Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement

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

Position Responsibilities

Fundraising Support

Full-time Description

Title

Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement

Employment Status

Non-Exempt

Salary

$52,500 - $60,638, depending on experience

Supervisor Title

Senior Manager, Institutional Advancement

Date Revised

August 2026

Summary Of Position

The Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement, supports Meridian's Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships division in a non-supervisory role. This position is a frontline fundraising role that independently owns a portfolio within the individual giving/donor engagement membership program and takes the lead on one or more special events and gala workstreams, capable of exercising independent judgment on donor strategy, materials, and event execution with minimal day-to-day oversight.

Key responsibilities include fundraising outreach, independent management of assigned donor and event portfolios, donor database management, donor research, and drafting and finalizing fundraising and event collateral. A detail-oriented, service-minded approach, sound independent judgment, and enthusiasm for relationship-centered fundraising are essential.

This position is located in Washington, D.C. Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice.

Requirements

Position Responsibilities

Fundraising Support

• Serve as frontline fundraiser for special events such as the Meridian Ball and Culturefix, independently managing an assigned prospect portfolio and exercising judgment on outreach strategy, timing, and messaging
• Independently manage moves management for an assigned donor portfolio — identification, cultivation, asks, gift closing, and stewardship — determining the appropriate approach with minimal oversight
• Maintain and update gift trackers; monitor pledge fulfillment timelines, flag outstanding commitments, and independently resolve routine discrepancies
• Draft and finalize fundraising materials including sponsorship packets, invitations, and event-related correspondence, requiring minimal revision from senior staff
• Track event donations and associated details (e.g., seating assignments, dietary preferences, recognition listings)
• Independently conduct donor research and compile background briefs, exercising judgment on which details are most relevant to prepare senior staff ahead of donor meetings
• Own stewardship of an assigned group of Meridian Council members, including communications, event invitations, and engagement tracking
• Draft and finalize acknowledgment notes, thank-you letters, and routine correspondence on behalf of senior leadership, requiring minimal review

Fundraising Event/Program Support

• Independently produce donor engagement programs for the Meridian Council, owning speaker coordination logistics end-to-end including invitation tracking and scheduling
• Take the lead on logistics for select special donor events (lunches, dinners, salons, holiday gatherings) across the U.S., and support international programming including Global Insights delegations and related donor travel experiences
• Independently build and maintain event campaigns in Salesforce; manage Splash registration pages, track RSVPs, and oversee attendee communications
• Take the lead on developing event content for invitations, newsletters, websites, and follow-up communications
• Serve as on-site lead for assigned Institutional Advancement events, staffing from setup through cleanup and directing day-of logistics; assist with other Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships events as assigned

Other

• Complete all organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner and meet all organizational deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of related experience in frontline fundraising, event coordination, and nonprofit administration
• Or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Customer service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations career
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong event planning and logistics experience
• Highly organized with attention to detail and strong project management skills
• Self-starter with a collaborative, high-energy approach
• Strong inter-cultural communication skills; maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is necessary for this role
• Experience with a CRM is required; experience with Salesforce is preferred
• Experience with third party Salesforce applications such as Pardot, Spash, and iWave, preferred

Employer’s Statement

Meridian is committed to empowering global leaders and amplifying voices from a wide variety of backgrounds to create pathways for greater understanding, shared values, and respect. Connecting people has been our foundation for more than 65 years. If you share our values and enthusiasm for promoting non-partisan collaboration to address global challenges and opportunities, you can find a home at Meridian.

As an equal opportunity employer, Meridian is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibilities, marital status, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, District of Columbia, or local law. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.

Meridian provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as required by applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.

Meridian offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, retirement, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and paid holidays. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the applicable plan documents and Meridian policies.