Compliance Manager

Amalgamated Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization is seeking a Compliance Manager to design and implement compliance training and consultation processes. The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to manage compliance initiatives effectively across various departments while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment committed to making a positive impact.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance

401k match

Professional development funds

Remote work stipend

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience with 501c3, government, or federal contracting compliance.
• Proven track record in project and/or program management.
• Ability to work across multiple software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective compliance training programs.
• Support internal alignment and standardization of policy practices.
• Develop compliance training workshops for employees.

Skills

Client services skills

Project management

Compliance expertise

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must be received by Sunday, October 19, 2025. Applications received after the deadline may be reviewed dependent upon qualifications. We will review applications as received and will invite a short list of candidates to schedule a screening call with a member of our team.

To protect the integrity of our structure candidacy process, we kindly ask that all applicants do not call, email, or message our office or any member of the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation (ACF) Team or Board of Directors about this opportunity.

ABOUT US

The Amalgamated Foundation is a platform for progressive, social change philanthropy that manages more than 200 donor-advised funds and collaborative funds. Committed to innovation, the Foundation is uniquely nimble and efficient in forging connections between individual donors, institutional funders, and grantees.

Job Overview: ACF is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and experienced Compliance Manager to design, implement, and manage effective compliance training, consultation, and programming. This is a unique opportunity to support a high priority organization-wide initiative working closely with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., clients) to ensure compliance with operational standards, financial requirements, Federal, State, and local regulations, and broader reputation considerations.

With a focus on client satisfaction and operational efficiency, the ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. The Manager will leverage their compliance expertise to develop and/or implement policy and cultivate a joyful compliance culture centered in responsive actions that initiate care for employees, clients, and documentation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain strong relationships with organization leaders and external clients, working across the organization to support a joyful culture of compliance
• Effectively navigate multiple arenas of risk and identify opportunities for improvement including consultative support, training, updating policies, and/or improving internal procedures
• Support the Director and operations team with tracking, analyzing, and resolving compliance support requests from other ACF departments
• Develop weekly Compliance Solutions Team (CST) meeting agenda. CST is a cross-functional working group spanning operations, business development, finance, legal, HR, and leadership. Track and document items discussed and lead follow-up to ensure resolution across multiple departments and decision-makers
• Identify areas of risk and non-compliance and develop potential solutions through proposed changes in policy, procedure, guidance to clients, or other remedies
• Implement corrective processes and procedures with support from Chief Legal Officer, Senior Advisor, Director of Compliance and other departments at ACF
• Operationalize compliance solutions projects that will enhance processes or improve security of data, information, or policy documentation
• Support policy development and implementation across teams using the technology and business operations processes available. With Director, move policy through draft, review, approval, onboarding, and training stages.
• Support internal alignment and standardization of policy practices through the development of operational procedures. In coordination with the Director, move recommended procedures through draft, review, approval, onboarding, and training stages.
• Support crisis management measures with crisis communications team, including implementing procedures for managing reputational threats and proactively assessing reputational considerations as part of decision-making processes.
• Manage documentation standards when policies or legal templates are revised or created; ensure consistent, easy access to policy documents for all stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and with IRS Standards, Rules, Regulations, and Policies throughout all organizational policies, fund facing agreements, and standard business operations documentation
• Complete compliance reviews within ACF 360 Grant Solution (proposal manager)
• As requested, provide analysis of compliance with IRC 501 c3 and other regulations as they apply to proposed grant purposes, client activities, or other structured agreements
• Ability to develop policies and procedures that are informed by the end-user experience.

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

• Maintain up to date knowledge of legal and regulatory changes and emerging trends
• Support the Compliance Solutions Team (CST), a cross-functional working group spanning operations, business development, finance, legal, HR, and leadership, with the identification of training needs and support the development and implementation of an annual compliance workshop series, including but not limited to managing logistics, tracking attendees, content development, coordination with trainers, etc.
• Provide hands-on support to those who register for, attend, and provide feedback on compliance workshop series or related trainings
• Develop compliance training workshops that elicit clear guidance with employees, provide examples to give context, and utilize methods to check for understanding
• Provide onboarding guidance to new employees regarding philanthropic compliance standards and their role in ensuring standards are followed consistently
• As needed, develop and provide onboarding guidance to new staff from client funds regarding philanthropic compliance standards and their role in ensuring standards are followed consistently
• As needed, conduct onboarding trainings and provide technical assistance to users of the ACF 360 Grant Solution (proposal manager)

WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT

• Provide highly responsive internal and external customer service when responding to compliance requests
• Use care and discretion when elevating compliance requests to the compliance solutions team, tracking conversations and decisions, and keeping records of compliance outcomes for continuous learning purposes
• Maintain up-to-date records in the compliance management system
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines for compliance programming
• Meet regularly with department leaders to align on internal implementation of compliance projects or to troubleshoot compliance requests
• Monitor and report project progress to leadership and stakeholders
• Analyze trends in inbound and internal compliance requests and recommend opportunities for organizational improvement and learning

CLIENT COMMUNICATION, SUPPORT AND CONSULTATIONS

• Support Philanthropic Services Office with inbound compliance requests from clients and track workflows across departments and teams
• Support individual fund consultation to ensure fund compliance with policies and procedures; develop content for presentations where needed (consultations)
• Support special projects (including federal grants and non-c3 project streams)
• Codify best practices and procedures around client engagement and correspondence

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 5 – 7 years of experience with 501c3, government, political, or federal contracting compliance.
• Demonstrated success in implementing programming and technical assistance for individuals navigating complex compliance regulations and standards
• Proven track record in project and/or program management roles, preferably within both start-up and enterprise-scale environments.
• Able to lead external stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering virtual training curriculum and programming
• Strong client services skills and customer service mindset
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to coordinate work across departments
• A curious and adaptive approach to problem-solving
• High emotional intelligence
• Experience with tracking data using a variety of software tools and adaptability with use of manual data tracking methods
• Excellent, concise written communication
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work across multiple software solutions and proactively learn and integrate new technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with 501 c3 and 501 c4 charitable requirements is strongly preferred

The successful candidate for this position will possess and demonstrate the following qualities: integrity, leadership, reliability, professionalism, desire to continuously improve and enhance areas of responsibility, an ability to see what needs to get done and the initiative to do it, masterful communicator, customer service ethic, ego-maturity, an ability to thrive in a changing and transforming organization, sense of humor, pleasant disposition, passion for participating in leading the Foundation from good to great, and a keen interest in philanthropy.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The starting salary for this position is $100,000 and is commensurate with experience. This position is a remote and a U.S. based role. The role will require domestic travel, as needed, including the Foundation’s retreats and in-person meetings as necessary. Generous benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401k match, PTO and leave policies, professional development funds, and remote work stipend.

ACF ENVIRONMENT

The work of our team is centered on the core values of the Amalgamated Foundation: Collaboration, Accountability, People First and Impact. We share a commitment to curiosity, growth and respect and are a lean team of doers and problem solvers. We are proud of our work in supporting the collective effort to make the world a more equitable and kinder place. The ACF environment is curious, flexible, committed, and willing to learn and grow as part of a small, collaborative team.

At the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people from working-class backgrounds and/or with lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.