ALUME Institute Association (NGO) — Co-Founder BizDev Finance

🌿 ALUME Institute Association (NGO) — Co-Founder & Chief Financial and Development Officer (CFDO)

📍 Location : Remote (Brazil)

⏳ Commitment : 10-12h / week

About ALUME Institute

ALUME Institute is a Brazilian non-profit NGO based at Fazenda ALUME in Ilhéus, Bahia. We are dedicated to regenerating land and empowering communities through education, sustainability, health, and culture.

Our farm spans 42 hectares (100 acres) with seven natural springs and is located just 7 km from the Atlantic Ocean on Bahia’s Cacao Coast.

Half of the land remains preserved, while the other half—previously exploited—is being reforested and revitalized through agroforestry and sustainable land management.

Beyond restoration, our mission includes purchasing additional land for preservation , creating tribal co-living communities , and fostering spiritual and social growth .

Our work focuses on :

• Education and training
• Social impact and volunteering
• Ecology, health, and community development
• Fundraising and financial sustainability for impactful initiatives

Role Overview

We are seeking a Co-Founder & Chief Financial and Development Officer (CFDO) — a strategic leader who will bridge financial strategy and resource development to drive ALUME’s sustainable growth.

This role combines the responsibilities of a CFO (financial structure, governance, compliance) and a Business Development & Fundraising Lead (partnerships, CSR programs, grant strategy).

The ideal candidate will understand NGO business models , funding mechanisms , and how to align financial sustainability with mission impact .

Key Responsibilities📊 Financial Strategy & Governance (CFO Role)

🤝 Business Development & Fundraising (Growth Role)

Commitment

This position begins on a volunteer basis during the MVP phase, with a clear pathway toward a salaried executive role once funding is secured. Co-Founder Agreement will be completed together during initial onboarding process, including commitment terms and role description.

Candidate Profile

✅ Fluent in Portuguese & English

✅ Proven experience in fundraising, grants, or financial management in Brazil (must-have)

✅ Strong understanding of NGO business models and funding mechanisms

✅ Experience in CSR program development and grant application leadership

✅ 3–7 years of relevant finance or development experience preferred

✅ CPA or MBA a plus (not mandatory)

✅ Skilled in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and donor relations

✅ Motivated by social impact, sustainability, and innovation

✅ Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable in a startup-NGO environment

🌱 What You’ll Gain

📝 Employment Type : Co-Founder Track → Transition to salaried leadership position after funding

📩 To apply : Please send your tailored CV along with a short motivation statement.