Associate, Institutional Advancement

Job description

Description Summary of Position: The Institutional Advancement Associate works within the Engagement, Growth, and Partnerships division to support our organization’s individual development program, providing administrative, research, marketing, and programming support for philanthropic partner activity with the organization. Primary responsibilities include all elements of gift management, research for individual fundraising, drafting meeting briefs, program and event support, designing Canva pitch decks, and other special projects as needed. A positive attitude and collaborative work style is required. This position is located in Washington D.C. and Meridian requires MD, DC, or VA residence for all employees. The position may work partially remotely until further notice. Requirements: Position Responsibilities: Fundraising Support - Ensure timely gift entry of donations; create and post biweekly batches of acknowledgement letters - Conduct donor and philanthropic partner research and write meeting briefs for cultivation of major prospects - Support stewardship and meetings with individual philanthropic partners - Assist with drafting gift agreements and proposals - Build compellin...