Compliance Manager

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  Compliance Program Operations  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 :

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 :

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.  Powered by JazzHR