Associate, Corporate Diplomacy

Meridian International Center

. Provide logistical and administrative support for donor cultivation activities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities, with proficiency in event planning, donor communication, and CRM management. Exhibits excellent writing skills and intercultural communication, essential for supporting non-profit development and fundraising activities.

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Event PlanningStrong Writing SkillsCRM ManagementIntercultural CommunicationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningCRM ManagementData ManagementReport PreparationBackground Research

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCultural SensitivityAbility to Prioritize

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft OfficeCanvaZoomSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit DevelopmentFundraising ActivitiesDonor CultivationStewardshipCorporate Donors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide logistical and administrative support for donor cultivation activities
Prepare briefing materials, schedule meetings, draft follow-up communications, and coordinate with internal teams
Support stewardship of corporate donors by tracking touchpoints, preparing reports and updates, coordinating strategy meetings, and drafting correspondence
Conduct background research on potential corporate donor prospects and maintain accurate CRM/database records
Draft, send, and track speaker invitations, event invitations, confirmation emails, and thank-you notes
Track and manage RSVP lists across Salesforce, Excel, Splash, and other platforms
Support day-of execution and production of approximately 30 programs annually, primarily in person, with occasional hybrid, virtual, or evening events
Maintain program data and event websites, including event details, registration functionality, and post-event summaries
Update past event descriptions and stakeholder biographies
Coordinate with Meridian Events and Communications teams on program logistics, collateral, invitations, and social media content
Process incoming gifts, reconcile them with Finance, and generate donor acknowledgment letters
Maintain and clean Salesforce donor records, including contacts, opportunities, campaigns, affiliations, and dashboards
Research diplomacy-related and Meridian-related topics for written content
Manage the Vice President’s calendar and scheduling
Produce weekly reports covering upcoming donor and partner meetings and program and proposal deadlines
Attend leadership meetings as needed and distribute accurate summary notes
Maintain organized shared content folders such as SharePoint
Complete organizational administrative responsibilities and deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree
Any combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position
Understanding and interest in non-profit development and fundraising activities
Event planning and customer service experience
Strong writing skills; experience writing solicitation letters, thank you notes, briefings, and other correspondence
Familiarity with staffing events, including registration, ushering, and logistics
Excellent phone and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects
Strong intercultural communication skills, maturity, cultural sensitivity, and tact suitable for working with individuals from around the world
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Experience with Canva, Zoom, and Salesforce is helpful
Must reside in Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia
Resume and cover letter required; applications missing either document will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement insurance/plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid leave
Paid holidays
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions