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Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Development Coordinator Temporary

Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190

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Benefits:

Paid time off

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or in progress.

Administrative and customer service experience required.

Superior oral, written, telephone, and email communication skills.

Strong time management and ability to engage with a wide variety of constituencies.

Proven ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Familiarity with or willingness to learn basic graphic design tools (Photoshop and InDesign).

Knowledge of the Santa Barbara philanthropic community and nonprofit funding sources is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to the Development Department.

Handle confidential donor information with discretion and professionalism.

Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, media, community coalitions, and partner agencies.

Maintain database integrity for gifts, pledges, grants, donor records, and event tracking.

Respond to donor inquiries regarding donations, recurring gifts, matching gift requests, mailing preferences, and tax documentation.

Prepare and send timely acknowledgments, receipts, pledge letters, and other donor correspondence.

Assist in planning and executing fundraising campaigns and special events, including list segmentation, donor research, and solicitation tracking.

Collaborate with staff to gather stories, photos, and data for use in social media, email marketing (Constant Contact), and website updates.

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is hiring a Development Coordinator to join our Development team on a part‑time, temporary basis in downtown Santa Barbara.

This 6‑month assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while gaining hands‑on experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations. As a key support to the Development team, the Development Coordinator plays an essential role in strengthening donor engagement, maintaining accurate records, and helping drive fundraising efforts that sustain CADA’s mission. The position is ideal for someone passionate about community impact and eager to grow in the nonprofit sector. There is potential for this position to transition into a permanent role at the end of the temporary assignment.

Schedule: Part‑Time, 9:00am‑2:00pm, 4 days/week (20 hours/week)

Compensation: $25‑$28/hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Location: Downtown Santa Barbara

Additional Requirements: In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff must maintain an up‑to‑date Tuberculosis test during 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.

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