Development Coordinator

New Beginnings Counseling Center Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 63,273 - 77,334; Full time

Job summary

New Beginnings Counseling Center Santa Barbara is seeking a full-time Development Coordinator to enhance fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach. The role involves managing donor communications, coordinating fundraising events, and maintaining development records. Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools. $70,304 annual salary offered, with occasional evening and weekend work expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual giving campaigns and donor communications.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising and community events.
• Maintain and update donor database and ensure accurate entry of gifts.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in nonprofit development or related field

Tools

DonorPerfect

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Overview

The Development Coordinator plays a key supporting role in advancing the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts. This position works closely with the Executive Director to implement fundraising strategies, coordinate events, manage donor communications, and maintain accurate development records.

Position Details

• Full-time, exempt
• Annual Salary: $70,304.00

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with individual giving campaigns, including annual and holiday appeals.
• Support donor communications and acknowledgment letters.
• Maintain and update donor database (e.g., DonorPerfect, Constant Contact, or similar CRM).
• Track gifts and donor interactions accurately.
• Research grant opportunities.

Events & Community Engagement

• Coordinate logistics for fundraising and community events (e.g., luncheons, donor gatherings, annual events).
• Assist with event planning, including venue coordination, guest lists, materials, and follow-up.
• Represent the organization at community events, outreach opportunities, and presentations as needed.
• Support community engagement efforts and partnerships by attending and/or tabling countywide events.

Database & Reporting

• Maintain and update donor database (e.g., DonorPerfect, Constant Contact, or similar CRM).
• Ensure accurate entry of gifts, donor records, and interactions.
• Assist in generating reports for internal tracking and external stakeholders.
• Support data collection for annual reports, newsletters, and fundraising campaigns.
• Event attendee follow-up.

Board & Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to development-related board activities.
• Attend board meetings and provide development-related updates.
• Support onboarding and engagement of board members in fundraising efforts.

Communications Support

• Assist with updates to the website and digital platforms.
• Support email campaigns and newsletters (e.g., Constant Contact).
• Help develop, maintain, and organize marketing collateral and donor communication materials.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in nonprofit development, communications, marketing, administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace.

Preferred

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related field.
• Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., DonorPerfect or similar CRM).
• Experience supporting events, campaigns, or community outreach.
• Basic knowledge of fundraising principles and donor relations.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Exercises independent judgment in day-to-day tasks and project coordination, while working under the guidance of the Executive Director on strategic priorities and decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• High level of initiative and reliability.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Positive, flexible, and “can-do” attitude.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Successful completion of background and reference checks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements (if applicable).

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 1–2 relevant writing samples (e.g., appeal letters, donor communications, or similar materials), and three professional references.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ancestry; national origin; religion/creed; sex/sexual orientation; gender; gender identity/expression, transition; political affiliation or beliefs; disability, medical condition, generic information, marital status; military/veteran status; pregnancy and conditions related thereto.; or any other characteristic protected by law (as defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act — Government Code Section 12900-12996), except where such discrimination is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.