Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme

Borgen Project; Colchester; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for a Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme. This unique opportunity allows you to gain valuable insights into nonprofit leadership while advocating for critical issues affecting millions worldwide. You'll engage with government officials, develop fundraising strategies, and enhance your marketing skills—all from the comfort of your home. This part-time, unpaid program is flexible, allowing you to complete it at your own pace. Join a community dedicated to making a difference and start your journey in nonprofit leadership today!

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and advocacy leadership is essential.
• No prior experience required; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet with government members to advocate for poverty-reduction legislation.
• Learn fundraising strategies and create personal campaigns.
• Update job postings and assist in recruitment processes.

Skills

Advocacy Leadership

Fundraising

Recruitment

Marketing

Social Media Strategy

Education

No specific educational requirements

Job description

Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme role at The Borgen Project.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! 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.

With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Nonprofit Leadership Programme

The role will give you insight into the key skills required to lead and develop a nonprofit organisation. This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12-week, unpaid remote programme. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Fundraising Development: Learn how to fundraise. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
3. Recruitment: Update job postings; inform groups and classes of openings, introduction to recruitment platforms and listen in to interviews.
4. 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 your GPAs/background.

Details

This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available. New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.