Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme

The Borgen Project; Sunderland; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative organization focused on reducing global poverty is offering a unique opportunity through its Nonprofit Leadership Programme. This part-time, remote internship allows individuals to gain valuable skills in advocacy, fundraising, recruitment, and marketing while making a meaningful impact. Participants will engage with government representatives, learn effective fundraising strategies, and develop marketing campaigns. This is a perfect chance for those passionate about social change to contribute to a noble cause and gain practical experience in the nonprofit sector.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible start dates

Experience in nonprofit sector

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals seeking to fight poverty and advocate for change.
• No specific GPA or background required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advocacy

Fundraising

Marketing

Recruitment

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

Social Media

Recruitment Platforms

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 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 supported the passage of numerous bills benefitting close to 500 million people in developing countries.

Nonprofit Leadership Programme

This role provides insight into the key skills required to lead and develop a nonprofit organisation. It 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.

Program Components

1. Advocacy Leadership Development: Meet with government members in your district; represent The Borgen Project at various events; mobilise individuals to contact their government representatives 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; learn about recruitment platforms; observe interviews.
4. Marketing and Promotion: Pitch story ideas to media; utilise social media; develop strategies for web-based messaging.

Experience

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

Details

This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.

Start Date

New programmes begin every month. You may choose your start month.

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