Fundraising & Events Coordinator: Donor Relations

Meridian International; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian International is seeking a Coordinator, Institutional Advancement in Washington, DC to support fundraising, events, and donor engagement within the Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships division.

You will assist with special events like Meridian Ball, donor research, gift tracking, and production of fundraising materials; this non-exempt role combines operational support with relationship-centered fundraising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 1–3 years of frontline fundraising and event coordination
• Experience in nonprofit administration preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as frontline fundraiser for events, including prospect list management and donor outreach
• Support moves management from identification to stewardship
• Maintain and update gift trackers and monitor pledge timelines
• Staff Institutional Advancement events from setup through cleanup and assist with travel and program logistics

Skills

Event coordination

Donor relations

Customer service

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Meridian International is seeking a Coordinator, Institutional Advancement in Washington, DC to support fundraising, events, and donor engagement within the Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships division.

You will assist with special events like Meridian Ball, donor research, gift tracking, and production of fundraising materials; this non-exempt role combines operational support with relationship-centered fundraising.