Volunteer: Nonprofit Leadership Programme

Borgen Project; Telford; 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 management while advocating for social change. You will develop essential skills in leadership, fundraising, and marketing while working remotely. The programme is flexible, allowing you to complete it at your own pace within 12 weeks. Join a community dedicated to making a difference in the world and gain experience that can propel your career in the nonprofit sector. This is your chance to contribute to meaningful causes and enhance your professional journey.

Benefits

College credit available

Flexible schedule

Gain experience in nonprofit sector

Qualifications

• Passion for fighting poverty and social justice is essential.
• No specific qualifications required; open to all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Engage with government representatives to advocate for poverty-reduction.
• Create and manage personal fundraising campaigns.
• Assist in recruitment efforts and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Advocacy Leadership

Fundraising

Recruitment

Marketing

Social Media Strategy

Education

No prior experience necessary

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 an 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Other

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations