Data & Donor Relations Specialist

Join a team that's helping create sustainable change around the world. We are looking for our next Data & Donor Relations Specialist!

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid: 3-4 days/week in office)

Status: Full-Time | Permanent

At Cuso International, we believe that strong donor relationships and reliable data are essential to creating lasting global impact. We're looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative, and service-focused Data & Donor Relations Specialist to join our Engagement Team and help deliver an outstanding donor experience.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Data & Donor Relations, you will play a key role in supporting Cuso's fundraising efforts by ensuring the accurate processing, receipting, reporting, and stewardship of donations. You'll work closely with colleagues, donors, finance, and external service providers to maintain data integrity and support donor engagement activities.

What You'll Do

• Manage and process donor gifts with accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain donor records and database integrity using Raiser's Edge
• Support donor stewardship activities, tax receipting, and acknowledgements
• Prepare donation reports, reconciliations, and data analysis
• Collaborate with Finance, auditors, and external vendors
• Provide administrative and logistical support for fundraising initiatives and engagement activities

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of related experience, ideally in fundraising or donor relations
• Experience working with Raiser's Edge or a similar CRM database
• Strong administrative, analytical, and reporting skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills in English (French is an asset)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to confidentiality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Why Join Cuso?

For more than 60 years, Cuso has worked alongside communities in Canada and around the world to address poverty, advance equity, and create sustainable change. Joining our team means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports meaningful global impact.

Apply today and help us strengthen the relationships that make our mission possible.