Director, Corporate Diplomacy & Partnerships

Meridian International Center; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian International Center seeks a Director, Center for Corporate Diplomacy in Washington, DC to lead corporate fundraising, partner relationships, and program development. You will mentor the Corporate Diplomacy team, manage a donors portfolio, coordinate cross‑departmental initiatives, and design convenings that connect private-sector leaders with government and international affairs stakeholders.

This exempt, full-time role requires an undergraduate degree and 7–10 years in nonprofit

Qualifications

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills for high-level audiences.
• Ability to develop donor relations and secure funding.
• Experience in international affairs, private-sector engagement, or cross‑departmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close corporate donor prospects at the $50,000 level and above.
• Manage and steward a defined portfolio of corporate donors with annual goals.
• Draft proposals, concept notes, and partner-facing materials for prospective and existing partners.
• Lead program development and coordinate cross-departmental engagements across Meridian.

Skills

Geopolitics

Public speaking

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Cross-cultural communication

Networking

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Zoom

Salesforce

Job description

Meridian International Center seeks a Director, Center for Corporate Diplomacy in Washington, DC to lead corporate fundraising, partner relationships, and program development. You will mentor the Corporate Diplomacy team, manage a donors portfolio, coordinate cross‑departmental initiatives, and design convenings that connect private-sector leaders with government and international affairs stakeholders.

This exempt, full-time role requires an undergraduate degree and 7–10 years in nonprofit