web-based messaging strategies.

Qualifications and Expectations

• No prior experience required; passion for fighting poverty is the primary criterion.
• Commitment to the part-time program and to the stated weekly hours.

Location and Schedule

Location: Remote (international) with start dates every month.

Additional Details

• Seniority level — Associate
• Employment type — Internship (unpaid, college credit available)
• Job function — Business Development and Sales
• Industries — Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations

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