Advancement Coordinator - Global Teen Challenge

Christiancareercenter; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Teen Challenge in South Carolina seeks a Development Coordinator – Adult Programs who is driven, people‑oriented and experienced in fundraising or nonprofit development. This full‑time role will cultivate donor relationships, plan events, and connect the community with the ministry we do every day.

This position reports to the Director of Advancement; salary range is $35,000–$45,000 per year.

Qualifications

• A natural relationship-builder who loves connecting with people.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects at once.
• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sales, or event planning preferred.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Teen Challenge

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising events including Open Houses, Galas, and Golf Tournaments
• Build and maintain relationships with current, lapsed, and prospective donors
• Lead an Event Committee and manage event budgets from start to finish
• Represent Teen Challenge at community events, churches, and meetings
• Identify and pursue new donor prospects
• Support our Student Sponsorship Program and donor engagement campaigns
• Manage donor database, reporting, and administrative tasks

Skills

Relationship-building

Organized

Fundraising

Event planning

Job description

Global Teen Challenge is looking for a driven, people-oriented Development Coordinator to help grow and sustain our life-changing ministry. If one has a heart for the mission, a talent for relationship-building, and experience in fundraising or nonprofit development.

Development Coordinator – Adult Programs

Passionate about changing lives and building meaningful relationships in the community? Global Teen Challenge is looking for a driven, people-oriented Development Coordinator to help grow and sustain our life-changing ministry. If one has a heart for the mission, a talent for relationship-building, and experience in fundraising or nonprofit development.

What The Development Coordinator Will Do

In this role, you'll be on the front lines of our fundraising efforts — cultivating donor relationships,
Planning Events, and Connecting Our Community With The Work We Do Every Day. One Will Partner Closely With Our Advancement Team And Local Center Director To

• Plan and execute fundraising events including Open Houses, Galas, and Golf Tournaments
• Build and maintain relationships with current, lapsed, and prospective donors
• Lead an Event Committee and manage event budgets from start to finish
• Represent Teen Challenge at community events, churches, and meetings
• Identify and pursue new donor prospects
• Support our Student Sponsorship Program and donor engagement campaigns
• Manage donor database, reporting, and administrative tasks

About The Position

• A natural relationship-builder who loves connecting with people
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects at once
• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sales, or event planning preferred
• Alignment with the mission and values of Teen Challenge

Why Join Us

This isn't just a job — it's an opportunity to be part of something that genuinely transforms lives. One will work alongside a passionate team dedicated to bringing hope and freedom to people who need it most.

Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 per year

Reports To: Director of Advancement