Development Associate
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Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 24 - 26
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Development Associate
$24.00-26.00/hour
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Development Associate to join the STAR Inc. team and support our fundraising development and marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will bring experience in development fundraising or a strong background in sales or customer service paired with excellent communication event planning and relationship-building skills.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants their work to create a meaningful lasting impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If youre passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in the field of nonprofit development wed love to hear from you!
About our Company:
STAR Inc. is a non-profit located in Norwalk CT that has provided support services to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and their families for over 70 years. This takes many different forms but all with the same goal of improving the lives of those we serve. We help the individuals we support become the fullest versions of themselves through the values of inclusion independence and freedom of choice.
A Day in the Life of the Development Associate:
As STARs Development Associate youll play a vital role in supporting our fundraising marketing and community-building efforts. No two days are alike but each one brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
In this role youll help plan and coordinate events that raise awareness and funds for STAR working closely with sponsors volunteers and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. Youll also connect with donors by cultivating relationships drafting heartfelt appeals writing newsletters and making sure every supporter feels appreciated through timely acknowledgments.
Youll bring STARs story to life by keeping our social media channels active engaging and inspiring. On the administrative side youll manage our donor and volunteer databases support the Director of Development and serve as a key point of contact for vendors and partners.
Volunteers are also central to STARs success and youll play a big role in recruiting screening and training them while also nurturing ongoing relationships so they feel valued and connected.
Every day youll see how your work strengthens STARs visibility deepens community ties and provides the resources that allow us to continue empowering the children adults and families we serve.
Qualifications for the Job:
Bachelors degree
At least 2 years of experience in fundraising development marketing or volunteer coordination is desirable.
Proficient in donor and volunteer database systems (Raisers Edge Salesforce Volunteer Hub etc.) is desirable.
Strong communication skills.
Schedule:
35 hours a week Monday-Friday with flexibility based on the needs of the position. Evening and weekends as needed.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be part of a caring and driven team. APPLY TODAY! Quick 5-minute application process.
STAR Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Conflict Management
- Constant Contact
- Salesforce
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Grant Writing
- Child Protective Services
About Company
STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way is a not–for-profit organization serving individuals of all ages who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), as well as providing support services to their families in Fairfield County since 1952
