At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage in advocacy, fundraising, and marketing to combat global poverty.
- Company: Join The Borgen Project, a leader in the fight against poverty.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, college credit, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible remote internship with opportunities to start every month.
- Why this job: Be part of a movement that impacts millions and shapes foreign policy.
- Qualifications: Passion for social change; no experience required.
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 foreign policy.
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.
Program Overview
Nonprofit Leadership Programme. This part‑time, 12‑hour per week, 12‑week unpaid remote programme. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.
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.
Responsibilities
- Fundraising Development – Learn how to fundraise, create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
- Recruitment – Update job postings; inform groups and classes of openings, introduction to recruitment platforms and listen to interviews.
- Marketing and Promotion – Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast and digital media and utilise social media and develop strategies for web‑based messaging.
Qualifications
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.
Start Date
New programmes begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.
Remote Part-Time Nonprofit Leadership Internship in Stirling employer: The Borgen Project
The Borgen Project is an exceptional employer for those passionate about making a difference in the fight against global poverty. With a strong focus on advocacy and leadership development, interns gain invaluable experience while working remotely, allowing for flexibility and a supportive work culture that prioritises personal growth and meaningful contributions to society. Join a dedicated team that has positively impacted millions and be part of a movement that champions change at the political level.
