Development Coordinator
Santa Barbara County, CA - USA
Job Summary
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking a Full-Time Development Coordinator to join our team in downtown Santa Barbara.
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Director of Development with all aspects of Development. This position includes occasional travel to other agency locations throughout Santa Barbara County.
This is a great opportunity to work in a nonprofit that serves youth families and adults dealing with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions where you will gain valuable experience while making a meaningful impact!
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in development or fundraising required.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience coordinating and planning events required.
- A minimum of 3 years of customer service and/or administrative experience required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information required as evidenced through past work experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required as evidenced in the interview.
- Familiarity with the Santa Barbara philanthropic community and funding sources for non-profits preferred.
- Experience with graphic design software preferred.
- Experience with donor databases preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the DonorPerfect database ensuring accurate donor gift pledge grant and event records.
- Prepare and send timely gift acknowledgments receipts pledge letters and donor correspondence.
- Respond promptly to donor inquiries including donation details recurring gifts matching gifts and tax documentation.
- Support fundraising campaigns and special events including list preparation tracking and reporting.
- Conduct basic prospect research and maintain updated donor and constituent records.
- Assist with development communications including Constant Contact social media and website content support.
This is a non-exempt full-time position that includes medical/vision/dental benefits vacation sick and holiday pay. Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.
Salary range: $25-$27 dependent on qualifications and experience
In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.
If you need assistance to accommodate a disability you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at or via phone at with any questions.
Compensation: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
For over 70 years CADA has been the leader in providing substance abuse prevention intervention and treatment programs in the greater Santa Barbara area that touch all parts of the community.
Mission Statement
Building a safer healthier community by preventing and treating alcoholism and drug abuse.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
CADA supports creating a healthier, drug free community through 26 different youth and adult programs, including youth development, education, prevention, and counseling programs along with drug and alcohol intervention, treatment, and aftercare services for youth and adults.