MAKE Projects · 4 hours ago
Development and Operations Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expMAKE Projects is a nonprofit social enterprise committed to empowering refugee and immigrant women with job readiness skills. The Development & Operations Manager will be responsible for fundraising, grant reporting, financial and HR administration, and operational support to ensure the organization runs smoothly and grows effectively.
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Responsibilities
Lead institutional fundraising efforts, including grant prospecting, proposal development, budgeting support, reporting, and compliance
Manage grant reporting calendars and ensure timely, accurate narrative and financial reports
Track grant deliverables, outcomes, and expenditures and flag risks or misalignments early
Support donor development, stewardship, and fundraising campaigns
Maintain donor and grant records and analyze fundraising progress toward goals
Monitor implementation of grant-funded projects to ensure alignment with proposals, budgets, and timelines
Develop and maintain practical tracking tools for milestones, deliverables, and outcomes
Troubleshoot delays, gaps, or implementation challenges with staff and leadership
Translate programmatic and financial data into clear insights for funders and internal decision-making
Develop simple dashboards or reports to track organizational health and impact
Step in to backfill operational or administrative functions during understaffing, transitions, or peak demand
Support day-to-day financial administration, including expense tracking, invoicing, payroll coordination, and reporting
Support budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial forecasting
Work with external accountants or bookkeepers to ensure accuracy and compliance
Oversee HR administrative functions such as onboarding/offboarding, employee records, benefits coordination, and policy documentation
Support compliance with employment laws and internal policies
Help build, document, and improve internal systems and workflows as the organization grows
Serve as a close partner to the Executive Director on organizational strategy and internal monitoring
Support external partnerships and represent MAKE Projects with funders and collaborators
Develop organizational communications and marketing messaging and materials
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, operations, or a related role
Demonstrated success in grant writing and grant reporting/compliance
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience with financial administration and budgeting
Familiarity with HR administration and employment compliance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Alignment with MAKE Projects' mission and values
Benefits
Health benefits
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Matching 401k retirement plan after six months of employment
Company
MAKE Projects
MAKE Projects is a job training social enterprise that prepares refugees and immigrants to realize their dreams.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Anchi Mei
Executive Director & Founder
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