About

A little bit about me...

Hi! I'm Hannah Zlotnick (she/her). My 15 year career in the nonprofit sector has involved nearly equal parts nonprofit compliance and fundraising. My passion for mission-driven work was seeded during my service as an AmeriCorps VISTA* where I was immersed in a world of grant writing, event planning and volunteer management in a small community-based organization. From there, I honed my fundraising skills - focused on foundation and corporate giving - at Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC, before taking on the role of the first dedicated compliance officer for the Open Society Foundations. There, I developed my expertise in areas such as U.S. tax exempt law, the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and state/local lobbying regulations. I pride myself on my ability to distill complex compliance requirements into processes and procedures that are easy for staff to understand and manage, allowing them to focus their full attention on the crucial program work that advances their missions.

I live in Washington, DC with my husband and our energetic young son. When I'm not pushing a swing, racing toy cars or avoiding stepping on Legos, I enjoy baking sweet treats and working out.

Expertise

U.S. Tax Exempt Organization Compliance

Lobbying and Political Activity Compliance

Process and Workflow Transformation

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Budget Development and Maintenance

Board Management

Project Management

Training Development and Facilitation

Fundraising

Grant Management

Selected Accomplishments

Project-managed a compliance system redesign across multiple operations departments.
Established myself as subject matter expert (SME) on compliance requirements for a complex network including private foundation, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) legal entities.
Created and implemented systems and guidance on internal policies and procedures for grants and contracts, and managed relevant resources and training for staff.
Managed portfolio of ~$2.5M+ from foundations, corporations, law firms, and community partners (~95% of annual budget).
Engineered innovative fund development programs including a Corporate Alliance to attract top corporate donors, including Fortune 500 companies.

Career Progression and Education

Open Society Foundations | Senior Compliance Officer (2015 – 2022)

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Development Professional (2006-2015)

Education

Professional Certificate in Social Impact Consulting | Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Master of Arts in International Development (MA) │ American University

Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (BS) │ Georgetown University