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The Borgen Project

May 25, 2023

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Business, Operations & Strategy

AI generated summary

  • The candidate should be a proactive self-starter, capable of achieving outstanding results with little oversight, while possessing excellent verbal communication skills for leading meetings and delivering speeches.
  • As a Nonprofit Leadership Intern at The Borgen Project, you will be responsible for advocating for poverty-reduction legislation, fundraising, recruitment, and marketing/promotion through meetings with Congress members, fundraising campaigns, updating job postings, pitching media stories, and utilizing social media.

Requirements

  • Self-starter who can produce great results with limited supervision.
  • Strong oral communication skills and ability to lead meetings and give speeches.

Responsibilities

  • Advocacy Leadership Development – Meet with members of Congress and/or Congressional staffers in your State and District; represent The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events; mobilize individuals to contact their members of Congress 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, introduction to recruitment platforms and listening in to interviews.
  • Marketing and Promotion – Pitch story ideas to print, broadcast and digital media and utilize social media and develop strategies for web-based messaging.

FAQs

What is The Borgen Project?

The Borgen Project is an innovative national campaign aimed at making poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy.

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 12 weeks, with a commitment of 12 hours per week.

Is this internship paid?

No, this internship is unpaid.

Can the internship be completed in less than 12 weeks?

Yes, if your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.

What is the work arrangement for this internship?

This is a telecommuting internship, meaning you can work remotely.

What skills will I gain from this internship?

The role offers insights into the key skills required to lead and develop a nonprofit organization.

Is prior experience in nonprofit work necessary to apply?

The job description does not specify that prior experience is necessary, but a genuine interest in nonprofit leadership and development is beneficial.

Who is eligible to apply for this internship?

The job description does not specify eligibility criteria, but typically internships like this are open to students or individuals interested in nonprofit leadership.

How many hours per week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work 12 hours per week.

What type of tasks will I be doing during the internship?

While specific tasks are not detailed, you can expect to engage in activities that provide insight into nonprofit leadership and development.

The Borgen Project

The Borgen Project is an influential ally for the underdog.

Non-profit
Industry
11-50
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nation on earth should be doing more to address global poverty. The 501 (c) (3) nonprofit is an innovative, national campaign that is working to make poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. Trademarks: The Borgen Project is known for being tech savvy, nonpartisan, secular and having access to congressional leaders on a national level. The Borgen Project also meets with representatives from G8 nations. How The Borgen Project operates:Advocate: We meet with U.S. leaders to secure their support for crucial poverty reduction legislation. Mobilize: We mobilize people across the globe behind efforts to make poverty a political priority. Educate: We teach basic advocacy skills that empower citizens to communicate with their government. Issue Messaging: We build awareness of global issues and innovations in poverty-reduction.