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.
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 Internship – This part‐time, unpaid, remote internship is 12 hours per week for 12 weeks, with flexibility to shorten if needed.
Responsibilities
* Advocacy Leadership Development – Meet with members of government, represent The Borgen Project at business, political and community events, and mobilize individuals to contact their representatives 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, introduce recruitment platforms, and listen in interviews.
* Marketing and Promotion – Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media, utilize social media, and develop strategies for web‐based messaging.
Qualifications
* Passionate about fighting poverty and righting injustices; no prior experience required.
Details
Unpaid internship; college credit available.
Start Date
New programs begin every month; select your preferred start month.
Watch our video to learn more about The Borgen Project.
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