Development Associate at Ridgefield Library Association Inc.

METRO | 599; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K retirement savings plan

Job summary

A community-focused library in Ridgefield, CT is seeking a full-time Development Associate to manage its donor database and support fundraising efforts. This role includes data entry, donor communication, and event planning, requiring strong organizational skills and experience in nonprofit work. The position offers a salary between $53,000 and $57,000 annually, along with health insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan with a generous match. Candidates should send their resume and cover letter to the provided email by the deadline.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Experience with fundraising and donor relations.
• Physical capability to lift and move objects as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Bloomerang donor database and ensure data integrity.
• Process, reconcile, and report donation transactions.
• Assist in planning and executing fundraising events.

Skills

Donor database management

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Relevant educational background or nonprofit work experience

Tools

Bloomerang database

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.