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Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE)
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Salary from £54,196 to £61,833 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,295 pa inclusive of London allowance
This salary is inclusive of a £5000 market supplement.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-renowned institution for the study of the social sciences in their broadest sense, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, information systems, accounting and finance.
The School is entering an exciting period in its 125-year history. LSE 2030 will deliver a new strategic direction that will preserve and build on LSE’s status as a world leading social science university that educates brilliant minds and creates knowledge that can transform global societies for a global impact.
In November 2021, LSE publicly launched a major new philanthropy Campaign – Shaping the World – to underpin the LSE 2030 goals. Over 50% of our £350 million Campaign goal has already been raised during the leadership phase, generating huge momentum within the School and among our global network of supporters. There couldn’t be a better moment to join us.
This essential role will sit within LSE’s Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) which serves, engages and works in partnership with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, donors, global partners, organisations and the wider community to further the strategic aims of the School. These reciprocal relationships increase engagement with LSE across the world and increase philanthropic income and strategic partnerships for agreed School priorities.
The post will focus on international fundraising and the role holder will play a leading role in developing the Philanthropy team’s fundraising strategy within key international regions, providing in-country expertise to colleagues across the team. They will join a dynamic and growing team and will play an essential role by increasing income generation in support of the Campaign’s fundraising priorities.
Although this post will focus on international fundraising, we welcome applications from all candidates who have experience of building trusted relationships with multiple stakeholders, both in the UK and globally.
The Role
Successful candidates will:
- Personally solicit major gifts (c.£250k - £1m) and pledges to an agreed target, as part of the Philanthropy team’s annual income target.
· Work with the Head of Philanthropy to develop a strategy for international fundraising at the six-figure level and deliver on the International Fundraising operations plan.
· Line manage up to two Philanthropy Managers providing exceptional motivation, leadership and direction.
· Become a fundraising lead for at least one of the Campaign priorities.
The Candidate
· Educated to degree level or equivalent.
· A sustained track record of securing high five and six figure gifts.
· Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of exceeding personal KPIs and targets.
· Experience of coaching and/or line managing high performing fundraisers.
· Experience of working with and staffing senior institutional leaders as part of cultivation and solicitation of high value donor prospects.
· Excellent written and oral communications skills.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page
Should you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Aoife Jones, Head of Philanthropy on a.p.jones@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, April 16 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications