Would you like to head to Washington, D.C. this May to lobby Congress with Clint Borgen and The Borgen Project’s Board of Directors? We will select one lucky winner to attend Congressional meetings and watch the magic happen first hand.
Eligibility Requirements:
Any volunteer or intern who has met the following requirements will be entered into a drawing for an all expenses paid trip to D.C. to lobby on behalf of the world’s poor:
Mobilized the most people to email Congress through The Borgen Project’s Action Center. Please send your manager a list of the people you mobilize. As a frame of reference, our 2018 winner mobilized 313 people to email Congress!
Deadline for Eligibility:
April 12th
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in February: 29
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2019: 42
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2019: 775
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in February: 1,310
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2019: 80,000
% of Congress Emailed in February: 82%
Congressional Office Meetings
Regional Director Moise Dzogolo met with Kamal Fulani, Deputy Director of the North Texas office of Senator John Cornyn (R – TX).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
February was the second highest web traffic month for borgenproject.org in the history of the organization!
Chief Closer Award (raised $1,000 or more): Kyle Dunphey and Natalie Dell, Content Team
President’s Circle (held 3 congressional meetings): Maria Castrogiovanni, Political Affairs Team
Public Outreach Award (50 or more people mobilized): Charlotte Kriftcher, Content Team
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
PR/Marketing Team member Alex Van Valkenburgh spread the word about TBP while at the beach.
One-Mile Campaigns
Political Affairs Team member Kimberly Peterson completed her One-Mile Campaign at Mississippi College.
Political Affairs Team member Julya Generoso posted fliers for her 1-mile campaign in Pottsville, Philadelphia.
Podcast
PR/Marketing and HR Team member Nevada McOwen created a podcast. Faith in humanity: A podcast about ending poverty. To list to more of Nevada’s work, please visit: https://anchor.fm/nevie
Instagram
Political Affairs Team member Maggie Wells created a graphic about contacting Congress and posted it to her Instagram page. Instagram is a fantastic platform to circulate information about TBP and global poverty.
Take a look at these branding campaign materials created by PR/Marketing Team member Krithi Sekaran.
Krithi also created a Borgen Project event flyer:
PR/Marketing Team member Makena Boling created a Borgen Project brochure.
PR/Marketing Team member Cindia Escalante Vinuesa created pamphlets to hand-out at her bake sale.
Fundraising campaign materials created by PR/Marketing Team member Paula Ruiz: “We Fight for the Underdogs”
HR Team member Carol Alcantar created a poster to hang around her school campus and at local coffee shops.
PR/Marketing Team member Alexis Blacknik created a variety of posters for her internship, including a set of graphics to go with her Venmo challenge
PR/Marketing Team member Olivia Fowler produced a set of watercolor posters to market for TBP.
Fundraising
Looking for creative ways to fundraise? Content Team member Michela Rahaim has been raising money to help end global poverty and hunger by walking dogs. Michela has raised $86 from walking dogs, such as Sadie (pictured below).
Human Resource Team member Jennifer Irwin held a bake sale and raised $200! Bake sales are a fantastic and delicious way to fundraise.
Videos
PR/Marketing Team member Cindia Escalante Vinuesa: “Draw My Life”
Political Affairs Team member Julya Generoso gives us an update about her internship and fundraising progress thus far.
Political Affairs Team member Jean Santiago creates a swarm to get people to email Congress
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We did it! On Monday, January 14, 2019, S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, was signed into law with overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress. Thank you Borgen Project Team members for your continuous efforts in helping to pass this important piece of legislation. It would not have been possible without your advocacy. Great work, team!
Lobbying Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in January: 12
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2019: 12
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2019: 775
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in January: 4,232
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2019: 80,000
% of Congress Emailed in January: 65%
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
A great start to the year, our website traffic is 75% higher than this time last year. Great job everyone.
Chief Closer Award (raised $1,000 or more): Raquel Ramos, Content Team; Daniel McAndrew-Greiner, Content Team
Public Outreach Award (50 or more people mobilized): Mika Brouillette, Political Affairs Team, mobilized 60 people
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Political Affairs Team member Adrian Ghainda gave six presentations within one week! Adrian was able to mobilize close to 27 people to email Congress. During his presentation, he discussed the importance of calling Congress.
Political Affairs Team member Maggie Wells created a swarm by hosting a meeting with her sorority sisters. Maggie had them call and email Congress.
Political Affairs Team member Kellen Cody also created a swarm and had several of her friends email their congressional leaders on the same issue.
One-Mile Campaigns
Content Team member Luis Santos created a flyer for his One-Mile Campaign and posted it throughout his school campus. Great work, Luis!
Political Affairs Team member Mika Brouillette shows us how to mobilize through Facebook. Mika followed up with people who liked her original post and sent them a private message to spread the word.
Videos
Political Affairs Team member Julya Generoso created a video to introduce her followers to The Borgen Project and the global poverty fight.
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Political Affairs Team member Alex Lutton created business cards to hand out while fundraising and mobilizing members of his community.
Fundraising
PR Team member Elise El Nouchi PR held a bake sale and successfully fundraised $430!
Content Team member Aleksandra Sirakova held a Christmas bake sale for her fundraising campaign, which featured a spread of tasty treats.
Instagram
Did you know that The Borgen Project has an Instagram? Make sure to click the follow button to be in the loop.
Videos
PR Team member Ramon Polo calls on Congressman Devin Nunes (R – CA – 22nd) to support the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act.
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Leader Board Award: Julia Torres, HR Team. Julia is now our highest ever fundraiser, raising $4,270 to date!
Chief Closer Award: Natasha Malik, Political Affairs Team and Caitlyn Corcoran, PR/Marketing Team.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
PA Team member Greysi Lopez created a swarm on campus to mobilize people to email their Congressional leaders.
PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouchi hosted an information event about TBP.
Content Team member Luis Santos seen giving a presentation to his class about TBP.
PA Team member Stephanie Romero created business cards to give out during her program.
One-Mile Campaigns
PA Team member Claire Jordan had a successful One-Mile Campaign! Claire and her two best friends hung posters downtown and spoke with members of the community about TBP. Afterwards, Claire went to Sen. Deb Fischer’s office and taped posters to telephone poles located outside of her office.
PA Team member Natalie Richards completed her One-Mile Campaign in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Fliers were posted within one-mile of both Rep. David Price and Sen. Thom Tillis’ office. While posting fliers, Natalie met another activist group outside of the Federal Building and had the opportunity to introduce them to TBP.
PA Team member Kevin Fagan printed out 50 fliers to put up in a 1-mile radius around two of his Congressional leaders’ offices. Posters were hung from the office to the nearest coffee shop– a favorite of many Congressional leaders and their staffers. After putting up all 50 posters, Kevin spoke to a few curious folks about emailing Congress.
PR/Marketing Team member Brigitte Buckholtz posted TBP fliers inside several local businesses for her One-Mile Campaign.
PR/Marketing Team member Josh Ranft made original TBP stickers for his One-Mile Campaign!
PA Team member Noah Bartholomae’s One-Mile Campaign took place in Eugene, Oregon, next to the Lane County Circuit Court where the offices for Rep. Peter DeFazio, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are located. Noah posted fliers at busy intersections to grab the attention of commuters.
PA Team member Timothy James Conway walked around Rep. Peter DeFazio’s office and posted fliers on nearby telephone, power poles and trees. Surrounding the area was the Lane County Elections Office– a perfect high-traffic area. Timothy also visited the EMU at the University of Oregon to post fliers in the Social Science building.
PA Team member Josue Hernandez Juarez had a fantastic One-Mile Campaign. “The One-Mile Campaign went really great. It was nice to put up different Borgen Project posters around my school’s campus and spread the word about the organization. I was really excited to spread the word about the organization and hopefully people from my campus reach out and apply to intern for The Borgen Project, so that the word can continue to be spread out about contacting our Congressional leaders, so the U.S. can be more involved to help combat global poverty.”
An infographic created by PR/Marketing Team member Christina Taylor
PR/Marketing Team member and Regional Director David Fladger created an infographic acknowledging the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
PR/Marketing Team member Brigitte Buckholtz’s infographic was featured on Medium: Be the Change: Call Congress
PR/Marketing Team member Fatima Shaban created a Borgen Project flier to pass out at her information event.
HR Team member Julia Torres created a comic strip for her 10 awareness points.
PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouche’s infographic shows us how our everyday actions can have an impact.
PR/Marketing Team member Nakyung Lee wants you to take action.
Fundraising
PR/Marketing Team member BrigitteBuckholtz sold handmade soap for her fundraising campaign.
Videos
Calling Congress in 30 Seconds with PR Team member Alex Bicknell
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Note from the President: Hi everyone, lots of great things occurring right now.
The PEPFAR Extension Act passed in the House this week. The beautiful bill that fights HIV/AIDS in Africa has a great chance of passing in the Senate, but we have less than a month and a half to pass it. Your advocacy emails and mobilizing is crucial right now.
We are $24,000 away from our goal of raising $400,000 this year! We need a strong finish to reach this key goal.
Amazing stats coming out of the Content Team. Over 500,000 people visited borgenproject.org in October. Half a million people!
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in October: 57
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2018: 703
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2018: 560
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in October: 3,916
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2018: 100,000
% of Congress Emailed in October: 98%
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Godson Ighoja with Hatou Camara, Community Liaison Officer for Congressman José E. Serrano (D – NY – 15th).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Despite last month’s technical difficulties, we managed to set a new record! More than half a million people visited the website in October.
Leader Board Award (raised $4,000 or more): Katey Reiff, PR/Marketing Team
Chief Closer Award (raised $1,000 or more): Alexandra Bicknell, PR/Marketing Team
President’s Circle: Kevin Fagan, Political Affairs Team
Public Outreach Award: Brigitte Buckholtz, PR/Marketing Team
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Content Team Member Yumi Wilson raising awareness about TBP.
Content Team member Aquillina Ngowera spreading the word about TBP in South Africa.
HR Team member Andrea Arivella seen raising awareness about TBP.
One-Mile Campaigns
Political Affairs Team member Lucia Badillos Rodriguez posted fliers for her One-Mile Campaign.
“The 1-mile campaign was a good experience. I posted several fliers around the 1-mile space on boards and poles around town. A few people asked me what The Borgen Project was, and I had a conversation with them and gave them a card with the website details and my email address in case they had any more questions.”
PR Team Member Andrew Mathews completing his One-Mile Campaign
PR/Marketing Team member Brion Miller posting flyers for his One-Mile Campaign.
Infographics created by PR/Marketing Team member Brigitte Buckholtz
PR/Marketing Team member Josh Ranft created business cards to help inform and mobilize his peers.
PR/Marketing Team member Ramon Polo’s infographic proves you can make an impact in just 30 seconds.
PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouchi created two infographics.
PR/Marketing Team member Rayssa Taiar created an infographic for a Borgen Project event.
PR/Marketing Team member Christina Taylor designed an infographic on the relationship between global poverty and national security.
Fundraising
Happy Halloween! PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouche hosted a Halloween bake sale and fundraised $449.
HR Team member Julia Torres took a friend’s dog to the beach to raise money for her fundraising campaign!
Content Team Member Charlene Frett hosted a potluck party to fundraise for her internship.
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Note from the President: Hi everyone, I want to apologize if you’ve experienced issues with the website recently. We’ve been told by our web hosting provider that the issue is fixed and we shouldn’t see ads or layout issues. We’ve had a remarkably, smooth run this past 15-years without website disturbances and this glitch was an unexpected headache for everyone. For Content Team members, our Editors weren’t able to access the site for a few days, so Writers hang in there while things get caught up. Mid-term election soon! Go vote! Go vote! Go vote!
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in September: 33
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2018: 641
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2018: 560
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in September: 4,018
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2018: 100,000
% of Congress Emailed in September: 97%
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Kevin Fagan with Collin Tracy, Staff Assistant to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R – WA – 5th).
Political Affairs Team member Vanessa Delgadillo with Nick Kistenmacher, Senior Field Director to Senator Bob Corker (R – TN).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Bird-dog Award: Brigitte Buckholtz, PR/Marketing Team
Capital Achievement Award (raised $2,000 or more): Morgan Harden, Content Team
Chief Closer Award (raised $1,000 or more):Charlene Frett, Content Team, Noah Bartholomae, Political Affairs Team
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
PR/Marketing Team member Gemise Jones hosted an info session in New York.
Content Team member Massarath Fatima posted flyers to advocate for TBP.
One-Mile Campaigns
Political Affairs Team member Olivia Thomajan asked several cafes to write about The Borgen Project on their cups for her One-Mile Campaign
Political Affairs Team member, Tyler Freeman, completed his one-mile campaign in the center of Los Angeles! Tyler, with the help of some friends, targeted Wilshire Blvd and had flyers at every light post within a dozen blocks of the Congressman’s office.
Michaela Poole, Political Affairs Team member, posted fliers and did chalk art in areas with high foot traffic. Michaela also implemented clothespins into her One-Mile Campaign by attaching them to people’s clothing to spread the word about The Borgen Project.
Political Affairs Team member, Dalvida Palmer, posted fliers in places such as the library, computer labs, the food court, and the dorms. She also targeted “waiting areas” like bus stops and elevators.
Samantha Suib, Political Affairs Team member, took her one-mile campaign to the Great Falls Village Center in Great Falls, VA. She posted signage, reached out those passing through and informed them about The Borgen Project and encouraged the community to contact their congressional leaders.
Bonnie Greer, Political Affairs Team member, undertook her 1-mile campaign in downtown Seattle. Bonnie chose Pike Place as her starting point since this is in-between her Representative and Senator’s offices. She was able to get about 80 flyers up.
PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Beyer designed infographics to compare spending habits with the cost of global poverty reduction.
“Eradicating Poverty Starts with You” designed by PR/Marketing Team member Alex Bicknell
“5 Reasons to Donate to TBP” created by PR/Marketing Team member Rayssa Taiar
Fundraising
HR Team member Julia Torres walked dogs in turn for donations during the first week of her internship!
Julia also hosted a movie and wine night and charged admission as a fundraising event.
Danielle DalPorto, HR Team member, organized a fundraising event in her student union. Danielle sold candy, mobilized people to email their Congressional leaders and answered general questions about TBP and global poverty. In total, she raised $130 and mobilized 64 people!
PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Beyer sold personal artwork and distributed TBP flyers on campus as a part of her fundraising/information campaign.
Videos
PR/Marketing Team member Alexandra Bicknell gives a brief overview of foreign aid in the United States.
PR/Marketing Team member Tori Fejfar reminds us of the importance of the International Affairs Budget.
A PSA created by PR/Marketing Team member David Fladger.
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Note from the President: Register to vote! Enough said. The people voted into Congress in two months will either be allies for the world’s poor or foes. Your advocacy is crucial in getting leaders more engaged in the issue, but electing people from the start who are interested in helping the world’s poor is critical.
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in August: 67
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2018: 608
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2018: 560
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in August: 7,129
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2018: 100,000
% of Congress Emailed in August: 97%
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Zachary Filtz with Patrick Thompson, Congressional Aide to Rep. Rob Wittman (R – VA – 1st).
Political Affairs Team member Kaitlyn Filhart met with Cayla Shreffler, staff assistant to Senator Rob Portman (R – OH).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
The month’s top 10 magazine articles:
Great work from the Content Team has ensured another fantastic month of website stats:
Website
Magazine
HR Team Updates
Another great month of recruitment from the HR team, with applications to our internship and volunteer programs increasing year on year.
Bird-dog Award: Jasmine Dunklin, PR/Marketing Team.
Capital Achievement Award (raised $2,000 or more): Gavin Isbell, Political Affairs Team.
Chief Closer Award (raised $1,000 or more): Alyssa Ince, Political Affairs Team; Cadin Truesdale, Political Affairs Team; Cassandra Rice, Political Affairs Team; Taylor Jennings, Content Team and Liesl Hostetter, Content Team.
President’s Circle: Andrew Wedeking, Political Affairs Team; Heidi Harris, Political Affairs Team; Maija Olson, Political Affairs Team; David Fladger PR/Marketing Team and Mar Lopez Barreiro, Political Affairs Team.
Public Outreach Award: Mar Lopez Barreiro, Political Affairs Team.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Political Affairs Team member Dalvida Palmer tabled at an event held by Rep. Donald McEachin (D – VA 4th).
One-Mile Campaigns
PR/Marketing Team member Rose Austin prepping for her One-Mile Campaign.
PR/Marketing Team member Meredith Touhy.
Content Team member Orcun Dogmar with a Borgen Project flyer in Istanbul, Turkey.
Political Affairs Team member Sierra Arral used chalk art and fliers for her campaign throughout Saco, Maine.
Check out some of the infographs PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Fejfar designed using Canva!
Fundraising
Political Affairs Team member Kaitlyn Fillhart collected and cashed in over 150 lbs. of aluminum cans for The Borgen Project!
Videos
Check out this video created by PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Beyer for her diverting branding campaign.
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Note from the President: Amazing work everyone! July was a record month for both grassroots lobbying and fundraising. We’ve already had more lobbying meetings this year than all of last year! Let’s keep this momentum going. With Congressional leaders back in their districts and the mid-term election approaching, this is a crucial time of year to make sure leaders are hearing from you. The entire House of Representatives is up for re-election and many previously “easy win” districts are now up for grabs. Most leaders are feeling vulnerable and they are going out of their way to keep voters in their district happy. Every call, email and letter you can mobilize into their office makes a huge difference in getting them supporting poverty-reduction efforts. As a member of The Borgen Project, you are an ambassador for the world’s poor, giving them a voice in your district… Make it a loud voice!
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in July: 89
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2018: 541
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2018: 560
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in July: 10,510
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2018: 100,000
% of Congress Emailed in July: 96%
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Andrew Wedeking met with Michael Callesen – Legislative Correspondent for Senator Rob Portman (R – OH).
Political Affairs Team member Michaela Poole with Megan Sims and her intern. Megan is District Director to Representative Andre Carson (D – IN 7th).
PR/Mktg Team member Yoolim Jeon with Anthony Nguyen – District Director for Representative Scott Peters (D – CA 52nd).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Here are the Top 10 Articles for July on BORGEN Magazine.
HR Team Updates
There is an 11.6% increase in applicants – July 2017 vs. July 2018.
Capital Achievement Award (raised $2,000 or more): Abigail Dunn, Content Team; Katey Reiff, PR/Marketing Team (August); and Megan Maxwell, Content Team (August).
Chief Closer Award (raised $1,000 or more): Andrew Wedeking, Political Affairs Team (August); Gavin Isbell, Political Affairs Team (August); Ian Greenwood, Content Team (August); Jenna Walmer, Content Team; Jessie Serody, Content Team (August); Molly Dunn, Political Affairs Team (August); and Sara Olk, Content Team (August).
Honors Award (raised $3,000 or more): Katey Reiff, PR/Marketing Team (August).
President’s Circle: Addison Engelbrecht, PR/Marketing Team and Sierra Arral, Political Affairs Team.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Regional Director Amy Ramirez was featured by Craftimatis on Instagram and Facebook.
Political Affairs Team member Alex Bicknell held “A Week of Advocacy: Educate. Advocate. Mobilize.” Alex taught her friends how to call, write, and email Congress.
Here’s a photo of one of the interviewees that Political Affairs Team member Qui “Kelly” Mai spoke with at a local shopping district. Kelly asked them about their opinions on the current foreign aid dollar usage and their opinions on current bills in session such as the Global Food Reauthorization Act.
Political Affairs Team member Tyler Adams held a BBQ Living Room Summit.
And here is PR/Mktg Team member Zhiyuan Zhang and the sign she created to get the word out in her community about The Borgen Project.
On the Radio
PR/Mktg Team member Tyler Greene was interviewed by The Beat KOSP 92.9 in Springfield, Missouri.
Instagram
PR/Mktg Team member Anna Zagorski posted to IG about “Write to Congress Wednesdays” and she held an Insta Live Info Session.
One-Mile Campaigns
Check out some of the photos from this summer’s One-Mile campaigns.
PR/Mktg Team member Juliana Mangano.
PR/Mktg Team member Marie Gigliotti.
Political Affairs Team member Sabrina Angel.
Political Affairs Team member Xiaohang “Violet” Wang.
PR/Mktg Team member Grant Yeatts played “Congress Pong”.
Designed by HR Team member Rashi Mahato.
Designed by PR/Mktg Team member Tyler Greene.
Designed by PR/Mktg Team member Victoria Beyer.
Fundraising
Here are some of this summer’s fundraising activities and ideas.
Donor Relations Team member Anna Taylor created this brochure to send out with her fundraising letters.
“Selling homemade bracelets in a local shoe store in my hometown. My campaign idea has the bracelets next to a sign stating how 100% of the sale will go to The Borgen Project. When there is a purchase, a homemade card about the Borgen Project goes with them and a link to the website to learn more about us. ” – PR/Mktg Team member Danielle Johnson
Political Affairs Team member Jared Francis held a fundraising event at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.
PR/Mktg Team member John Schmitz designed this flyer to encourage others to divert coffee money towards helping others.
Political Affairs Team member Maria Cortazar held a bowling fundraiser and raised $306!
HR Team member Rashi Mahato auctioned off artwork for donations of $30 or more.
HR Team member Shanita Howard auctioned her time and helped a friend move.
“This is the art piece that I’m currently raffling off to raise money. I went ahead with the idea of “tribes” and one animal renowned for its dedication to looking out for all in its fellow tribe members. Additionally, the spirit of the wolf embraces the curiosity I find comes with being engaged about the realities of the world around us as an advocate.” – PR/Mktg Team member Taylor Jennings
And PR/Mktg Team member Victoria Beyer set-up an Etsy shop to sell her artwork.
Videos
PR/Mktg Team member Marie Gigliotti created this video addressed to Senator Chris Murphy.
Check out this animated video created by fellow PR/Mktg Team member Meena Pyatt.
Advocate Sarah Chocron created this video about supporting the International Affairs Budget.
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Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2018: 452 – We are already 80% to our goal this year!
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2018: 560
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in June: 11,610 – A new record! The highest number of emails sent in one month.
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2018: 100,000
% of Congress Emailed in June: 94%
Congressional Office Meetings
PR/Marketing Team member Ani Gevorkian with Hiep Nguyen, Human Rights & Immigration Coordinator for Rep. Ro Khanna (D – CA 17th).
Political Affairs Team member Arthur Buchanan with Mallory Tyee, Outreach Director for Senator Tim Kaine (D – VA).
Political Affairs Team member Tom Crawford attended a town hall meeting and met with Nermina Mujkanovic, Congressional Aide to Rep. Diana DeGette (D – CO – 1st).
Warren’s Address
Here’s the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Here are the Top 10 Articles for June on BORGEN Magazine.
HR Team Updates
There was a 110% increase in applicants – First Quarter 2017 vs. First Quarter 2018. Only 7% of applicants for internships are selected to join The Borgen Project. The outstanding recruitment effort allows the movement to grow while bringing on diverse individuals who possess a wide range of skills and talents – all of whom are passionate and committed to helping those less fortunate on a global scale.
Chief Closer Award: Abigail Dunn, Content Team (July); Jared Williard, Political Affairs Team (July); Nathan Ghelli, Political Affairs Team (July); Sabrina Angel, Political Affairs Team; Sadie Amonino, Political Affairs Team; Samantha Lane Stroud, PR/Marketing Team; Tucker Pettigrew, Political Affairs Team; and Zhiyuan Zhang, PR/Marketing Team.
President’s Circle: Lauren McNamara, Political Affairs Team (July) and Tucker Pettigrew, Political Affairs Team (July).
Public Outreach Award: Isabelle Kiehl, PR/Marketing Team (July); Lauren McNamara, Political Affairs Team (July); Peyton Miller, PR/Marketing Team (July); and Taylor Beightol, PR/Marketing Team (July).
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Team members have been very busy creating outreach materials to mobilize and raise awareness about global poverty issues.
Political Affairs Team member Britney Andrews with her outreach poster and booklet at ComFest.
Infograph designed by PR/Marketing Team member Hannah Myers.
Meme created by PR/Marketing Team member Lenna Iskenderian.
PR/Marketing Team member Ruchira Ravirala composed this poem for a Reddit post.
Infograph designed by PR/Marketing Team member Robert Schacht.
Infograph designed by PR/Marketing Team member Tyler Greene.
PR/Marketing Team member Juliana Mangano designed this Gas Rewards Card for her friends to encourage them to call and email Congress.
And fellow PR/Marketing Team member Taylor Beightol created these Instagram stories.
Mobilizing Others to Contact Congress
Here are photos from PR/Marketing Team member Peyton Miller’s information session and of her One-Mile Campaign chalk art.
PR/Marketing Team member Angela Tate used chalk art and fliers in her One-Mile Campaign.
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Fundraising
Political Affairs Team member Sabrina Angel held a 1920’s themed Murder Mystery Party Fundraiser and raised over $200.
PR/Marketing Team member Ruchira Ravirala designed beautifully intricate mehendi applications for her friends in exchange for donations.
And PR/Marketing Team member Theresa Marino created this piece for her grandfather in exchange for his donation. Theresa’s grandfather asked her to create a piece that connects their family since they are located between two different states.
YouTube
Check out this animated video created by PR/Marketing Team member Anna Zagorski about the Protecting Girls’ Access to Education Act.
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Note from the President: Welcome to summer excitement! When it comes to advocacy this is my favorite time of year. Members of Congress spend the majority of the summer back in their districts meeting with constituents and finding out what issues to focus on. What makes this year extra interesting is the mid-term election in November. All 435 members of the House of Representatives are up for election and 33 out of 100 Senate seats are being voted on. Be sure to focus on candidates as well as current Members of Congress. Many of these candidates will be elected and serving in Congress next year. Below are a handful of items we need everyone doing this summer. Even if you’re not on the political team, you can expand your skillset and participate.
Lobby Members and Candidates: Beyond the normal channels for setting up a lobbying meeting with Members of Congress, you can also contact the campaigns of candidates and request a meeting.
Mobilize: It always amazes me the impact 7-10 people emailing a leader can have in getting that leader to support a bill. The more people emailing the more engaged leaders tend to get in fighting global poverty.
Bird-Dog: Members of Congress hold town halls to talk to constituents and find out what issues are important to them. Attending these and asking them what they’re doing to address global poverty is a highly effective way to put them in the “hot seat” in front of their voters. As always, be polite and know the leader’s background on the issue before the event. Many leaders are doing wonderful work when it comes to fighting poverty and you’ll want to thank them.
Send Thank-Yous to leaders: If there is anything your Members of Congress have done related to global poverty that you can thank them for, please do (co-sponsored one of our bills). Ideally, send a handwritten note. We hear this frequently from congressional staffers that are friendly to the cause, but leaders really appreciate Thank-Yous and it tends to get them more active on the issue.
– Clint Borgen
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Political Updates
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Lobbying Efforts
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in May: 71
Total # of Lobbying Meetings in 2018: 373
Lobbying Meetings Goal for 2018: 560
Advocacy Emails
Number of Advocacy Emails in May: 8,013
Advocacy Emails Goal for 2018: 100,000
% of Congress Emailed in May: 91%
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Congressional Office Meetings
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Political Affairs Team members Alexander Klein and Cheyenne Roinestead met with Nicole Frazier, the Greater Denver area Regional Director for Senator Cory Gardner (R – CO).
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Regional Director Chivia Horton met with Rep. Bill Foster (D – IL 11th).
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Ani with Rep. Adrin Nazarian (D – CA 46th).
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Ani with Rep. Jim Beall (D – CA 11th).
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Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
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Content Team Updates
Here are the Top 10 Articles for May on BORGEN Magazine.
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HR Team Updates
There is a 96% increase in applicants – May 2017 vs. May 2018.
PR/Mktg Team member Ana Paola Soria Galvarro held an information event where participants were very interested in supporting the International Affairs Budget and calling & writing to Congress in support of our cause.
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Letters to the Editor
Cade Phillips, Political Affairs Team, in the Letters section of ArkansasOnline.
Infographs designed by PR/Marketing Team member Anna Zagorski.
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PR/Mktg Team member Grant Yeatts added some additional info to the “What Happens As People Transition Out of Poverty” infograph.
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Fundraising
Check out photos from Political Affairs Team member Cade Phillips’ fundraising concert at a local coffee shop.
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PR/Marketing Team member Jenna Kobular created this flyer for her fundraiser.
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YouTube
Here’s a video created by PR/Mktg Team member Lenna Iskenderian.
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State of the Union March 2019
WIN A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!
Would you like to head to Washington, D.C. this May to lobby Congress with Clint Borgen and The Borgen Project’s Board of Directors? We will select one lucky winner to attend Congressional meetings and watch the magic happen first hand.
Eligibility Requirements:
Any volunteer or intern who has met the following requirements will be entered into a drawing for an all expenses paid trip to D.C. to lobby on behalf of the world’s poor:
Deadline for Eligibility:
April 12th
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings
Regional Director Moise Dzogolo met with Kamal Fulani, Deputy Director of the North Texas office of Senator John Cornyn (R – TX).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
February was the second highest web traffic month for borgenproject.org in the history of the organization!
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
PR/Marketing Team member Alex Van Valkenburgh spread the word about TBP while at the beach.
One-Mile Campaigns
Political Affairs Team member Kimberly Peterson completed her One-Mile Campaign at Mississippi College.
Political Affairs Team member Julya Generoso posted fliers for her 1-mile campaign in Pottsville, Philadelphia.
Podcast
PR/Marketing and HR Team member Nevada McOwen created a podcast. Faith in humanity: A podcast about ending poverty. To list to more of Nevada’s work, please visit: https://anchor.fm/nevie
Instagram
Political Affairs Team member Maggie Wells created a graphic about contacting Congress and posted it to her Instagram page. Instagram is a fantastic platform to circulate information about TBP and global poverty.
Letters to the Editor
Blog Posts
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Take a look at these branding campaign materials created by PR/Marketing Team member Krithi Sekaran.
Krithi also created a Borgen Project event flyer:
PR/Marketing Team member Makena Boling created a Borgen Project brochure.
PR/Marketing Team member Cindia Escalante Vinuesa created pamphlets to hand-out at her bake sale.
Fundraising campaign materials created by PR/Marketing Team member Paula Ruiz: “We Fight for the Underdogs”
HR Team member Carol Alcantar created a poster to hang around her school campus and at local coffee shops.
PR/Marketing Team member Alexis Blacknik created a variety of posters for her internship, including a set of graphics to go with her Venmo challenge
PR/Marketing Team member Olivia Fowler produced a set of watercolor posters to market for TBP.
Fundraising
Looking for creative ways to fundraise? Content Team member Michela Rahaim has been raising money to help end global poverty and hunger by walking dogs. Michela has raised $86 from walking dogs, such as Sadie (pictured below).
Human Resource Team member Jennifer Irwin held a bake sale and raised $200! Bake sales are a fantastic and delicious way to fundraise.
Videos
PR/Marketing Team member Cindia Escalante Vinuesa: “Draw My Life”
Political Affairs Team member Julya Generoso gives us an update about her internship and fundraising progress thus far.
Political Affairs Team member Jean Santiago creates a swarm to get people to email Congress
State of the Union February 2019
Political Updates
We did it! On Monday, January 14, 2019, S. 1580, Protecting Girls’ Access to Education in Vulnerable Settings Act, was signed into law with overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress. Thank you Borgen Project Team members for your continuous efforts in helping to pass this important piece of legislation. It would not have been possible without your advocacy. Great work, team!
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
A great start to the year, our website traffic is 75% higher than this time last year. Great job everyone.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Political Affairs Team member Adrian Ghainda gave six presentations within one week! Adrian was able to mobilize close to 27 people to email Congress. During his presentation, he discussed the importance of calling Congress.
Political Affairs Team member Maggie Wells created a swarm by hosting a meeting with her sorority sisters. Maggie had them call and email Congress.
Political Affairs Team member Kellen Cody also created a swarm and had several of her friends email their congressional leaders on the same issue.
One-Mile Campaigns
Content Team member Luis Santos created a flyer for his One-Mile Campaign and posted it throughout his school campus. Great work, Luis!
Letters to the Editor
Alexander Lutton, Political Affairs Team, in The Baltimore Sun: No mom should have to travel 2,000 miles to get medical care for their child
Adrian Ghainda, Political Affairs Team, in NJ.com: Protect future of the global community
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
PR Team member Hazel Gonzalez created a series of graphics to use for social media, which were recently featured on TBP Instagram story.
Hazel also created infographics detailing the benefits of shopping through Amazon Smile.
As well as how to contact Congress. Don’t forget to Act Now!
And, finally, Hazel created a Borgen Project event flyer.
PR Team member Krithi Sekaran created an infographic to show how powerful your phone can be in helping to alleviate global poverty.
Regional Director David Fladger created a meme for the Food for Peace Modernization Act.
Facebook
Political Affairs Team member Mika Brouillette shows us how to mobilize through Facebook. Mika followed up with people who liked her original post and sent them a private message to spread the word.
Videos
Political Affairs Team member Julya Generoso created a video to introduce her followers to The Borgen Project and the global poverty fight.
State of the Union January 2019
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Our website traffic continued to grow. December 2018 saw 61% more users visiting the site than in December 2017.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition in December.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
PR Team Member Elise El Nouchi took to the streets of Paris, France for her One-Mile Campaign. Head over to our Instagram to see how it went.
PR Team member Ramon Polo pictured ready to hand-out fliers for his One-Mile Campaign.
Letters to the Editor
Mary Spindler, Content Team, in Columbia Daily Tribune: Fight poverty, not immigrants
Getting the Word Out
The Borgen Project was mentioned in a Newsweek piece about the travel ban: Can I travel to North Korea? U.S. to review travel ban despite no progress in nuclear talks.
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Political Affairs Team member Alex Lutton created business cards to hand out while fundraising and mobilizing members of his community.
Fundraising
PR Team member Elise El Nouchi PR held a bake sale and successfully fundraised $430!
Content Team member Aleksandra Sirakova held a Christmas bake sale for her fundraising campaign, which featured a spread of tasty treats.
Instagram
Did you know that The Borgen Project has an Instagram? Make sure to click the follow button to be in the loop.
Videos
PR Team member Ramon Polo calls on Congressman Devin Nunes (R – CA – 22nd) to support the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act.
State of the Union December 2018
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings
PR Team member Josh Ranft met with Vanessa Llanas, Regional Representative to Senator Tammy Baldwin (D – WI).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Another record-breaking month for website traffic, amazing work everyone.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
PA Team member Greysi Lopez created a swarm on campus to mobilize people to email their Congressional leaders.
PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouchi hosted an information event about TBP.
Content Team member Luis Santos seen giving a presentation to his class about TBP.
PA Team member Stephanie Romero created business cards to give out during her program.
One-Mile Campaigns
PA Team member Claire Jordan had a successful One-Mile Campaign! Claire and her two best friends hung posters downtown and spoke with members of the community about TBP. Afterwards, Claire went to Sen. Deb Fischer’s office and taped posters to telephone poles located outside of her office.
PA Team member Natalie Richards completed her One-Mile Campaign in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Fliers were posted within one-mile of both Rep. David Price and Sen. Thom Tillis’ office. While posting fliers, Natalie met another activist group outside of the Federal Building and had the opportunity to introduce them to TBP.
PA Team member Kevin Fagan printed out 50 fliers to put up in a 1-mile radius around two of his Congressional leaders’ offices. Posters were hung from the office to the nearest coffee shop– a favorite of many Congressional leaders and their staffers. After putting up all 50 posters, Kevin spoke to a few curious folks about emailing Congress.
PR/Marketing Team member Brigitte Buckholtz posted TBP fliers inside several local businesses for her One-Mile Campaign.
PR/Marketing Team member Josh Ranft made original TBP stickers for his One-Mile Campaign!
PA Team member Noah Bartholomae’s One-Mile Campaign took place in Eugene, Oregon, next to the Lane County Circuit Court where the offices for Rep. Peter DeFazio, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are located. Noah posted fliers at busy intersections to grab the attention of commuters.
PA Team member Timothy James Conway walked around Rep. Peter DeFazio’s office and posted fliers on nearby telephone, power poles and trees. Surrounding the area was the Lane County Elections Office– a perfect high-traffic area. Timothy also visited the EMU at the University of Oregon to post fliers in the Social Science building.
PA Team member Josue Hernandez Juarez had a fantastic One-Mile Campaign.
“The One-Mile Campaign went really great. It was nice to put up different Borgen Project posters around my school’s campus and spread the word about the organization. I was really excited to spread the word about the organization and hopefully people from my campus reach out and apply to intern for The Borgen Project, so that the word can continue to be spread out about contacting our Congressional leaders, so the U.S. can be more involved to help combat global poverty.”
Letters to the Editor
Megan Todd, Political Affairs Team, in Springfield News-Leader: Helping world’s poor an important and neglected issue
Christina Taylor, PR/Marketing Team, in Fairfax County Times: When we all do better, we all do better
Nakyung Lee, PR/Marketing Team, in Park Slope: Why we need to protect the International Affairs Budget.
Maddie Engledow, Political Affairs Team, in Indy Star: Foreign aid investment will bolster national security measures
Aleksandra Sirakova, Content Team, in The Salt Lake Tribune: U.S. foreign aid is small but powerful
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
An infographic created by PR/Marketing Team member Christina Taylor
PR/Marketing Team member and Regional Director David Fladger created an infographic acknowledging the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
PR/Marketing Team member Brigitte Buckholtz’s infographic was featured on Medium: Be the Change: Call Congress
PR/Marketing Team member Fatima Shaban created a Borgen Project flier to pass out at her information event.
HR Team member Julia Torres created a comic strip for her 10 awareness points.
PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouche’s infographic shows us how our everyday actions can have an impact.
PR/Marketing Team member Nakyung Lee wants you to take action.
Fundraising
PR/Marketing Team member Brigitte Buckholtz sold handmade soap for her fundraising campaign.
Videos
Calling Congress in 30 Seconds with PR Team member Alex Bicknell
State of the Union November 2018
Note from the President: Hi everyone, lots of great things occurring right now.
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Godson Ighoja with Hatou Camara, Community Liaison Officer for Congressman José E. Serrano (D – NY – 15th).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Despite last month’s technical difficulties, we managed to set a new record! More than half a million people visited the website in October.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Content Team Member Yumi Wilson raising awareness about TBP.
Content Team member Aquillina Ngowera spreading the word about TBP in South Africa.
HR Team member Andrea Arivella seen raising awareness about TBP.
One-Mile Campaigns
Political Affairs Team member Lucia Badillos Rodriguez posted fliers for her One-Mile Campaign.
“The 1-mile campaign was a good experience. I posted several fliers around the 1-mile space on boards and poles around town. A few people asked me what The Borgen Project was, and I had a conversation with them and gave them a card with the website details and my email address in case they had any more questions.”
PR Team Member Andrew Mathews completing his One-Mile Campaign
PR/Marketing Team member Brion Miller posting flyers for his One-Mile Campaign.
Letters to the Editor
Claire Jordan, Political Affairs Team, in Lincoln Journal Star: Spare International Affairs Budget from cuts
Noah Bartholomae, Political Affairs Team, in Gazette-Times: U.S. lags behind in aiding world
Ilana Holmes, PR/Marketing Team, in The Oregonian: Portlanders don’t understand poverty
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Infographics created by PR/Marketing Team member Brigitte Buckholtz
PR/Marketing Team member Josh Ranft created business cards to help inform and mobilize his peers.
PR/Marketing Team member Ramon Polo’s infographic proves you can make an impact in just 30 seconds.
PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouchi created two infographics.
PR/Marketing Team member Rayssa Taiar created an infographic for a Borgen Project event.
PR/Marketing Team member Christina Taylor designed an infographic on the relationship between global poverty and national security.
Fundraising
Happy Halloween! PR/Marketing Team member Elise El Nouche hosted a Halloween bake sale and fundraised $449.
HR Team member Julia Torres took a friend’s dog to the beach to raise money for her fundraising campaign!
Content Team Member Charlene Frett hosted a potluck party to fundraise for her internship.
State of the Union October 2018
Note from the President: Hi everyone, I want to apologize if you’ve experienced issues with the website recently. We’ve been told by our web hosting provider that the issue is fixed and we shouldn’t see ads or layout issues. We’ve had a remarkably, smooth run this past 15-years without website disturbances and this glitch was an unexpected headache for everyone. For Content Team members, our Editors weren’t able to access the site for a few days, so Writers hang in there while things get caught up. Mid-term election soon! Go vote! Go vote! Go vote!
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Kevin Fagan with Collin Tracy, Staff Assistant to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R – WA – 5th).
Political Affairs Team member Vanessa Delgadillo with Nick Kistenmacher, Senior Field Director to Senator Bob Corker (R – TN).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
The month’s top 10 magazine articles:
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
PR/Marketing Team member Gemise Jones hosted an info session in New York.
Content Team member Massarath Fatima posted flyers to advocate for TBP.
One-Mile Campaigns
Political Affairs Team member Olivia Thomajan asked several cafes to write about The Borgen Project on their cups for her One-Mile Campaign
Political Affairs Team member, Tyler Freeman, completed his one-mile campaign in the center of Los Angeles! Tyler, with the help of some friends, targeted Wilshire Blvd and had flyers at every light post within a dozen blocks of the Congressman’s office.
Michaela Poole, Political Affairs Team member, posted fliers and did chalk art in areas with high foot traffic. Michaela also implemented clothespins into her One-Mile Campaign by attaching them to people’s clothing to spread the word about The Borgen Project.
Political Affairs Team member, Dalvida Palmer, posted fliers in places such as the library, computer labs, the food court, and the dorms. She also targeted “waiting areas” like bus stops and elevators.
Samantha Suib, Political Affairs Team member, took her one-mile campaign to the Great Falls Village Center in Great Falls, VA. She posted signage, reached out those passing through and informed them about The Borgen Project and encouraged the community to contact their congressional leaders.
Bonnie Greer, Political Affairs Team member, undertook her 1-mile campaign in downtown Seattle. Bonnie chose Pike Place as her starting point since this is in-between her Representative and Senator’s offices. She was able to get about 80 flyers up.
Letters to the Editor
Victoria Beyer, PR/Marketing Team, in The Telegram & Gazette: Support bill to help assure world maternal, child survival
Cameron Johnson, Regional Director, in Bristol Herald Courier: Trump’s budget cuts funds needed for development, jobs
Evann Orleck-Jetter, Content Team, in Valley News: Aid Cuts May Cost More Later
Zachary Filtz, Political Affairs Team, in Fredericksburg: Tackling global poverty
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Beyer designed infographics to compare spending habits with the cost of global poverty reduction.
“Eradicating Poverty Starts with You” designed by PR/Marketing Team member Alex Bicknell
“5 Reasons to Donate to TBP” created by PR/Marketing Team member Rayssa Taiar
Fundraising
HR Team member Julia Torres walked dogs in turn for donations during the first week of her internship!
Julia also hosted a movie and wine night and charged admission as a fundraising event.
Danielle DalPorto, HR Team member, organized a fundraising event in her student union. Danielle sold candy, mobilized people to email their Congressional leaders and answered general questions about TBP and global poverty. In total, she raised $130 and mobilized 64 people!
PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Beyer sold personal artwork and distributed TBP flyers on campus as a part of her fundraising/information campaign.
Videos
PR/Marketing Team member Alexandra Bicknell gives a brief overview of foreign aid in the United States.
PR/Marketing Team member Tori Fejfar reminds us of the importance of the International Affairs Budget.
A PSA created by PR/Marketing Team member David Fladger.
State of the Union September 2018
Note from the President: Register to vote! Enough said. The people voted into Congress in two months will either be allies for the world’s poor or foes. Your advocacy is crucial in getting leaders more engaged in the issue, but electing people from the start who are interested in helping the world’s poor is critical.
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Zachary Filtz with Patrick Thompson, Congressional Aide to Rep. Rob Wittman (R – VA – 1st).
Political Affairs Team member Kaitlyn Filhart met with Cayla Shreffler, staff assistant to Senator Rob Portman (R – OH).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
The month’s top 10 magazine articles:
Great work from the Content Team has ensured another fantastic month of website stats:
Website
Magazine
HR Team Updates
Another great month of recruitment from the HR team, with applications to our internship and volunteer programs increasing year on year.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Political Affairs Team member Dalvida Palmer tabled at an event held by Rep. Donald McEachin (D – VA 4th).
One-Mile Campaigns
PR/Marketing Team member Rose Austin prepping for her One-Mile Campaign.
PR/Marketing Team member Meredith Touhy.
Content Team member Orcun Dogmar with a Borgen Project flyer in Istanbul, Turkey.
Political Affairs Team member Sierra Arral used chalk art and fliers for her campaign throughout Saco, Maine.
Letters to the Editor
Ishita Garg, PR/Marketing Team, in the Loudon Times-Mirror Letter to the Editor – Garg: House should pass the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act.
Jenna Walmer, Content Team, in Lancaster Online: Pass international aid budget.
Laura Turner, Content Team, in the Press Herald – Letter to the editor: Pressure Maine delegation to maintain foreign aid budget.
Emily Torjusen, HR Team, in The Reflector – Murray and Cantwell must support the Food for Peace Modernization Act.
And PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Beyer had two letters published:
Milford Daily News – Letter: Support bill to monitor foreign aid
Sentinel & Enterprise Letters: Tariffs won’t help U.S. workers or grow jobs
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
Check out some of the infographs PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Fejfar designed using Canva!
Fundraising
Political Affairs Team member Kaitlyn Fillhart collected and cashed in over 150 lbs. of aluminum cans for The Borgen Project!
Videos
Check out this video created by PR/Marketing Team member Victoria Beyer for her diverting branding campaign.
State of the Union August 2018
Note from the President: Amazing work everyone! July was a record month for both grassroots lobbying and fundraising. We’ve already had more lobbying meetings this year than all of last year! Let’s keep this momentum going. With Congressional leaders back in their districts and the mid-term election approaching, this is a crucial time of year to make sure leaders are hearing from you. The entire House of Representatives is up for re-election and many previously “easy win” districts are now up for grabs. Most leaders are feeling vulnerable and they are going out of their way to keep voters in their district happy. Every call, email and letter you can mobilize into their office makes a huge difference in getting them supporting poverty-reduction efforts. As a member of The Borgen Project, you are an ambassador for the world’s poor, giving them a voice in your district… Make it a loud voice!
– Clint Borgen
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings
Political Affairs Team member Andrew Wedeking met with Michael Callesen – Legislative Correspondent for Senator Rob Portman (R – OH).
Political Affairs Team member Michaela Poole with Megan Sims
and her intern. Megan is District Director to Representative Andre Carson (D – IN 7th).
PR/Mktg Team member Yoolim Jeon with Anthony Nguyen – District Director for Representative Scott Peters (D – CA 52nd).
Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Here are the Top 10 Articles for July on BORGEN Magazine.
HR Team Updates
There is an 11.6% increase in applicants – July 2017 vs. July 2018.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Regional Director Amy Ramirez was featured by Craftimatis on Instagram and Facebook.
Political Affairs Team member Alex Bicknell held “A Week of Advocacy: Educate. Advocate. Mobilize.” Alex taught her friends how to call, write, and email Congress.
Here’s a photo of one of the interviewees that Political Affairs Team member Qui “Kelly” Mai spoke with at a local shopping district. Kelly asked them about their opinions on the current foreign aid dollar usage and their opinions on current bills in session such as the Global Food Reauthorization Act.
Political Affairs Team member Tyler Adams held a BBQ Living Room Summit.
And here is PR/Mktg Team member Zhiyuan Zhang and the sign she created to get the word out in her community about The Borgen Project.
On the Radio
PR/Mktg Team member Tyler Greene was interviewed by The Beat KOSP 92.9 in Springfield, Missouri.
Instagram
PR/Mktg Team member Anna Zagorski posted to IG about “Write to Congress Wednesdays” and she held an Insta Live Info Session.
One-Mile Campaigns
Check out some of the photos from this summer’s One-Mile campaigns.
PR/Mktg Team member Juliana Mangano.
PR/Mktg Team member Marie Gigliotti.
Political Affairs Team member Sabrina Angel.
Political Affairs Team member Xiaohang “Violet” Wang.
Letters to the Editor
Anna Zagorski, PR/Mktg Team, in the Odyssey Online: The Myths of Global Poverty.
Gavin Isbell, Political Affairs Team, in The Mercury News – Letter: What US actually spends on foreign aid is shocking.
Henry Colyer, Political Affairs Team, in the VT Digger: Henry Colyer – International affairs budget needs rebalancing.
Kelli Ryan, Political Affairs Team in the Northern Kentucky Tribune: Letter to the Editor: As Americans, we must be part of the initiative to end global poverty, says Kelly Ryan.
Rashi Mahato, HR Team, in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Letters to the Editor – Foreign aid isn’t charity; it’s an investment.
Outreach & Mobilizing Materials
PR/Mktg Team member Grant Yeatts played “Congress Pong”.
Designed by HR Team member Rashi Mahato.
Designed by PR/Mktg Team member Tyler Greene.
Designed by PR/Mktg Team member Victoria Beyer.
Fundraising
Here are some of this summer’s fundraising activities and ideas.
Donor Relations Team member Anna Taylor created this brochure to send out with her fundraising letters.
“Selling homemade bracelets in a local shoe store in my hometown. My campaign idea has the bracelets next to a sign stating how 100% of the sale will go to The Borgen Project. When there is a purchase, a homemade card about the Borgen Project goes with them and a link to the website to learn more about us. ” – PR/Mktg Team member Danielle Johnson
Political Affairs Team member Jared Francis held a fundraising event at Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.
PR/Mktg Team member John Schmitz designed this flyer to encourage others to divert coffee money towards helping others.
Political Affairs Team member Maria Cortazar held a bowling fundraiser and raised $306!
HR Team member Rashi Mahato auctioned off artwork for donations of $30 or more.
HR Team member Shanita Howard auctioned her time and helped a friend move.
“This is the art piece that I’m currently raffling off to raise money. I went ahead with the idea of “tribes” and one animal renowned for its dedication to looking out for all in its fellow tribe members. Additionally, the spirit of the wolf embraces the curiosity I find comes with being engaged about the realities of the world around us as an advocate.” – PR/Mktg Team member Taylor Jennings
And PR/Mktg Team member Victoria Beyer set-up an Etsy shop to sell her artwork.
Videos
PR/Mktg Team member Marie Gigliotti created this video addressed to Senator Chris Murphy.
Check out this animated video created by fellow PR/Mktg Team member Meena Pyatt.
Advocate Sarah Chocron created this video about supporting the International Affairs Budget.
Click here to view the video.
State of the Union July 2018
Political Updates
Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
Congressional Office Meetings
PR/Marketing Team member Ani Gevorkian with Hiep Nguyen, Human Rights & Immigration Coordinator for Rep. Ro Khanna (D – CA 17th).
Political Affairs Team member Arthur Buchanan with Mallory Tyee, Outreach Director for Senator Tim Kaine (D – VA).
Political Affairs Team member Tom Crawford attended a town hall meeting and met with Nermina Mujkanovic, Congressional Aide to Rep. Diana DeGette (D – CO – 1st).
Warren’s Address
Here’s the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
Content Team Updates
Here are the Top 10 Articles for June on BORGEN Magazine.
HR Team Updates
There was a 110% increase in applicants – First Quarter 2017 vs. First Quarter 2018. Only 7% of applicants for internships are selected to join The Borgen Project. The outstanding recruitment effort allows the movement to grow while bringing on diverse individuals who possess a wide range of skills and talents – all of whom are passionate and committed to helping those less fortunate on a global scale.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
Getting the Word Out
Letters to the Editor
Outreach Materials
Team members have been very busy creating outreach materials to mobilize and raise awareness about global poverty issues.
Political Affairs Team member Britney Andrews with her outreach poster and booklet at ComFest.
Infograph designed by PR/Marketing Team member Hannah Myers.
Meme created by PR/Marketing Team member Lenna Iskenderian.
PR/Marketing Team member Ruchira Ravirala composed this poem for a Reddit post.
Infograph designed by PR/Marketing Team member Robert Schacht.
Infograph designed by PR/Marketing Team member Tyler Greene.
PR/Marketing Team member Juliana Mangano designed this Gas Rewards Card for her friends to encourage them to call and email Congress.
And fellow PR/Marketing Team member Taylor Beightol created these Instagram stories.
Mobilizing Others to Contact Congress
Here are photos from PR/Marketing Team member Peyton Miller’s information session and of her One-Mile Campaign chalk art.
PR/Marketing Team member Angela Tate used chalk art and fliers in her One-Mile Campaign.
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Fundraising
Political Affairs Team member Sabrina Angel held a 1920’s themed Murder Mystery Party Fundraiser and raised over $200.
PR/Marketing Team member Ruchira Ravirala designed beautifully intricate mehendi applications for her friends in exchange for donations.
And PR/Marketing Team member Theresa Marino created this piece for her grandfather in exchange for his donation. Theresa’s grandfather asked her to create a piece that connects their family since they are located between two different states.
YouTube
Check out this animated video created by PR/Marketing Team member Anna Zagorski about the Protecting Girls’ Access to Education Act.
State of the Union June 2018
Note from the President: Welcome to summer excitement! When it comes to advocacy this is my favorite time of year. Members of Congress spend the majority of the summer back in their districts meeting with constituents and finding out what issues to focus on. What makes this year extra interesting is the mid-term election in November. All 435 members of the House of Representatives are up for election and 33 out of 100 Senate seats are being voted on. Be sure to focus on candidates as well as current Members of Congress. Many of these candidates will be elected and serving in Congress next year. Below are a handful of items we need everyone doing this summer. Even if you’re not on the political team, you can expand your skillset and participate.
– Clint Borgen
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Political Updates
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Lobbying Efforts
Advocacy Emails
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Congressional Office Meetings
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Political Affairs Team members Alexander Klein and Cheyenne Roinestead met with Nicole Frazier, the Greater Denver area Regional Director for Senator Cory Gardner (R – CO).
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Regional Director Chivia Horton met with Rep. Bill Foster (D – IL 11th).
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PR/Marketing Team member Ani Gevorkian met with her congressional leaders in California at a town hall and through bird-dogging.
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Ani with Rep. Adrin Nazarian (D – CA 46th).
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Ani with Rep. Jim Beall (D – CA 11th).
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Ani with Rep. Ro Khanna (D – CA 17th) at a town hall event in Cupertino.
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Warren’s Address
Listen to the latest from Warren about the goings-on in D.C.
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Content Team Updates
Here are the Top 10 Articles for May on BORGEN Magazine.
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HR Team Updates
There is a 96% increase in applicants – May 2017 vs. May 2018.
Professional Development Help
We are pleased to offer professional development help to our interns. To find out more go to: https://borgenteam.org/professional-development-help/
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Recognition
Congratulations to the following team members that have achieved Borgen Project Honors & Recognition.
Visit the Our Team Members page and read about success stories with our organization.
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Getting the Word Out
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In The News
The Borgen Project was cited this week in Newsweek! Kim Jong Un Stays in Luxury 5-Star Singapore Hotel While His People Starve
Information Events & Group Presentations
PR/Mktg Team member Ana Paola Soria Galvarro held an information event where participants were very interested in supporting the International Affairs Budget and calling & writing to Congress in support of our cause.
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Letters to the Editor
Cade Phillips, Political Affairs Team, in the Letters section of ArkansasOnline.
Olivia Booth, Content Team, in The Fairfax County Times – Let’s not be so parochial in our thoughts about foreign aid.
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Outreach Materials
Infographs designed by PR/Marketing Team member Anna Zagorski.
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PR/Mktg Team member Grant Yeatts added some additional info to the “What Happens As People Transition Out of Poverty” infograph.
And PR/Mktg Team member Juliana Mangano created an infograph and a poem about The Borgen Project.
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Fundraising
Check out photos from Political Affairs Team member Cade Phillips’ fundraising concert at a local coffee shop.
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PR/Marketing Team member Jenna Kobular created this flyer for her fundraiser.
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YouTube
Here’s a video created by PR/Mktg Team member Lenna Iskenderian.
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