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Advancement and Donor Relations Specialist

CFA - Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT Inc
New London, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2027

Are you passionate about building relationships, supporting a meaningful mission, and making a difference in your community? Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut is seeking a Development and Donor Engagement Specialist to join our Advancement team!

In this exciting role, you’ll help grow philanthropic support for CFA by building donor relationships, supporting major gift initiatives, coordinating fundraising events, and managing donor communications and development operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Build and strengthen relationships with donors and prospective supporters.
  • Support major gift cultivation, donor recognition, and stewardship.
  • Coordinate fundraising events and community engagement activities.
  • Maintain donor records, process gifts, and prepare reports and acknowledgements.
  • Collaborate with the Advancement, Marketing, and Finance teams to support fundraising goals.

What We’re Looking For:

A highly organized, detail-oriented, and relationship-focused professional with strong communication and project management skills. Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, event coordination, or a related field is preferred. Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising platforms is a plus.

Our generous benefits package includes:

  • 3 weeks paid vacation time
  • 12 sick days
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 5 personal days
  • Medical & Dental Insurance
  • Agency Paid Life Insurance
  • 403(b) and 403(b) matching

Join CFA and help make a lasting impact on children, families, and individuals throughout Southeastern Connecticut!

Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to strengthening our community.

For more information about CFA, visit our website at: www.childandfamilyagency.org.

AA/EOE

About CFA - Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT Inc

Since 1972, CFA has been at the forefront of social service development in southeastern Connecticut. We have worked to enrich the lives of local families and provide high-quality programming. We are dedicated to ensuring that all in our community – especially those who need us most – have access to services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures. We accomplish this through our mission, vision, and values.

Salary : $65,000

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