Development & Donor Relations Associate

Community Renewal Team, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Renewal Team, Inc. is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising, engagement, and stewardship efforts in Hartford. This role coordinates projects, maintains development systems, and fosters relationships with donors, corporations, and volunteers.

You will manage donor records, assist with communications, and help coordinate events and campaigns while working across departments to advance organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with relevant experience.
• Three years of fundraising, communications and event planning experience.
• Experience with donor management software and Canva/Adobe Suite.

Responsibilities

• Supports development activities including donor cultivation and fundraising campaigns.
• Serves as liaison between donors, corporate partners and agency staff.
• Maintains donor records, including gift processing and audience segmentation.
• Assists with donor solicitation, stewardship, and event logistics.

Skills

Donor relations

Event planning

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Job description

Community Renewal Team, Inc. is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising, engagement, and stewardship efforts in Hartford. This role coordinates projects, maintains development systems, and fosters relationships with donors, corporations, and volunteers.

You will manage donor records, assist with communications, and help coordinate events and campaigns while working across departments to advance organizational goals.