Donor Relations & Events Coordinator

Meridian International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

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

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.