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Troy University

Donor Relations Specialist

Troy, AL · On-site

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for donor relations job in the United States is $59,962.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $70,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDonor Relations JobFundraising Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in donor engagementBachelor's degree, experience in fundraising activities
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, charitiesNonprofits, community organizations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in nonprofit sector for managing donor relationshipsUsed for planning and executing fundraising campaigns
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to donor engagementLooking into roles involved in fundraising efforts

While both roles are vital in nonprofit organizations, a Donor Relations Job primarily focuses on maintaining and strengthening relationships with donors, ensuring ongoing support. A Fundraising Coordinator, on the other hand, is more involved in planning and executing fundraising campaigns to meet financial goals. Both roles often collaborate but serve distinct functions within the nonprofit sector.

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Donor Relations Specialist

Donor Relations Specialist

Troy University

Troy, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Troy University rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
SF2557P
Position Title
Donor Relations Specialist
Position Type
Professional/Salaried
Department
Advancement Services
Division
Chancellor's Office
Campus
Troy
Work Status
Full-Time (FT)
Temporary
No
Location
Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Donor Relations Specialist position will serve as a member of the Office of Development and will play a key role in donor relations. The Donor Relations Specialist position will help implement a program with a goal of nurturing positive relationships with leadership donors. The program is composed primarily of donor relations, which includes cultivating and stewarding long-term relationships with leadership donors, as well as strategic and creative thinking around how to advance stewardship to a more sophisticated and personalized level. This individual will join a team that is committed to increasing philanthropic support of Troy University.
Responsibilities/Duties
-Manage reporting processes for endowed funds and current restricted gifts to ensure proper stewardship information is provided to donors to highlight the impact of their philanthropy on an annual basis
-Maintain lists of donor recognition societies and execute recognition processes and coordinate with the Director of Annual Giving on society fundraising efforts.
-Create recognition and feature stories to be displayed on the Development website.
-Create customized donor stewardship plans on an annual basis for top donors in each of the frontline fundraising team's portfolios
-Manage all university-wide donor giving society courtesies, impact reporting, and programmatic experiences commensurate with level of giving.
-Coordinate with each college-based Director of Development to support college-based giving societies
-Manage donor relations touch points for special project and special giving day events.
-Assist in analysis and evaluation of stewardship and donor relation programs; recommends new procedures to improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
-Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in a related field
2. Minimum of three years of related work experience
3. Experience working with budgets
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize
6. Ability to interact with a wide variety of constituents
7. Excellent computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
1. Three to five years of experience with fundraising, donor relations or customer services fields
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?
No
Work Hours
Monday thru Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility?
No
Posting Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link
https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/47861

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