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 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 benefited close to 500 million people in developing countries.
Nonprofit Leadership Internship
This is a part‑time 12‑hour per week, 12‑week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
Internship Responsibilities
- Meet with members of government and represent The Borgen Project at various business,
political and community events; mobilise 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, introduction to recruitment platforms and listen in to interviews.
- Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast and digital media and utilise social media and develop strategies for web‑based messaging.
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
This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date
Current programs begin every month; you choose the month you wish to start.