At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead advocacy efforts, fundraise, and promote initiatives 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-world impact.
- Other info: Flexible 12-week programme, work remotely, and start any month.
- Why this job: Be part of a movement that changes lives and influences policy.
- Qualifications: Passion for social change; no prior experience required.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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 in 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.
No prior experience is necessary, we’re looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available. New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
Nonprofit Leadership Programme in York employer: The Borgen Project
The Borgen Project is an exceptional employer for those passionate about making a tangible difference in the world, particularly in the fight against global poverty. With a strong focus on advocacy and leadership development, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages personal growth and offers unique opportunities to engage with government officials and community leaders. This remote, part-time programme allows for flexibility, making it ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable experience while contributing to meaningful change.
