Coordinator, Institutional Advancement

Meridian International

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 49,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Retirement

Life and disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Meridian International seeks a Coordinator, Institutional Advancement in Washington, DC to support frontline fundraising, donor engagement, and event logistics for high-profile programs. You will manage donor outreach, gift processing, research, and collateral drafting to boost engagement and contributions.

The role emphasizes relationship-centered fundraising in a dynamic, global nonprofit context.

Qualifications

Frontline fundraising experience with donor relations.
Experience coordinating events and managing donors.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Experience using Salesforce or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as frontline fundraiser for special events and donor outreach.
Support moves management and donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship.
Maintain gift trackers and monitor pledge timelines.
Draft fundraising materials and event-related communications.
Coordinate donor research and senior staff prep for meetings.
Staff Institutional Advancement events from setup to cleanup.
Manage event campaigns in Salesforce and attendee communications.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Event planning

Project management

Self-starter

Inter-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title

Coordinator, Institutional Advancement

Employment Status

Non-Exempt

Salary

$49,350 – $55,125 depending on experience

Supervisor Title

Senior Manager, Institutional Advancement

Date Revised

August 2026

Summary of Position

The Coordinator, Institutional Advancement, supports Meridian's Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships division in a non-supervisory role. This position is a frontline fundraising role, providing essential operational and fundraising support for special events, galas, and an individual giving/donor engagement membership program. Key responsibilities include fundraising outreach, event logistics support and coordination, donor database management, donor research, and drafting of fundraising and event collateral. A detail-oriented, service-minded approach and enthusiasm for relationship-centered fundraising are essential. This position is located in Washington, D.C. Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.

Fundraising Support

Serve as frontline fundraiser for special events such as the Meridian Ball and Culturefix, including prospect list management, outreach tracking, and personal fundraising via emails, calls, and meetings
Support moves management at all stages of gifts including donor identification, cultivation, asks, gift closing, and stewardship
Maintain and update gift trackers; monitor pledge fulfillment timelines and flag outstanding commitments
Assist in drafting fundraising materials including sponsorship packets, invitations, and event-related correspondence
Track event donations and associated details (e.g., seating assignments, dietary preferences, recognition listings)
Conduct donor research and compile background briefs to support senior staff ahead of donor meetings
Support stewardship of Meridian Council members through timely communications, event invitations, and engagement tracking
Draft acknowledgment notes, thank-you letters, and routine correspondence on behalf of senior leadership

Fundraising Event/Program Support

Assist in producing donor engagement programs for the Meridian Council; support speaker coordination logistics including invitation tracking and scheduling
Provide logistical support for special donor events (lunches, dinners, salons, holiday gatherings) across the U.S., and assist with international programming including Global Insights delegations and related donor travel experiences
Build and maintain event campaigns in Salesforce; manage Splash registration pages, track RSVPs, and support attendee communications
Assist in developing event content for invitations, newsletters, websites, and follow-up communications
Staff all Institutional Advancement events from setup through cleanup; assist with other Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships events as assigned

Other

Complete all organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner and meet all organizational deadlines
Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree1-3 years of related experience in frontline fundraising, event coordination, and nonprofit administrationOr any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Customer service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
Interest in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations career
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong event planning and logistics experience
Highly organized with attention to detail and strong project management skills
Self-starter with a collaborative, high-energy approach
Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world

Technical Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is necessary for this role
Experience with a CRM is required; experience with Salesforce is preferred
Experience with third party Salesforce applications such as Pardot, Spash, and iWave, preferred

Employer’s Statement

Meridian is committed to empowering global leaders and amplifying voices from a wide variety of backgrounds to create pathways for greater understanding, shared values, and respect. Connecting people has been our foundation for more than 65 years. If you share our values and enthusiasm for promoting non-partisan collaboration to address global challenges and opportunities, you can find a home at Meridian.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Meridian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibilities, marital status, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, District of Columbia, or local law. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Meridian provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as required by applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

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