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.
This volunteer opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.
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