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Troy University
Annual Giving & Special Projects Coordinator
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Troy, Alabama
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Communications
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September 1st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Troy University is hiring an Annual Giving & Special Projects Coordinator. The role involves managing the annual giving gift pipeline, supporting appeals strategy, drafting donor communications, and organizing special fundraising and alumni engagement events to strengthen donor relations and align fundraising with academic goals.
Highlights
- Coordinate donor solicitation and stewardship cycle for annual giving.
- Develop and execute multi-channel appeals strategies including direct mail, email, crowdfunding, and digital campaigns.
- Draft and manage donor communications, acknowledgment letters, and stewardship materials.
- Plan and execute fundraising and donor engagement events including donor recognition and alumni engagement events.
- Manage event logistics such as venues, vendors, budgets, invitations, and execution.
- Collaborate with academic deans, faculty, and campus partners to connect alumni with the university’s academic mission.
- Monitor and report on annual giving metrics and recommend improvements for future initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree required; 1-3 years experience in fundraising, donor relations, events, or customer service fields.
- Strong written/verbal communication and computer skills needed.
- Position is full-time, no supervisory responsibility, requires some evening and weekend work.
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Annual Giving & Special Projects Coordinator
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number | SF2590P |
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| Position Title | Annual Giving & Special Projects Coordinator |
| Position Type | Professional/Salaried |
| Department | Annual Giving |
| Division | Chancellor's Office |
| Campus | Troy |
| Work Status | Full-Time (FT) |
| Temporary | No |
| Location | Troy - T01 |
| Job Summary | The Annual Giving & Special Projects Coordinator position supports the university’s annual giving program through donor stewardship, gift pipeline coordination, and appeals strategy, while also planning and executing special events that strengthen fundraising and donor engagement. This position plays a key role in advancing the office’s vision to enhance alumni engagement with the university, deans, and faculty, and serves as a consistent point of connection between alumni, academic leadership, and the broader campus community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ● Coordinate the annual giving gift pipeline, tracking prospects and donors through each stage of the solicitation and stewardship cycle ● Support the development and execution of annual giving appeals strategy, including direct mail, email, crowdfunding, and digital campaigns ● Draft and coordinate donor communications, acknowledgment letters, and stewardship materials ● Monitor annual giving metrics and prepare regular progress reports for office leadership ● Partner with the advancement services team to ensure accurate gift processing, data integrity, and donor records ● Plan, coordinate, and execute special events related to fundraising and donor engagement, including donor recognition events, giving day campaigns, and alumni engagement events ● Manage event logistics, including venue coordination, vendor relationships, budgets, invitations, and day-of execution ● Collaborate with academic deans, faculty, and campus partners to plan events that connect alumni with the university’s academic mission ● Evaluate event outcomes and donor engagement impact, recommending improvements for future initiatives ● Develop and maintain strong working relationships with deans, faculty, and academic departments to identify engagement and giving opportunities ● Serve as a liaison between the annual giving program and academic units to align fundraising priorities with institutional goals ● Support broader advancement office initiatives and special projects as assigned |
| Minimum Qualifications | 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field 2. Minimum of one to three years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, events, or customer services fields 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 4. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize 5. Ability to interact with a wide variety of constituents 6. Excellent computer skills |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility |
| Work Hours | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Some evenings and weekends required |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | N/A |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No |
| Posting Date | 08/31/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/48341 |
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Reference Letters
| Solicit References Through the System? | No |
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| Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference | |
| Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [email protected]. |
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- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
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- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
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Do you have a minimum of one to three years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, events, or customer services fields?
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Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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