Coordinator, Institutional Advancement

Title: Coordinator, Institutional Advancement 

Employment Status: Non-Exempt 

Salary: $49,350 – $55,125 depending on experience 

Supervisor Title: Senior Manager, Institutional Advancement 

Date Revised: August 2026 

Summary of Position: 

The 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 support and 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. 

Position Responsibilities: 

Fundraising Support 

• 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 

Fundraising Event/Program Support 

• Assist in producing 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 

Other 

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

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 1-3 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.

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. PLEASE DO NOT CALL or E-MAIL in reference to this position.