Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement

Title: Senior Coordinator, Institutional Advancement Employment Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $52,500 – 60,683, depending on experience Supervisor Title: Senior Manager, Institutional Advancement 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, 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. 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. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree Experience 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 intercultural 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, 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, Splash, and iWave, preferred. Employer’s Statement Meridian is committed to empowering global leaders and amplifying voices of a wide variety of backgrounds to create pathways for greater understanding, shared values, and respect. Connecting people has been our foundation for over 65 years. If you share our values and enthusiasm to promote non‑partisan collaboration to address global challenges and opportunities, you can find a home at Meridian. As an equal opportunity employer, Meridian promotes equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, family responsibilities, marital, veteran or military status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be offered and maintained to all persons at every stage and condition of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Meridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including a full medical plan with no deductible, dental (including orthodontics), a retirement plan with a substantial employer contribution from day one, fully paid life, long‑ and short‑term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits, and generous paid leave and holidays. How to Apply Please submit both a resume and a cover letter with your application; submissions missing either document will not be considered. Qualified candidates should apply here. Only candidates being considered for this position will be contacted. No phone calls in reference to this position will be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr Meridian International Center