Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme

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

Job summary

Join an innovative organization dedicated to reducing global poverty through political advocacy. This part-time, unpaid internship offers a unique opportunity to develop key skills in nonprofit leadership. Engage in advocacy, fundraising, recruitment, and marketing efforts as you work towards making a real difference in the lives of those affected by poverty. With flexible start dates and the chance to earn college credit, this program is perfect for passionate individuals looking to gain valuable experience while contributing to a noble cause. Become part of a movement that has positively impacted millions worldwide!

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty are encouraged to apply.
• No prior experience necessary, making it accessible for all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet with government members and represent the organization at events.
• Learn and implement fundraising strategies and mobilize support for legislation.

Skills

Advocacy Leadership Development

Fundraising Development

Recruitment

Marketing and Promotion

Job description

Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme

Be among the first 25 applicants, posted 2 weeks ago.

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative movement that is downsizing global poverty. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nations on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The national campaign is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. and U.K. foreign policy.

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 advocacy, The Borgen Project has supported the passage of numerous bills benefiting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Nonprofit Leadership Programme

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

Key areas covered include:

• Advocacy Leadership Development: Meet with government members in your district, represent The Borgen Project at various events, mobilize individuals to support key legislation.
• Fundraising Development: Learn fundraising strategies, create a personal campaign, and meet targets.
• Recruitment: Update job postings, inform groups about openings, and participate in interviews.
• Marketing and Promotion: Pitch story ideas to media, utilize social media, and develop web messaging strategies.

Experience: No prior experience necessary. We seek passionate individuals committed to fighting poverty, regardless of background or GPA.

Details: This is an unpaid internship with college credit optional.

Start Date: Monthly start options; choose your preferred month.

This volunteer opportunity is offered by VolunteerMatch in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.