What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development & Community Engagement Administrator position at Ability Beyond?
Location: Bethel, CT (perfect for anyone in Western CT or Putnam/Westchester Counties in NY)
Salary: $48,800 / year
Join the team at Ability Beyond
Are you a detail-loving multitasker who enjoys building relationships, organizing moving parts, and making meaningful connections happen behind the scenes? At Ability Beyond, we’re looking for a Development & Community Engagement Administrator who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is excited to help create exceptional donor and community experiences.
In this role, you’ll be the engine that keeps our Development and Community Engagement efforts running smoothly - supporting fundraising initiatives and gift processing, coordinating events, and helping us strengthen the relationships that power our mission.
💼 What You’ll Do
Drive Donor Engagement & Fundraising Support
You’re someone who:
At Ability Beyond, your work directly supports a mission that changes lives. You’ll join a collaborative, passionate team committed to making a difference in the community—while growing your skills in fundraising, events, and nonprofit development. Other benefits include:
Salary: $48,800 / year
Join the team at Ability Beyond
Are you a detail-loving multitasker who enjoys building relationships, organizing moving parts, and making meaningful connections happen behind the scenes? At Ability Beyond, we’re looking for a Development & Community Engagement Administrator who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is excited to help create exceptional donor and community experiences.
In this role, you’ll be the engine that keeps our Development and Community Engagement efforts running smoothly - supporting fundraising initiatives and gift processing, coordinating events, and helping us strengthen the relationships that power our mission.
💼 What You’ll Do
Drive Donor Engagement & Fundraising Support
- Process gifts and acknowledgments ensuring timeliness and accuracy
- Maintain donor records with accuracy and personalization
- Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts across mail, digital, and in-person channels
- Generate reports and donor insights to support strategic outreach
- Ensure data integrity in Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database
- Perform ongoing database updates to support effective fundraising
- Assist with tracking actions and opportunities
- Support planning/execution of fundraising, volunteer, and family events
- Coordinate RSVPs, logistics, catering, and day-of event details
- Assist in event sponsorship and gift in kind solicitations
- Assist in drafting promotional content including e-blasts and social media posts
- Serve as a key point of contact for all phone and email inquiries
- Provide administrative support for the Development and Community Engagement team
- Schedule meetings, prepare materials, and take minutes for Board of Trustees and event committee meetings
- Conduct research on prospective donors, sponsors, and foundations as needed
- Associate’s degree 2 years of experience (Bachelor’s strongly preferred, but equivalent experience counts!)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with database management (Raiser’s Edge NXT is a plus!)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- A proactive, positive, team-oriented mindset
You’re someone who:
- Loves keeping things organized and running efficiently
- Enjoys working behind the scenes to make big things happen
- Brings energy, initiative, and attention to detail to everything you do
- Is comfortable balancing independent work with team collaboration
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
- Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events or meetings
At Ability Beyond, your work directly supports a mission that changes lives. You’ll join a collaborative, passionate team committed to making a difference in the community—while growing your skills in fundraising, events, and nonprofit development. Other benefits include:
- Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
- Paid time off (increases over years of service)
- Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
- PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
- Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
- Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
- A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
Salary : $48,800