Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement

Meridian International Center•Washington, DC

1d•$52,500 - $60,683•Hybrid

About The 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, providing essential operational and fundraising support for special events, galas, and an individual giving/donor engagement membership program. Key responsibilities include fundraising outreach, event logistics coordination, donor database management, donor research, and drafting of fundraising and event collateral. A detail-oriented, service-minded approach 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

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
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is necessary for this role
Experience with a CRM is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce is preferred
Experience with third party Salesforce applications such as Pardot, Spash, and iWave, preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as frontline fundraiser for special events such as the Meridian Ball and Culturefix, including prospect list management, outreach tracking, and personal fundraising via emails, calls, and meetings
Support moves management at all stages of gifts including donor identification, cultivation, asks, gift closing, and stewardship
Maintain and update gift trackers; monitor pledge fulfillment timelines and flag outstanding commitments
Assist in drafting fundraising materials including sponsorship packets, invitations, and event-related correspondence
Track event donations and associated details (e.g., seating assignments, dietary preferences, recognition listings)
Conduct donor research and compile background briefs to support senior staff ahead of donor meetings
Support stewardship of Meridian Council members through timely communications, event invitations, and engagement tracking
Draft acknowledgment notes, thank-you letters, and routine correspondence on behalf of senior leadership
Assist in producing and/or produce donor engagement programs for the Meridian Council; support speaker coordination logistics including invitation tracking and scheduling
Provide logistical support for special donor events (lunches, dinners, salons, holiday gatherings) across the U.S., and assist with international programming including Global Insights delegations and related donor travel experiences
Build and maintain event campaigns in Salesforce; manage Splash registration pages, track RSVPs, and support attendee communications
Assist in developing event content for invitations, newsletters, websites, and follow-up communications
Staff all Institutional Advancement events from setup through cleanup; assist with other Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships events as assigned
Complete all organizational administrative responsibilities in a timely manner and meet all organizational deadlines
Other duties as assigned