Fundraising Advisor (E-Volunteer)

Online placement (E-Volunteer)

Partner Location: Honduras

Start Date: October 2026

Placement Length: 5 Months

Language Requirements: Spanish & English Level 4-Advanced

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The E-Volunteer’s Role

Cuso International is looking for a candidate interested in joining an international volunteer program aimed at contributing to the development and empowerment of women, girls, and individuals living in poverty and vulnerable situations in Latin America. We seek one dedicated individual with specialized expertise in fundraising to provide comprehensive support to our partner organization, MOCAPH. This role involves actively assisting in the strategic identification of funding opportunities, creatively reinventing existing approaches, and meticulously formulating well-structured proposals aimed at the successful implementation of new projects. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that MOCAPH can effectively secure resources necessary to expand and enhance its impactful initiatives. This will help MOCAPH develop a portfolio outlining where and how donors operate, similar to the E Volunteer modality.

As an e-volunteer, you will support the organization through the following activities:

• Evaluate the methodology, tools, and other resources that have been developed

• Develop a work plan for creating strategic plans, including area-specific action plans when necessary

• Conduct research utilizing both primary and secondary sources

• Suggest tools to enhance internal processes for resource acquisition

• Take part in meetings, networks, working groups, and similar forums

• Foster the formation of strategic alliances

Essential Requirements:

• A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Development, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Essential Background:

• At least 4-5 years of demonstrated experience in management and fundraising for projects or previous proposals within NGOs or non-profit organizations.

• Familiarity and experience with planning, administrative processes, and strategic design.

• A strong commitment to environmental values and a passion for conserving natural resources.

• Experience and knowledge in teaching, training, facilitation, as well as participatory approaches and tools.

• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in using information technologies.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

About E-Volunteering

Make a global impact right from your home! With Cuso International's e-volunteering program, you can collaborate with diverse partners and local volunteers, contribute to meaningful projects, and enhance your professional skills, all while maintaining a flexible schedule. E-volunteers should have basic home office equipment, a reliable internet connection, and moderate computer skills. If you're volunteering with partners in remote areas where internet access is limited, it's important to demonstrate flexibility and patience.

Broaden your horizons and make a difference by joining Cuso International's e-volunteering program today!

About Us, the Project and the Partner

Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Partner: Mesa de ONG's Comanejadoras de Areas Protegidas de Honduras

Requirements

Selection and Screening
If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Provide two professional references and one personal reference

• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview

• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support.

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