Fundraising Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: February 2026

Placement Length: 5 months

Language Requirements: Spanish Level 4-Advanced and English Level 3-Intermediate

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

Do you have expertise in fundraising, business administration, strategic planning, or organizational development?

If yes, we have a thrilling volunteer opportunity for you! We are actively looking for a Fundraising Advisor to enhance our support for the communities where our partners operate.

As a volunteer, you will assist us in gathering and mobilizing resources. Your significant contributions will aid our partner in reaching their objectives and making a constructive impact on society.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Assess the current strategy for effectiveness and relevance, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
• Review existing methodologies, tools, and resources to evaluate performance and identify any gaps.
• Develop a work plan for strategic initiatives with targeted action plans for specific areas needing attention.
• Conduct extensive research using primary and secondary sources to understand the market and inform decision-making.
• Visit companies and meet with key stakeholders to gather insights for a well-informed strategic plan.
• Promote collaboration and communication among team members to align goals and objectives.
• Recommend tools to streamline internal processes and enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Engage in meetings and forums to encourage knowledge sharing and leverage collective expertise.
• Foster the development of strategic partnerships to enhance capabilities and create mutual benefits.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Development and/or equivalent experience in a related field.

Essential Background:

• Proficiency or experience in planning, administrative processes, and strategy development.
• Prior experience in planning methodologies.
• Familiarity or experience in education, training, and facilitation.
• Understanding of participatory methods and tools.
• Proven experience collaborating within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to utilize information technology effectively.

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

About Us

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: Centro de Estudios Marítimos

Benefits

Volunteer Support and Requirements

Support Package

Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes:

• Monthly living allowance
• Accommodation
• Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources)
• Ongoing local support
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement

Selection and Screening

If you are shortlisted, you will need to:

• Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel
• Provide two professional references and one personal reference
• Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview
• Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure
• Comply with anti-terrorism checks
• Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct

Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel.

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.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!