Donor Engagement & Events Specialist

Meridian International Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian International Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement to support fundraising efforts within the Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships division. You will independently manage a donor portfolio and lead on one or more events, including strategy, collateral, and timelines.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of frontline fundraising or event coordination in the nonprofit sector, with strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of frontline fundraising or related nonprofit experience.
• Experience with donor research, stewardship, and portfolio management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising outreach and management of assigned donor portfolio with minimal oversight.
• Independent moves management for donor portfolios—identification, cultivation, asks, and stewardship.
• Draft and finalize fundraising materials, sponsorships, invitations, and event-related correspondence.
• Lead on donor events and campaigns; onboard logistics, RSVPs, and communications.
• Manage donor database records in Salesforce and track gifts, pledges, and acknowledgments.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Event planning

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Pardot

Splash

iWave

Job description

Meridian International Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement to support fundraising efforts within the Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships division. You will independently manage a donor portfolio and lead on one or more events, including strategy, collateral, and timelines.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of frontline fundraising or event coordination in the nonprofit sector, with strong written and verbal