Development & Community Engagement Administrator

  • Ability Beyond
  • Bethel, Connecticut
  • 04/04/2026
Full time

Job Description

Location: Bethel, CT (perfect for anyone in Western CT or Putnam/Westchester Counties in NY)

Salary: $48,800 / year

Join the team at Ability Beyond
Are you a detail-loving multitasker who enjoys building relationships, organizing moving parts, and making meaningful connections happen behind the scenes? At Ability Beyond, we're looking for a Development & Community Engagement Administrator who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is excited to help create exceptional donor and community experiences.

In this role, you'll be the engine that keeps our Development and Community Engagement efforts running smoothly - supporting fundraising initiatives and gift processing, coordinating events, and helping us strengthen the relationships that power our mission.

What You'll Do
Drive Donor Engagement & Fundraising Support
  • 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
Keep Data Clean, Organized & Actionable
  • Ensure data integrity in Raiser's Edge NXT donor database
  • Perform ongoing database updates to support effective fundraising
  • Assist with tracking actions and opportunities
Help Bring Events to Life
  • 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
Be a Connector & Team Support
  • 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
What You Bring
  • 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
What Makes You a Great Fit
You're someone who:
  • 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
Work Environment
  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
  • Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events or meetings
Why Ability Beyond?
At Ability Beyond, your work directly supports a mission that changes lives. You'll join a collaborative, passionate team committed to making a difference in the community-while growing your skills in fundraising, events, and nonprofit development. Other benefits include:
  • 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
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