Fundraising & Donor Engagement Coordinator

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

Job summary

Meridian International Center in Washington, DC seeks a Coordinator, Institutional Advancement, to support fundraising operations for events, donor engagement, and membership programs. This frontline role works in a team focused on growing partnerships and giving.

Responsibilities include donor research, gift tracking, outreach, and drafting collateral; travels for events nationwide, possibly remote portions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–3 years of frontline fundraising, event coordination, or nonprofit administration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with donor relations focus.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising outreach and donor engagement support for events and programs.
• Manage donor databases, research, and preparation of collateral.
• Coordinate event logistics, invitations, RSVPs, and donor recognition.
• Assist moves management and tracking of gifts from identification to stewardship.
• Support Meridian Council programs and international donor travel experiences.
• Draft acknowledgments and routine correspondence for senior leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Event planning

Project management

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Pardot

iWave

Splash

Job description

Meridian International Center in Washington, DC seeks a Coordinator, Institutional Advancement, to support fundraising operations for events, donor engagement, and membership programs. This frontline role works in a team focused on growing partnerships and giving.

Responsibilities include donor research, gift tracking, outreach, and drafting collateral; travels for events nationwide, possibly remote portions.