Nonprofit Leadership Programme (Remote Internship)

About the role

This 12‑week, part‑time (12 hours per week) remote programme offers insight into leading a nonprofit organisation. Participants will gain hands‑on experience in advocacy, fundraising, recruitment and marketing while supporting The Borgen Project’s mission to combat global poverty.

Key responsibilities

• Advocacy: meet with local government representatives, represent The Borgen Project at events and mobilise supporters for poverty‑reduction legislation.
• Fundraising: design and launch a personal fundraising campaign and strive to meet set targets.
• Recruitment: update job postings, promote openings to groups and classes, and observe interview processes.
• Marketing & Promotion: pitch story ideas to media, manage social‑media channels and develop web‑based messaging strategies.

Required profile

• Passion for fighting poverty and supporting vulnerable communities.
• No prior experience required; openness to learning and commitment of 12 hours per week.
• Ability to work remotely and meet programme deadlines.

Required skills

What we offer

• Unpaid internship with the possibility of earning college credit.
• Flexible start dates – new cohorts begin each month.
• Remote work allowing you to complete the programme ahead of schedule if desired.