Senior Director of Compliance

The role

The Senior Director of Compliance will support the organization's compliance function by overseeing legal and financial standards, grant and contract authorities, and regulatory requirements. This role involves strategic vision and operational execution to manage compliance systems in a dynamic environment.

What you will do

• Oversee compliance with requirements governing 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) organizations
• Provide oversight regarding employment and ethics policies
• Oversee state charitable solicitation registration and renewals
• Partner with People and Culture team for employment law compliance
• Maintain grant compliance tracking systems and participate in reviews
• Support due diligence for contractors and vendors
• Support internal financial controls and audits
• Maintain and update a compliance calendar
• Drive the updating and revision of compliance policies
• Develop training materials and manage compliance with training requirements

Required qualifications

• At least 12-15+ years of compliance experience
• Substantial experience and/or knowledge of the nonprofit sector, employment law, and professional ethics
• Strong project management
• Familiarity with CRM systems
• Deep knowledge of federal and state employment and nonprofit law, IRS regulations governing tax-exempt organizations, and nonprofit governance best practices
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a compliance function, including policy development, training, and monitoring systems
• Strong analytical and legal reasoning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience presenting to senior leadership
• Collaborative working style
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• J.D. or equivalent legal training
• Active bar membership is a plus
• Experience in a legal, advocacy, or policy-focused nonprofit organization
• Familiarity with employment law compliance and professional ethics rules

Benefits

• excellent benefits

About the company

Democracy Forward Foundation (“Democracy Forward”) is an organization seeking a mission-driven Senior Director of Compliance. They are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.