Nonprofit Leadership Internship

Description

The Borgen Project is an international organization dedicated to improving living conditions for people affected by war, famine, and poverty through political advocacy. With over two decades of experience, The Borgen Project has successfully supported the passage of several pieces of legislation benefiting nearly 500 million people in developing countries.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Learn how to fundraise
• Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets
• Update job postings
• Inform groups and classes of openings
• Introduce recruitment platforms
• Listen in to interviews
• Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast, and digital media
• Utilize social media and develop strategies for web-based messaging

Requirements

• No prior experience is necessary
• Passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs

Qualifications

• College credit available for those interested

Skills

• Communication
• Research
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Interviewing

Benefits

• Opportunities to engage with policymakers and community leaders
• Hands-on experience in nonprofit leadership
• Personalized learning and development opportunities

Pay

This is an unpaid internship.

Schedule

This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12-week internship.

Benefits

• College credit available