Development Associate

Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K with organizational match

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a full-time Development Associate to manage their Bloomerang donor database and assist with fundraising events. This role requires strong donor database and communication skills, with a salary range of $53,000-$57,000 and benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. Candidates should have relevant educational and nonprofit work experience. Email cover letter and resume to the Executive Assistant by December 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience managing databases, preferably donor or fundraising related.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail in maintaining data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Bloomerang donor database including data entry.
• Ensure integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy of donor information.
• Assist in planning and executing fundraising events.

Skills

Donor database management

Communication skills

Data entry and processing

Education

Relevant educational and/or nonprofit work experience

Job description

Join our exceptional team and be a part of our mission-driven organization! Due to a retirement, the Ridgefield Library in beautiful Ridgefield, CT seeks a detail-oriented team member with strong donor database and communication skills to join our staff as our full-time Development Associate. The Development Associate is responsible for the maintenance of our extensive Bloomerang donor database, including data/gift entry and acknowledgement, maintaining the integrity, confidentiality and accuracy of all donor information, and processing, reconciling and reporting donation transactions. The Development Associate is also a key team member in the planning and execution of fundraising events. The Development Associate reports to the Development Director. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 40 pounds and the ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds on wheels.

Relevant educational and/or nonprofit work experience required. Salary range is $53,000-$57,000/year with an attractive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and 401K retirement savings plan with a generous organizational match. This is a full-time position scheduled for 35 hours per week. Schedule will occasionally include an evening or weekend shift. Detailed job description available here . Please email a meaningful cover letter and resume to Laura Zolotorofe, Executive Assistant/Facilities Manager, [e-mail] by 5:00pm on Friday, December 19, 2025.