Development & Community Engagement Administrator

Ability Beyond • Bethel, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the team at Ability Beyond as a Development & Community Engagement Administrator. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented multitasker who enjoys building relationships, organizing events, and making connections. You will be the engine that keeps our Development and Community Engagement efforts running smoothly, supporting fundraising initiatives, gift processing, event coordination, and strengthening relationships that power our mission in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree + 2 years of experience (Bachelor’s strongly preferred, but equivalent experience counts!)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with database management (Raiser’s Edge NXT is a plus!)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• A proactive, positive, team-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Loves keeping things organized and running efficiently
• Enjoys working behind the scenes to make big things happen
• Brings energy, initiative, and attention to detail to everything you do
• Is comfortable balancing independent work with team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Process gifts and acknowledgments ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Maintain donor records with accuracy and personalization
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts across mail, digital, and in-person channels
• Generate reports and donor insights to support strategic outreach
• Ensure data integrity in Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database
• Perform ongoing database updates to support effective fundraising
• Assist with tracking actions and opportunities
• Support planning/execution of fundraising, volunteer, and family events
• Coordinate RSVPs, logistics, catering, and day-of event details
• Assist in event sponsorship and gift in kind solicitations
• Assist in drafting promotional content including e-blasts and social media posts
• Serve as a key point of contact for all phone and email inquiries
• Provide administrative support for the Development and Community Engagement team
• Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and take minutes for Board of Trustees and event committee meetings
• Conduct research on prospective donors, sponsors, and foundations as needed

Benefits

• Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
• Paid time off (increases over years of service)
• Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
• Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
• A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree