Remote Nonprofit Leadership & Advocacy Internship

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 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 organization has supported the passage of numerous bills benefitting close to 500 million people in developing countries. Nonprofit Leadership Internship This part‑time internship is 12 hours per week for 12 weeks, unpaid and remote. The role gives insight into the key skills required to lead and develop a nonprofit organization. If your availability is limited, the program can be completed in fewer weeks. Responsibilities Advocacy Leadership Development: meet with members of government in your district/constituency; represent the Borgen Project at events; mobilize individuals to contact government members in support of 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; utilize social media and develop strategies for web‑based messaging. Qualifications No prior experience required. Passion for fighting poverty and righting wrongs is essential. Details This is an unpaid internship, although college credit may be available. Start Date New programs begin every month. Choose the month you wish to start. #J-18808-Ljbffr