Development and Finance Manager

CIRCLE DE LUZ

POSITION OPENING:

• Title: Development and Finance Manager
• Reports to: Executive Director
• Type: Full time, exempt position, requiring 40 hours on average per week. Hybrid environment combining in-person and remote work.
• Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000 annual salary range commensurate with experience. Plus other benefits described below.
• Location: Charlotte, NC (Wesley Heights area in West Charlotte)
• Application period: October 15-26, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to submit materials early.
• To apply: Via Idealist or send your cover letter and resume to contact@circledeluz.org with the subject “Application: Development and Finance Manager”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis between October 15-26, 2025, so we encourage candidates to apply early.
• Position start date: November 2025

ABOUT CIRCLE DE LUZ:

Established in 2008, Circle de Luz is a Latina-founded and led nonprofit that profoundly empowers and advocates for young Latinas through extensive mentoring, comprehensive programming, integrated services, and scholarship funds for further education.

Our work is bilingual and culturally rooted, ensuring that every program, service, and interaction reflects and honors the experiences, values, and strengths of Latine youth and their families. We begin working with Latinas in seventh grade, guiding each cohort through high school graduation with programs that foster personal growth, build confidence and resilience, and prepare participants to take ownership of their education, well-being, and community contributions. Beyond individual support, Circle de Luz provides wraparound services to students and families and engages in collective advocacy with community partners to strengthen the broader ecosystem of resources for Latine youth. Upon graduation, each participant receives a $5,000 scholarship to pursue further education, advancing opportunities for educational success, family well-being, and economic mobility.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development and Finance Manager (DFM) supports the growth and sustainability of Circle de Luz by managing day-to-day development and fundraising activities, overseeing and implementing financial processes, and ensuring that development and financial strategies align with the organization’s mission and goals.

As part of a collaborative team of four staff members, the DFM plays a key role in executing fundraising campaigns, cultivating donor relationships, writing and managing grants and associated reporting, and ensuring accurate, transparent financial management. The ideal candidate has an impeccable work ethic, is organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, mission-driven, and a self-starter with a strong ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic and compassionate work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development & Fundraising (approximately 57% of work time)

• Develop and implement development and fundraising strategies and plans in collaboration with the Executive Director and other staff/board members.
• Research, write, and submit grants. Monitor and report grant progress and conclusion in alignment with Circle de Luz’s priorities and funder requirements.
• Lead and implement fundraising strategies, including campaigns, giving circles, grant writing, and partnerships.
• Manage donor platforms and databases such as Givebutter and Bloomerang. Maintain donor records and ensure timely acknowledgments, renewals, and periodic communications (reminders, updates, newsletters).
• Lead recruitment and management of individual and corporate donors/sponsors. This includes potential and existing one-time and recurring unrestricted gifts, including the Mija giving circle that focuses on scholarship funds for existing and incoming cohorts.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns (e.g., Giving Tuesday, End of Year, Sip & Shop, International Women’s Day).
• Research and develop a plan to secure major gifts. Explore new streams and opportunities for revenue.
• Partner with staff, board, and other community members to develop aligned donor/funder materials, impact stories, funding proposals, and impact reporting.

Financial Management (approximately 40% of work time)

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including grant allocations and monitoring, expense/revenue tracking, and reconciliations in close collaboration with our accounting service provider and staff members.
• Maintain financial systems and records, including QuickBooks, Givebutter, Bloomerang, banking, and internal documents. Provide timely information and data to our accounting provider.
• Monitor organizational budgets, track restricted/unrestricted funds, and ensure accuracy across donor, accounting platforms, and internal systems.
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial reports in partnership with our accountants and the Executive Director.
• Propose and implement solid systems, processes, and relationships that promote and sustain revenue in partnership with staff and board members.
• Manage our annual budget creation process and its implementation in partnership with our accountants and the Executive Director.
• Support annual financial review preparation, 990 filings, and other deliverables in compliance with financial and licensing requirements.

Organizational Collaboration (approximately 3% of work time)

• Support organization-wide events and initiatives as needed.

Note: This job description does not restrict other tasks that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such asbusiness administration, finance, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related discipline—or equivalent professional experience in development, fundraising, or financial management.
• Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit experience, preferably in fundraising, development, or financial administration.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the Charlotte and North Carolina funder landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and fundraising/financial systems (QuickBooks, Givebutter, Bloomerang).
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Mission-driven, with passion for advancing opportunities for Latinas and their families.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in both financial and written work.
• Multidisciplinary talents with the ability to think outside of the box and create impact.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to build trust and positive relationships with the team, board, students, families, donors, funders, and community partners.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative, compassionate, values-driven team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND COMPENSATION:

This position is based in west Charlotte, NC, (Wesley Heights area in West Charlotte). This is a full-time, exempt role averaging 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment (combining in-office and remote work) with flexibility in scheduling the in-office days. Some evenings and weekends are occasionally required for events.

Compensation: $45,000 - $50,000 annual salary range commensurate with experience plus:

• Monthly health and technology stipend of $320 to support home office, cellphone, or health-related costs.
• 20 days of paid personal time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays annually.
• A collaborative, bilingual, and mission-driven work environment that values personal and professional growth.

TO APPLY: Send your cover letter and resume to contact@circledeluz.org with the subject “Application: Development and Finance Manager”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis between October 15-26, 2025, so we encourage candidates to apply early.

Circle de Luz is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

• Monthly health and technology stipend of $320 to support home office, cellphone, or health-related costs.
• 20 days of paid personal time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays annually.
• Hybrid environment (combining in-office and remote work) with flexibility in scheduling the in-office days.
• A collaborative, bilingual, and mission-driven work environment that values personal and professional growth.

English. Spanish desired but not required.