Director of Development Position Available In Pike, Alabama

Director of Development
Troy University
in Troy, AL

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Full-Time

Posted:

04/22/2025

Application Due:

Open Until Filled

Category:

Development and Fundraising Posting Number:

SF2302

P Position Type:

Professional/Salaried Department:

Institutional Development –

Troy Division:

Government and External Relations Campus:

Troy Work Status:

Full-Time (FT)

Temporary:

No Location:

Troy – T01 Job Summary The Director of Development is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals or businesses capable of giving at the $25,000+ level to the University. This position will manage a portfolio of prospective donors from all constituencies including alumni, friends and business partners of the University. This position will; identify, qualify, solicit, and steward prospective donors at the major donor level; assist with developing strategies designed to engage prospective donors in ways that will encourage their philanthropic investment in the University and its programs; develop strong relationships with all constituencies; work collaboratively with those engaged in annual giving, planned giving, and alumni engagement to secure the maximum gift from all assigned prospects/donors; assist with proposals, cultivation and solicitation materials; and represent the University when requested at development and alumni related functions.
The Director of Development is a vital part of the Office of Development and will work closely with assigned College Administrators including the Dean, AVC of Development & Alumni Engagement, the Alumni Director, and other Senior Administrators. This position will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement. Minimum Qualifications 1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field
2. Five to seven years of experience in fundraising or related fields
3. Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
4. Ability to interact with a wide variety of constituents
5. Excellent computer skills Preferred Qualifications 1. Master’s degree in a related field
2. Major Gift experience 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:

Will vary
Frequent nights and weekends required List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position n/a Does this position have supervisory responsibility?:

No Open Until Filled:

Yes Solicit References Through the System?: No 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 jobs@troy.edu.
Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
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