Development Coordinator

ABOUT TEEN SUCCESS, INC.

Teen Success, Inc. empowers young women who become mothers in their teens to rise above the challenges facing them and achieve their full potential in school and as parents, so their children also thrive. We believe that education is a key factor in breaking the cycle of poverty faced by young families and that with the right support, young women who become mothers in their teens can attain success in school and in life, for themselves and for their children.

Teen motherhood is an intergenerational issue. A child of a teen mother is much more likely to be a teen parent – 70% of Teen Success, Inc. members are children of teen mothers. Alarmingly, 62% of teen mothers do not complete high school which perpetuates this cycle of intergenerational teen parenthood and poverty. In addition, 18% of teen mothers have a second child as a teen, which can further hamper their ability to finish school. High school dropouts face extremely bleak economic and social prospects. These adverse outcomes for also significantly impact their children. With our support, the young women we serve are changing this, with 93% completing high school or its equivalent and only 7% having a second child as a teen.

The mission of Teen Success, Inc. is to help underserved teen mothers and their children become educated, self-sufficient, valued members of society. As part of our intensive, research-based approach, the young women we serve participate in 18 months of one-on-one coaching and peer group learning. They focus on their educational path, develop life skills, deepen their knowledge of reproductive health, and grow their parenting skills, with a focus on early literacy for their children. By recognizing the resourcefulness and resilience of young women who become mothers in their teens, we will open the door for more young mothers and their children to achieve their full potential.

Teen Success, Inc. currently operates programs in the following regions of California: San Francisco Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley. Teen Success, Inc. is headquartered in Milpitas, California.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Coordinator will support the fundraising activities of the Teen Success, Inc. staff and Board. The primary responsibility of this position will include both fundraising activities (donor research, event support, donor communication regarding gifts and cultivation) and development administrative activities (updating and maintaining the integrity of the donor database, donor acknowledgement letters). The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of non-profit and development experience. The individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills, time-management skills, and be able to prioritize deadlines. The individual must be able to interact comfortably, respectfully and skillfully with Teen Success, Inc. staff, board members and donors. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Database entry and management
• Management of thank you note process
• Assist in planning and coordinating fundraising events
• Identify and research funder prospects
• Support and create outreach initiatives for new and existing donors
• Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns
• Support the fundraising activities of the Teen Success, Inc. Board, fund development committee, and staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Salesforce or other donor database software
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Past development/fundraising experience
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, energetic, and flexible
• Be mission-driven and passionate about the population served
• Interest in improving performance to increase impact
• Maintains a positive attitude, team player, energizes others, and has a sense of humor
• Two to three years related nonprofit work experience

For more information about Teen Success, Inc. please visit www.teensuccess.org.

To apply, please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume to hr@teensuccess.org. Be sure to include the job title Development Coordinator  in your subject line.

Teen Success, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.