Associate Director, Development Operations & Compliance

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Associate Director of Development Operations & Compliance to build and manage the operational backbone of the Foundation’s expanding Development Department. This position will oversee the systems, data, and compliance infrastructure that support fundraising success—including donor database management, gift processing, reporting, and charitable registrations. Together with the Associate Directors of Corporate & Industry Partnerships and Individual Giving & Family Foundations, this position will assist in expanding the Foundation’s next phase of growth.

This person in this role will also manage and track residual donations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and donor stewardship, while contributing to strategies that grow this critical revenue stream. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and passionate about using data and systems to advance a mission that serves performers nationwide.

Primary Responsibilities: Database & Systems Management

• Serve as lead administrator for records (currently in Salesforce), ensuring clean data, efficient workflows, and accurate reporting.
• Manage all aspects of gift processing and acknowledgment, including individual, corporate, foundation, and in-kind gifts.
• Build and maintain dashboards that track key fundraising metrics across the department.

Donor Services & Campaign Support

• Support annual campaigns, appeals, and digital fundraising initiatives with accurate data segmentation and reporting.
• Oversee processing and stewardship of residual donations, ensuring compliance and timely recognition.
• Collaborate with Communications on donor messaging, lists, and campaign tracking.

Compliance & Governance

• Oversee charitable registration renewals and ensure the Foundation’s compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date profiles on fundraising platforms such as Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and Network for Good.
• Support Finance with reconciliation, audit preparation, and documentation as needed.

Analysis, Reporting & Infrastructure

• Provide data insights and trend analysis to inform fundraising strategy.
• Assist leadership in forecasting revenue and identifying areas of growth opportunity.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of departmental systems, templates, and procedures.
• Expect regular reporting on all activities, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in development operations, data management, and/or nonprofit compliance.
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM required.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfort with data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining donor confidentiality.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and eager to contribute to a growing team.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of gift entry and reporting.
• Compliance maintained across all jurisdictions and platforms.
• Improved data quality, automation, and reporting efficiency.

Who You Are: You are a strategic, innovative, and highly organized development professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are a clear communicator and have a proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals and are passionate about advancing the mission of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. If you’re a visionary leader with strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to driving revenue growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: $75k per year - commensurate with experience.

Benefits package includes:

• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Paid vacation
• Personal time
• Flexible spending account
• Generous pension plan
• Employee assistance program

To apply: Please send a cover letter and your resume to: jobs@sagaftra.foundation

About the SAG-AFTRA Foundation The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides vital assistance and free educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public at large through its award-winning children's literacy program Storyline Online®.

The Foundation relies solely on support from gifts, grants, and sponsorships to maintain its free programs. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Benefits package includes:

• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Paid vacation
• Personal time
• Flexible spending account
• Generous pension plan
• Employee assistance program

Excellent oral and written English required.