The Borgen Project
Nonprofit Leadership Programme
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Nonprofit Leadership Programme
The Borgen Project is an international organization 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.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further!
Role Overview
This part-time, 12-hour per week, 12-week unpaid remote programme will provide an insight into the key skills required to lead and develop a nonprofit organization. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the programme in fewer weeks.
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Key Responsibilities
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Advocacy Leadership Development
- Meet with members of Government in your District/Constituency
- Represent The Borgen Project at various business, political, and community events
- Mobilize individuals to contact their members of Government in support of key poverty-reduction legislation
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Fundraising Development
- Learn how to fundraise
- Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets
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Recruitment
- Update job postings
- Inform groups and classes of openings
- Introduction to recruitment platforms and listen in to interviews
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- Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media
- Utilize social media and develop strategies for web-based messaging
Requirements
- 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
- Type: Unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
- Start Date: New programmes begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
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