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The People Behind the Experiences

A team of seasoned non-profit leaders, fundraisers, and board executives who understand what it means to create moments that truly matter.

Our Story

For decades, our founders sat on the other side of the table. As executive directors, development officers, gala chairs, and board leaders of major non-profit organizations, they spent their careers raising millions of dollars for causes that change lives. They ran silent auctions, designed donor recognition programs, and organized appreciation events. And through it all, they learned something important: the travel packages available to non-profits were rarely as special as the people receiving them.

Too often, donated travel felt generic, logistically frustrating, or simply underwhelming. Donors who gave generously deserved something extraordinary in return. Recipients who earned recognition through their service deserved an experience that felt as meaningful as the work they had done.

So our founders came together with a shared vision: build a company that creates curated, beautiful travel experiences designed specifically for the non-profit world. Experiences that organizations are proud to offer, that donors are thrilled to receive, and that generate the kind of emotional connection that keeps supporters coming back year after year.

That company is Meridian Rewards Group. With over 200 events planned, 50,000+ rooms booked in 23 states, Mexico, Canada, and the UK, and direct partnerships with more than 5,000 resorts, hotels, private homes, and excursion operators, every package we design reflects our founding team's deep understanding of what organizations truly need: a travel experience that honors their mission and delights their people.

Our Leadership

Executive Leadership

Founders & Managing Partners

Former executive directors and C-suite leaders from nationally recognized non-profit organizations, bringing decades of operational and strategic leadership to every engagement.

Development Team

Fundraising & Donor Relations

Seasoned major gift officers and campaign directors who have collectively raised hundreds of millions of dollars. They know what motivates donors and how to create lasting supporter relationships.

Board Advisory

Governance & Strategy

Former board chairs and trustees of prominent foundations and charitable organizations who bring fiduciary expertise, strategic vision, and deep connections across the non-profit sector.

Travel Curation

Experience Design

Hospitality professionals and travel specialists with direct relationships across 5,000+ resorts, hotels, private homes, and excursion operators. They personally vet every property and ensure each experience meets the Meridian standard of excellence.

Client Success

Concierge & Operations

A dedicated operations team with backgrounds in event management and high-touch hospitality, ensuring every booking, every communication, and every trip runs flawlessly.

Growth & Partnerships

Business Development

Relationship builders with deep roots in the non-profit, corporate, and hospitality sectors who cultivate our resort partnerships and expand our network of organizational clients.

What Guides Us

1

Mission First

We came from the non-profit world, and we never forget it. Every decision we make is filtered through one question: does this serve the mission of the organizations we work with?

2

Experiences Over Things

Research shows that experiences create deeper emotional connections than material gifts. We design travel that donors remember, talk about, and associate with your organization for years to come.

3

White-Glove, Always

From the first consultation to the last day of the trip, we provide concierge-level service. Your donors and recipients deserve nothing less, and neither do you.

Why We're Different

We've Been in Your Shoes

Our team members have personally organized galas, managed donor portfolios, and chaired fundraising campaigns. With 200+ events planned for groups averaging 400 attendees and 50,000+ hotel rooms booked across 23 states and three countries, we understand the pressures, timelines, and expectations because we've lived them.

Designed with Love

Every package is hand-curated by people who genuinely care about the end experience. We choose resorts we'd send our own families to and build itineraries we'd want to receive ourselves.

Trust & Transparency

No hidden fees, no surprise costs, no bait-and-switch properties. We build long-term relationships with organizations, and that starts with earning your trust from day one.

Let's Work Together

Whether you're planning a gala, building a donor recognition program, or rewarding your team, we'd love to hear about your goals.

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