Build Leadership Skills.
Put Purpose Into Practice.
Explore the work behind a nonprofit through advocacy, recruitment, marketing and fundraising projects.
Work remotely in a country where The Borgen Project has an advocacy program.
Nonprofit Leadership Internship
Gain practical exposure to several areas of nonprofit work, from stakeholder outreach and political advocacy to recruitment, marketing and fundraising.
You’ll organize outreach, communicate with supporters and follow projects through from planning to delivery.
Learn by Coordinating Real Work
Practice organizing activities, communicating with people and following through on projects across several nonprofit functions.
The breadth of the role gives you opportunities to develop both people skills and practical project-management experience.
What You’ll Be Involved In
Explore the practical activities you’ll work on throughout the 12-week program.
Stakeholder Outreach
Introduce The Borgen Project’s mission to others, build relationships and encourage people to support action on global poverty.
Political Advocacy
Request a meeting with a political leader’s office, prepare key points and discuss poverty-reduction priorities.
Recruitment and Applicant Tracking
Learn how applicant tracking software supports recruitment and gain experience with recruitment-related activities.
Fundraising
Plan and carry out your own fundraising campaign. Choose activities, reach out to supporters and review your progress.
Marketing and Communications
Plan and implement a marketing campaign that raises the profile of the organization and its work.
Mobilizing Your Community
Contact political leaders and encourage others to email their leaders in support of poverty-reduction priorities.
See How Different Functions Work Together
You’ll combine individual projects with outreach to others, gaining exposure to the practical work involved in supporting a nonprofit’s mission.
Your activities span advocacy, recruitment, marketing and fundraising, with weekly deadlines and regular progress updates.
Skills You Will Develop
A Clear Plan for Your Work
You’ll work through weekly tasks connected to The Borgen Project’s mission and the role’s focus areas.
You’ll meet weekly deadlines and share updates on your progress.
Plan Your 12 Weeks
This is an unpaid, remote internship requiring 12 hours per week for 12 weeks.
New programs begin every month, and you choose the month you wish to start.
Internship Questions
Are These Internships Office-Based?
No. These are remote opportunities. Meetings take place online, while some role activities involve outreach in your own community. Country eligibility varies by role; check the full role description before applying.
Are the Internships Paid?
All four tracks are unpaid. We work with schools and universities to support course credit where applicable; check your institution’s requirements before applying.
How Much Time Will I Need?
The program runs for 12 weeks, with a commitment of 12 hours per week. You’ll need to meet weekly deadlines and provide progress updates.
What Does Fundraising Involve?
Fundraising is part of all four tracks, with 25 hours of the program dedicated to planning and carrying out your campaign. It’s an opportunity to build practical project-management, communication and outreach skills.
We ask you to stay actively engaged and use those hours to achieve as much as you can. We recognize that not everyone will raise $500: your performance is evaluated on your effort and commitment, rather than the total raised.
You can choose approaches that suit your skills, such as fundraising letters, a sponsored challenge, a small event or offering a service in exchange for donations. Start early, follow up and try different ideas.
Explore our fundraising ideas, Taylor’s fundraising experience and Haley’s fundraising experience for inspiration.
When Can I Start?
New programs begin every month. You can choose the month you wish to start through the recruitment process.
What if I Have Difficulty Applying?
Email hr@borgenproject.org. Add borgenproject.org to your safe senders and check your spam or junk folder for recruitment emails.
Put Your Interest Into Action
Ready to build experience in nonprofit leadership? Open the application form to get started.
