Fundraising Advisor

This volunteer placement is located in: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Start Date: June/July 2024

Placement Length: 12 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

Are you experienced in fundraising, business administration, strategic planning, or organizational development?

If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a Fundraising Advisor to help us improve our support for the communities where our partner operates.

As a volunteer, you will help us in collecting and mobilizing resources. Your valuable contribution will help us achieve our goals and make a positive impact on society.

As a volunteer, you will:

Review diagnoses and available information.

Review the methodology, tools and other resources developed

Prepare a work plan to develop strategic plans including area-specific action plans, if necessary

Research using primary and secondary sources.

Visit/meetings with companies to gather information, design the strategic plan and coordinate other necessary activities

Meeting with the teams

Propose tools to improve internal processes in obtaining resources

Participate in meetings, networks, work tables and similar spaces.

Promote strategic alliances.

Essential Requirements:

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

Essential Background:

Knowledge/experience in planning, administration processes, planning, and strategy design.

Previous experience in planning processes.

Knowledge/experience in teaching, training and/or facilitation processes

Knowledge/experience of participatory approaches and tools.

Demonstrated experience of working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.

Use of information technologies.

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

Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Support Package

Modest monthly living allowance

Accommodation while in placement

Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs

Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance

Pre-departure training, in-country orientation and reintegration debriefing

On-the-ground support through our Cuso International's Country Program Office

Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.

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