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Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

 Director of Leadership Philanthropy

Salary from £59,670 to £69,092 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £76,562 and potential for market supplement

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world. Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. In July 2023, we announced the appointment of incoming President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, a visionary leader and scholar who will advance with the School’s ambitious strategy, LSE 2030, taking us to new heights.

In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE 2030 goals and to help shape the world for good in the process. More than 80% of our Campaign goal has been raised so far and there is huge momentum building as we advance the public phase. 

The LSE Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) 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 Director of Leadership Philanthropy is a role in PAGE which will be responsible for leading a team of six Associate Directors, including one in the United States, to secure philanthropic support for the University’s strategic philanthropic priorities and developing lasting relationships with diverse stakeholders.

The Candidate

·       Educated to at least first degree level

·       Demonstrable fundraising experience with a successful track record in securing seven and eight figure level gifts

·       Experience of working in partnership with and staffing senior institutional leaders, faculty and professional/support services staff as part of cultivation and solicitation of seven and eight figure donors and prospects 

·       Experience of fundraising internationally

·       Understanding of and commitment to the highest standards of relationship management and donor stewardship 

·       Experience of working in a large complex organization; experience of negotiating with multiple decision-makers and stakeholders

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave 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.

Recruitment for this role is being managed by Perrett Laver. To apply for this post, please go to https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/, quoting reference 7414. 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. For queries about the role, please email Olivia Powell o.powell@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 29 July (12:00 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.