Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme

The Borgen Project; Southend-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization dedicated to reducing global poverty is seeking passionate individuals for their Nonprofit Leadership Programme. This part-time, remote internship offers a unique opportunity to develop key skills in advocacy, fundraising, recruitment, and marketing. Participants will engage with government officials, learn to create impactful fundraising campaigns, and gain valuable experience in nonprofit leadership. Ideal for those looking to make a difference and gain practical experience in the nonprofit sector, this program is perfect for anyone eager to advocate for change and support poverty-reduction efforts.

Benefits

College Credit Available

Flexible Schedule

Remote Work

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; passion for fighting poverty is key.
• Learn key skills for nonprofit leadership and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Meet with government members and represent the organization at events.
• Create personal fundraising campaigns and meet targets.

Skills

Advocacy Leadership

Fundraising

Recruitment

Marketing

Education

College Enrollment

Tools

Social Media

Job description

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 organization 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 program. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead to complete the program in fewer weeks.

Program Components

1. Advocacy Leadership Development: Meet with government members in your district; represent The Borgen Project at various events; mobilize individuals to contact their government representatives in support of poverty-reduction legislation.
2. Fundraising Development: Learn to fundraise by creating a personal campaign and meeting targets.
3. Recruitment: Update job postings, inform groups about openings, learn about recruitment platforms, and participate in interviews.
4. Marketing and Promotion: Pitch story ideas to media outlets, utilize social media, and develop web messaging strategies.

Experience: No prior experience necessary. We seek individuals passionate about fighting poverty and advocating for change, regardless of background or GPA.

Details: This is an unpaid internship; college credit may be available.

Start Date: Programs start monthly; you may choose your preferred start month.

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