ALUME Institute Association

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)

• Develop and execute
  financial strategy, planning, and analysis
• Oversee
  budgeting, reporting, cash flow
  , legal compliance, and audits
• Manage
  banking relationships
  , financial forecasting, and risk control
• Ensure
  transparency, accountability
  , and sustainable financial structure

Business Development & Fundraising (Growth Role)

• Lead
  B2B CSR partnership programs
  with private sector companies
• Coordinate
  grant application programs
  across departments and partners
• Design and manage
  fundraising campaigns
  and sponsorship strategies
• Explore and secure
  national and international funding opportunities
• Build and maintain
  strategic alliances
  with institutional partners and donors
• Develop
  impact finance models
  aligned with ALUME's long-term goals

Commitment

• 10-12 h/week

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

• Co-founder status
  in a nationally visible NGO
• Leadership within an
  interdisciplinary, international community
• Opportunity to
  build tangible, high-impact solutions
• Direct access to
  CSR networks, public institutions, and funders
• A defining role in shaping
  social, educational, and ecological transformation of herbal medicine and ecotechnologies in Brasil

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.