Development & Community Engagement Administrator

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

• 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

Keep Data Clean, Organized & Actionable

• Ensure data integrity in Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database

• Perform ongoing database updates to support effective fundraising

• Assist with tracking actions and opportunities

Help Bring Events to Life

• 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

Be a Connector & Team Support

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

What Makes You a Great Fit

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

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote

• Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events or meetings

Why Ability Beyond?

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