Job Details
Development Coordinator
2026-05-11 Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Santa Barbara,CA
Description:
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:
Responsibilities:
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 hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.
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.
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 hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.