Development Coordinator - Global Teen Challenge

Christian Career Center; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Teen Challenge is seeking a Development Coordinator to drive fundraising efforts, cultivate donor relationships, and coordinate community engagement. The role centers on growing support for our programs and coordinating with the Advancement team and local center directors.

The ideal candidate will have experience in nonprofit development, event planning, and a passion for the mission. This is a full-time role with salary details listed in the posting and multiple locations available

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sales, or event planning preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain donor relationships.
• 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

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Event planning

Sales

Job description

Development Coordinator – Adult Programs

Location: Columbia, SC preferred; this position may also be based at Global Teen Challenge locations in Orlando, FL; Dublin, GA; or Fort Myers, FL.

Candidates located in or willing to relocate to any of these four locations are encouraged to apply.

Full-Time | Salary

Are you passionate about changing lives and building meaningful relationships in your community? Global Teen Challenge is looking for a driven, people-oriented Development Coordinator to help grow and sustain our life-changing ministry. If you have a heart for the mission, a talent for relationship-building, and experience in fundraising or nonprofit development — we want to hear from you.

What The Development Coordinator Will Do

In this role, one will 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 And 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 Development Coordinator

• 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: $45,000 per year
• Reports To: Director of Advancement