On December 9, 2006, Donaldson was named USA Zone President in FIDE, the World Chess Federation, replacing Robert Tanner, who resigned on Monday, December 4, 2006.
Di 9 Desember 2006, Donaldson disebutkan USA Zone President di FIDE, World Chess Federation, mengganti Robert Tanner, yang mengundurkan diri pada Senin, 4 Desember 2006.