Development Associate

Community Renewal Team; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Renewal Team in Hartford, CT seeks a Development Associate to support fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship across programs. You will coordinate projects, maintain development systems, and collaborate with corporations, volunteers, and community partners to advance CRT’s mission.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in fundraising, communications, or event planning, with donor management software and Canva/Adobe Creative Suite experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in public policy, social sciences, communications or related field.
• Three years of fundraising, communications and event planning experience, preferably in nonprofit sector.
• Experience with Canva, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supports development activities, including donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, stewardship efforts, and related initiatives.
• Serves as liaison between donors, corporate and community partners and agency staff to support fundraising, events and volunteer activities.
• Maintains donor records and database integrity, including gift processing and reporting.
• Supports donor solicitation and stewardship by preparing and distributing appeals, acknowledgement letters and emails.
• Manages in-kind giving program and supports in-kind donor stewardship.
• Assists with planning and implementation of fundraising and special events, including venue coordination and volunteer management.
• Maintains inventory of marketing and promotional materials and event supplies.
• Provides administrative support to Development Department and handles project coordination.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Event planning

Communication skills

Project management

Networking

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, social sciences, communications or related field

Tools

Donor management software

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Development AssociateDepartment: PlanningFLSA Status: Non-ExemptPay Grade: 10Reports To: Development & Marketing DirectorGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIESThe Development Associate plays an integral role in the execution of CRT's development activities by ensuring the effective operation of fundraising, engagement, and stewardship processes. The position is responsible for coordinating projects, maintaining development systems and workflows, and fostering productive relationships with corporations, community partners, and volunteers. Serving as a liaison across departments, the Development Associate helps align organizational efforts and supports the successful implementation of development initiatives. This role requires a resourceful and proactive team member who can independently manage projects and priorities, exercise sound judgment, and represent CRT professionally, while supporting organizational goals and strategies developed by leadership.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.· Supports development activities, including donor cultivation, fundraising campaigns, stewardship efforts, and related initiatives.· Serves as a liaison between donors, corporate and community partners and agency staff to support fundraising, events and volunteer activities, prioritizing relationship management and meeting the organization's needs.· Maintains the integrity of donor and constituent records within the donor and marketing communications databases, including gift processing, list management, audience segmentation and reporting to support effective fundraising, stewardship, and outreach efforts.· Supports donor solicitation and stewardship efforts by preparing and distributing appeals, acknowledgment letters and email communications.· Manages the agency’s in-kind giving program by accepting and tracking donated goods, maintaining required documentation and valuation records, and supporting in-kind donor stewardship activities.· Supports the planning and implementation of fundraising and special events, including venue coordination, invitation management, event materials, volunteer management, and other event logistics.· Maintains the inventory and availability of marketing and promotional materials and event supplies.· Provides administrative support for Development Department, including maintaining files, processing payment requisitions, preparing reports, organizing supplies, and providing general office support.· Independently manages assigned projects from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and organizational objectives are met.· Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS· Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as necessary for events.· Perform other related duties as needed.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEEducation: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Social Sciences, Communications or related field preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.Experience: Three (3) years of fundraising, communications and event planning experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector. Minimum intermediate-level donor management software experience (advanced preferred). Experience with Canva, or Adobes Suite of Design Software.Demonstrated Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook; savvy with mail and email merge. Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral); networking and presentations skills; attention to detail and project management skills. Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including staff, volunteer, donors, vendors, constituents and sponsors. Ability to manage shifting priorities and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines. Highly organized and motivated. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Driving Requirement: YES Agency Vehicle: NO Employee’s Own Vehicle: YESActive driver license required upon hire and throughout employment. Some use of personal vehicle required.