Development & Engagement 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

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.